Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies of influential governments and international institutions.
HRW's Women's Rights Division ("WRD") was established in 1990 to monitor state sponsored or state tolerated violence against women and sex discrimination in all regions of the world. Much of its work consists of gathering detailed information on abuses against women and publishing reports that are as reliable, comprehensive and timely as possible, so as to effect change in repressive practices. The work of the division seeks to expand the scope of human rights work to address abuses against women that traditionally have been overlooked.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
The Women's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch is seeking a fall intern. The intern's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting with general administrative and clerical tasks; responding to information requests; performing news searches; helping maintain electronic files and databases; completing short research projects; and assisting with report production.
Undergraduate internships are primarily administrative and clerical in nature, but other projects can be assigned as they arise and match the student's interests and abilities, including research, drafting documents, translating, and helping researchers prepare for missions.
Internships are generally unpaid, although work-study funds are available. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently. Ideal candidates will possess a strong interest in international human rights, and more specifically have a dedicated commitment to women's rights. Relevant coursework is highly desirable, and knowledge of foreign languages is a plus. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply immediately by emailing in one document a letter of interest, resume, two names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to Erin Mahoney at mahonee@hrw.org. Please use "WRD Internship Application" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Position open until filled.