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Human Rights Intern

OVRANew York, United States
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:280885Posted on:28 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate through legal and human-rights research, briefing and drafting, meeting coordination and outreach, helping keep the rights and dignity of victims central to the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse.

Department: Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Another UN language

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Salary

Unpaid internship

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal and human-rights research
  • Draft briefing notes, talking points and speeches
  • Prepare meeting records and track follow-up
  • Support public information and outreach activities
  • Assist work that centres victims’ rights and dignity

Requirements

  • Current enrolment in a graduate programme or final bachelor’s year, or recent graduation from a qualifying degree
  • Fluency in English

Skills

Human Rights ResearchLegal ResearchPolicy DraftingBriefing PreparationMeeting CoordinationPublic InformationOutreachAnalytical Writing

Additional info

  • Full-time in-person internship lasting three to six months
  • Internship is unpaid; interns cover travel, visa, accommodation and living costs