The Terrorism and Counterterrorism Program of Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking a qualified graduate student (JD candidate preferred) to intern in the New York office for the spring 2018 academic semester. The student will intern closely with the senior terrorism and counterterrorism researcher who investigates, analyzes, and advocates against human rights abuses related to terrorism and counterterrorism laws, policies, and practices worldwide.
The internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as the internship offers direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization; supervision by HRW staff; and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
The internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as the internship offers direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization; supervision by HRW staff; and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Areas of Responsibility:
This internship will primarily focus on United Nations Security Council mandates as well as national-level laws and policies relating to terrorism and counterterrorism in various parts of the world. Measures of particular interest pertain to the treatment of nationals of various countries who are apprehended at home or abroad after joining armed groups such as the Islamic State (also known as ISIS) or Boko Haram, including women and children. Other topics may include remedies for survivors and families of those killed in terrorism attacks, as well as emerging trends on drone strikes and other targeted killings. The intern will conduct factual and legal desk research on these topics. The intern may contribute to promoting HRW’s advocacy goals through the press and social media.
Skills/Experience:
The intern must be an enrolled student for the duration of the internship term. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with desk research experience. Relevant coursework in national security, familiarity with counterterrorism policies, and work towards a law degree are desirable. Knowledge of a second language, particularly Arabic, is desirable. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, and internet applications) are required. Experience with more advanced computer programs that can assemble graphics and compile statistics is desirable.
Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants would need to incur their own costs.
Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants would need to incur their own costs.
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Post Date:
Nov 16 2017
Active Until:
Dec 16 2017
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit