International Human Rights Internships: The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is established in supporting and facilitating the work of human rights defenders with the United Nations system and regional human rights systems.

It works at national, regional and international levels.

Internships with International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) offer unique opportunities for human rights activists to observe and learn about both the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

The principal focus of the internships will be learning about the workings of the international human rights system.

Geneva is the hub of international human rights activity and the focus of much activity by governments, and national and regional human rights organisations.

Length of internships

Internships are offered for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months.

It strongly favours applications from those who are willing to commit to a longer internship.

Applications should be forwarded at least three months in advance of the anticipated start date in order to ensure work permit and visa.

Applications for internships are accepted all year round unless otherwise stated.

Application process

Applicants should submit an Application Form and CV (with two references) with a clear indication to which programme they would like to apply.

For more information and application see; International Human Rights Internships

Join International Human Rights Internships

International Human Rights Internships: The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is established in supporting and facilitating the work of human rights defenders with the United Nations system and regional human rights systems.

It works at national, regional and international levels.

Internships with International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) offer unique opportunities for human rights activists to observe and learn about both the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

The principal focus of the internships will be learning about the workings of the international human rights system.

Geneva is the hub of international human rights activity and the focus of much activity by governments, and national and regional human rights organisations.

Length of internships

Internships are offered for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months.

It strongly favours applications from those who are willing to commit to a longer internship.

Applications should be forwarded at least three months in advance of the anticipated start date in order to ensure work permit and visa.

Applications for internships are accepted all year round unless otherwise stated.

Application process

Applicants should submit an Application Form and CV (with two references) with a clear indication to which programme they would like to apply.

For more information and application see; International Human Rights Internships

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TWN-Africa maintains a limited internship program open to all interested peoples but particularly targetted at young intellectuals and activists who are nationals of developing countries, especially African.

To be eligible:

• student candidates must have completed the first 2 years of study in a tertiary institution.
• Non- student candidates must show relevance of internship for their current or future work or study, prior involvement and proven interest in TWN-Africa?s issues and agenda.
• Prospective interns must be able to work in the English Language.
• Prospective interns must be computer literate.

Terms:

• The internship program is offered between April and October each year and may last between 4 and 12 weeks.
• Student interns from developing countries may receive a monthly allowance and enjoy limited medical support.
• Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.
• All placements are located in Accra, Ghana.

Candidates who wish to intern in a particular year are encouraged to submit their applications by end of February in the year in which they intend to undertake their internship.

Applications must include:

• Educational background.
• Skills, achievements and work or involvement in activities especially related to or relevant to TWN-Africa’s work.
• What motivates the interest in interning with TWN-Africa and preferred area of work.

Decisions on applications for each year will generally be finalized in the first quarter of the year and successful candidates notified by the end of March.

For more information and application, see: TWN Africa Internship Program – Internship job – College Internship opportunity

TWN Africa Internship Program in Africa

TWN-Africa maintains a limited internship program open to all interested peoples but particularly targetted at young intellectuals and activists who are nationals of developing countries, especially African.

To be eligible:

• student candidates must have completed the first 2 years of study in a tertiary institution.
• Non- student candidates must show relevance of internship for their current or future work or study, prior involvement and proven interest in TWN-Africa?s issues and agenda.
• Prospective interns must be able to work in the English Language.
• Prospective interns must be computer literate.

Terms:

• The internship program is offered between April and October each year and may last between 4 and 12 weeks.
• Student interns from developing countries may receive a monthly allowance and enjoy limited medical support.
• Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.
• All placements are located in Accra, Ghana.

Candidates who wish to intern in a particular year are encouraged to submit their applications by end of February in the year in which they intend to undertake their internship.

Applications must include:

• Educational background.
• Skills, achievements and work or involvement in activities especially related to or relevant to TWN-Africa’s work.
• What motivates the interest in interning with TWN-Africa and preferred area of work.

Decisions on applications for each year will generally be finalized in the first quarter of the year and successful candidates notified by the end of March.

For more information and application, see: TWN Africa Internship Program – Internship job – College Internship opportunity

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International Law Institute Internships: Since its inception, ILI-ACLE has been committed to providing internships to students interested in international trade and development issues in the sub-Saharan region.

The aim is to expose foreign law students to the Ugandan legal system, and to stimulate interaction between Ugandan law students and students from abroad.

Interns are involved fully in the workings of the Centre, and are encouraged to formulate independent projects concerning legal capacity building in developing nations and international commercial law.

The internship is unpaid but the Institute provides assistance in locating housing.

Applicants must currently be enrolled in law school.

Students interested in interning at ILI-ACLE should contact the Executive Director, Swithin Munyantwali at ILI-ACLE, with a resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Contact: International Law Institute, African Centre for Legal Excellence, Plot 50, Windsor Cresent, Kololo, P.O. Box 23933, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: 256 414 347523. Fax: 256 414 347522. E-mail: administrator [at] ili.or.ug

For more information and internship applications, see; International Law Institute Internships

International Law Institute Internships: Since its inception, ILI-ACLE has been committed to providing internships to students interested in international trade and development issues in the sub-Saharan region.

The aim is to expose foreign law students to the Ugandan legal system, and to stimulate interaction between Ugandan law students and students from abroad.

Interns are involved fully in the workings of the Centre, and are encouraged to formulate independent projects concerning legal capacity building in developing nations and international commercial law.

The internship is unpaid but the Institute provides assistance in locating housing.

Applicants must currently be enrolled in law school.

Students interested in interning at ILI-ACLE should contact the Executive Director, Swithin Munyantwali at ILI-ACLE, with a resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Contact: International Law Institute, African Centre for Legal Excellence, Plot 50, Windsor Cresent, Kololo, P.O. Box 23933, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: 256 414 347523. Fax: 256 414 347522. E-mail: administrator [at] ili.or.ug

For more information and internship applications, see; International Law Institute Internships

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IHS Journalism Internship: Sharpen your journalism skills during a paid internship in print, broadcast, or investigative journalism during the fall, spring or summer.

The Institute for Humane Studies Journalism Internship Program offers internships at newspapers, major media networks and state-based policy organizations.

Past interns have worked at 20/20, the Orange County Register, CNN, Fox News, and many other companies and organizations.

Institute for Humane Studies is looking for skilled writers passionate about liberty and who support individual rights and free markets. Previous experience is a plus but not required.

It encourages students from all disciplines, including political science and economics, to apply.

Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors are eligible.

As part of the internship program, you’ll attend a weeklong, summer journalism workshop during the summer.

You’ll receive career advice from experienced journalists, learn economic tools for understanding political and economic issues, and explore the foundations of a free press.

Institute for Humane Studies provides travel assistance to the workshop.

During your internship, an IHS staff member, with years of journalism experience, will check in with you to provide tips on how to make the most of your internship.

A Comprehensive Program

• Eight-week internship with a $3,200 stipend and a travel allowance
• Participation in our weeklong, summer workshop, Journalism & the Free Society, including travel assistance
• Mentoring from IHS program staff.

Deadline: Internship applications accepted all year round

For more information, see: IHS Journalism Internship Website

Opportunity calls at IHS Journalism Internship

IHS Journalism Internship: Sharpen your journalism skills during a paid internship in print, broadcast, or investigative journalism during the fall, spring or summer.

The Institute for Humane Studies Journalism Internship Program offers internships at newspapers, major media networks and state-based policy organizations.

Past interns have worked at 20/20, the Orange County Register, CNN, Fox News, and many other companies and organizations.

Institute for Humane Studies is looking for skilled writers passionate about liberty and who support individual rights and free markets. Previous experience is a plus but not required.

It encourages students from all disciplines, including political science and economics, to apply.

Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors are eligible.

As part of the internship program, you’ll attend a weeklong, summer journalism workshop during the summer.

You’ll receive career advice from experienced journalists, learn economic tools for understanding political and economic issues, and explore the foundations of a free press.

Institute for Humane Studies provides travel assistance to the workshop.

During your internship, an IHS staff member, with years of journalism experience, will check in with you to provide tips on how to make the most of your internship.

A Comprehensive Program

• Eight-week internship with a $3,200 stipend and a travel allowance
• Participation in our weeklong, summer workshop, Journalism & the Free Society, including travel assistance
• Mentoring from IHS program staff.

Deadline: Internship applications accepted all year round

For more information, see: IHS Journalism Internship Website

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