Human Rights Intern

Human Rights Intern (HRI):
During the 53rd UN Human Rights Council Session

From 19.06.2023 to 14.07.2023 in Geneva.

Human rights interns address and attempt to stop violations of human rights around the world. They gather information regarding human rights violations and coordinate efforts to intervene if necessary.

Essential information:
A human rights intern (HRI) monitors, reports on and attempts to redress violations of the civil, social, cultural and political rights basic to humankind, as initially defined by the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The job can involve gathering information on human rights violations, meetings with UN mandate holders, special procedures, civil society delegations, visiting victims, interacting with government leaders/ Representatives, media and attending UNHRC’s 53rd live session 2023.

**Job Description**:
Human rights interns work, to a large extent, for the United Nations Human Rights Council Geneva, Switzerland. HRIs receive and investigate complaints of human rights, for such abuses as discrimination of minorities or women, unjust imprisonment, violence against women and children, and religious intolerance.

GID strives to fuse human rights, education and research to on-the-ground action by connecting students with experts through internships at top humanitarian and human rights organisations, academic conferences and media interactions.

Requirements Education;
Undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctorate and law student applicants from all fields are encouraged to apply.

Other Requirements;
Foreign language proficiency, experience in human rights issues.

**Job Type**: Internship
Contract length: 4 weeks

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, GE: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Deadline: 10/05/2023