This internship offers a unique opportunity to view the United Nations human rights system at work in New York. It provides hands-on experience working for an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) as well as the opportunity to contribute to our work supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, building and leading human rights coalitions, and responding to significant and systemic human rights concerns. For more information, consult our website https://ishr.ch/.
Key tasks
- Providing support to programme staff in the implementation of project activities, across ISHR’s strategic programme areas including improving civil society engagement at the UN, addressing reprisals, as well as other projects seeking to enhance protection for human rights defenders;
- Contributing to ISHR’s outreach and communications, including regular online publications;
- Monitoring and reporting on UN human rights meetings, including the ECOSOC’s Committee on NGOs and General Assembly’s Third Committee;
- Approximately 15-20% of the work will be administrative in nature, including assisting with the organisation and preparation of events, training and meetings.
Internship modalities
The internship will be in person, in ISHR’s New York Office and will start on 11 January 2027. It is a 6-months full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with no possibility of extension.
Internships will be compensated with:
- a stipend of USD700/month.
- 25 annual vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated based on start/departure date (12,5 days for six months)
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, a CV (no profile picture please) and a writing sample here. In their cover letter, candidates should demonstrate their commitment to human rights and social change.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026 (midnight, NYC time). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
https://reliefweb.int/job/4235592/full-time-programme-internship-new-york
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