
Human Rights Intern
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:280885Posted on:28 Jul 2026
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