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Americas Division Intern

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New York, NY, USA
Internship

The Americas Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an undergraduate student or graduate student intern for the summer of 2019 in the New York or Washington, D.C. office. Ideally, the intern will be available beginning in May or June 2019.

Internships are unpaid. However, students may be able to arrange academic credit, as Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements. 

Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Conducting desk research;
  • Monitoring current events in Latin America;
  • Identifying and understanding key issues in the Latin American region; and
  • Drafting documents.
  • Direct exposure to the workings of a large, international human rights organization;
  • Close supervision by HRW staff to provide feedback and support;
  • Interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials;
  • Access to HRW materials and publications;
  • Attending select in-house events such as a speaker series events, and other events organized within the organization, particularly for interns;
  • Opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights; and
  • Academic credit (students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements).
Educational Background: 
Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate/graduate program for the duration of the internship term.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Students in law school or other highly relevant graduate programs, preferably from professional schools, and individuals with journalism experience in Latin America are strongly encouraged to apply;
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable;
  • Commitment to public service, and a strong interest in international human rights and current affairs in Latin America are highly preferred;
  • Fluency or high level of proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese is essential;
  • Familiarity with the region and relevant coursework are highly desirable; and
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential.
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Human Rights Watch

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$100-500M
Founded: 
1976
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Post Date: 
Mar 11 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 11 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Human Rights Watch
industry: 
Nonprofit