Disability Rights Division Intern at Human Rights Watch

The internship will primarily focus on: 

•  Conducting background desk research on a range of disability rights issues, including violence against people with disabilities, prisoners with disabilities, access to education, involuntary detention, and people with disabilities in humanitarian emergencies;
•  Drafting advocacy documents such as press releases, letters, op-eds, and submissions to the United Nations;
•  Participating in EU meetings and meetings with disability experts, as the opportunity arises; and
•  Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the intern's interests and abilities.

Students may also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, 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.

Qualifications:

•  Applicants enrolled in a graduate-level academic program for the duration of the internship are highly preferred. 
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required;
•  Fluency in another language is desirable;
•  Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable candidates are desirable;
•  Previous desk research experience with an understanding of, and a strong interest in international human rights is preferred;
•  Interest and/or experience in the disability rights field is desirable;
•  Relevant coursework in disability rights, human rights, law, and/or policy is a plus; and
•  Internet research and computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required. 
•  Students are strongly encouraged to secure external funding through grants or scholarships, such as the Erasmus+ program or other similar programs;