The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking student interns for the summer 2019 semester in the Washington, D.C. office. Ideally, the interns will be available part-time from May – July 2019, with the possibility to extend. The interns will focus on projects surrounding issues in China.
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 other U.S. and 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.
- The internship will primarily focus on researching and analyzing original source data, recent legal developments and trends in China, and implications for the Belt and Road Initiative throughout the Asia region.
- The interns will build skills in conducting desk research, analyzing data, and drafting documents regarding issues in Asia.
- The interns may have opportunities to attend external meetings with staff in the Asia division.
- Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the student’s interests and abilities.
- Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
- A demonstrated strong interest in human rights, particularly in the Asia region is highly desirable.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, internet applications) and internet research skills are essential.
- Advanced level proficiency in reading and writing Mandarin is required.