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Women's Rights Division Intern

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New York, NY, USA
Internship

The Women’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student intern in a relevant field with demonstrated interest in international human rights with an emphasis on women’s rights for the fall 2018/spring 2019 semesters in the New York Office. Ideally, the intern will be available to start immediately for a period of three months. The intern will be supervised by the division’s researcher who covers the Americas.

The internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, interaction with other US and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, 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 involve legal desk research, literature reviews, and media monitoring of women’s rights issues in the Americas to develop advocacy materials to protect the rights of women.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable.
  • The ideal candidate would have demonstrated research experience and a strong interest in women’s rights.
  • Relevant coursework is highly desirable.  
  • Applicants should be available to intern from the New York office for a period of at least 10 weeks, for a minimum of 12 hours a week, though more hours can be arranged.
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.
  • The intern must be a student for the duration of the internship term. 
  • Fluency in Spanish is required. Background in social science methodologies, statistics, or public health is a plus.
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Human Rights Watch

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Post Date: 
Nov 9 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Human Rights Watch
industry: 
Nonprofit