1) GHRD is looking for INTERNS to join the EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT!
Global Human Rights Defence is looking for interns to join the team of Editors, whose work is focused on proofreading, reviewing, and editing the Organisation’s official documents. As an intern at Global Human Rights Defence, you will contribute to the advancement and protection of human rights. Your work is primarily focused on reviewing papers on human rights violations against vulnerable peoples and minorities in all areas of the globe covered by GHRD, including religious minorities, women, children, and the LGBTQ+ community. At GHRD, you have the opportunity of experiencing an eventful, educational, and exciting internship, from which you will actually enhance your knowledge of all things related to human rights on a global level. Our job is to advocate for the rights of those who cannot advocate for themselves. As an intern for the Editorial Department, you will be part of a diverse team and work under a supervisor. Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter under an email entitled “Editorial Internship Position” to
approval@ghrd.org indicating your suitability for the internship. GHRD is an equal opportunity employer
and encourages all candidates to apply. Should you have any questions about the position, please send
an email to info@ghrd.org
2) GHRD is looking for 2 interns to join our team of researchers focused on International Justice and Human Rights.
Global Human Rights Defence is an UN ECOSOC NGO based in the Hague which is focused on actively promoting and protecting human rights of minorities and marginalized groups in order to enhance their socio-economic status. Through our new TV channel, GHRTV, we hope to make this a reality. As an intern, you will contribute to the advancement and protection of human rights. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting decisions of International tribunals related to Human Rights topics in order to acquaint people with a non-legal background on the impact of these rulings on their lives. You will be part of a team assigned to a supervisor, and your role can include the following tasks:
At GHRD you won’t just make coffee. You are given actual responsibilities from the beginning. As part of your job, you will create a positive social impact.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and Cover Letter with the subject “International Justice Team Internship Application” to joao@ghrd.org . Please also contact this email address if you have any questions. The deadline for the applications is 23:59 CET 10th of February 2023. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note this internship is unpaid.
3) GHRD is looking for INTERNS TO JOIN THE TEAM PAKISTAN
Global Human Rights Defence is looking for interns to join the team of human rights researchers whose work is focused on the geographical area of Pakistan. As an intern at GHRD, you will contribute to the advancement and protection of human rights. Your work is primarily focused on the human rights violations against minorities or marginalized groups in Pakistan. Think for instance about religious minorities, especially Hindus and Christians, but also about women and children and the LGBTQIA+ community. On a monthly basis, you will monitor, advocate and report on the human rights violations that have occurred in Pakistan against these groups. As an intern for team Pakistan, you will be part of a diverse team and work under a supervisor.
Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Your qualifications:
What we offer you:
At GHRD you have the opportunity to have an eventful, educational and exciting internship, from which you will actually enhance your knowledge of all things human rights on a more global level. Part of your job is to advocate the rights of those who cannot advocate themselves.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter of why you are the best candidate for the internship with the subject "Team Pakistan Internship" to chen@ghrd.org.
4) GHRD is looking for interns to join our fundraising team.
Global Human Rights Defence is an UN ECOSOC NGO based in the Hague which is focused on actively promoting and protecting human rights of minorities and marginalized groups in order to enhance their socio-economic status. Through our new TV channel, GHRTV, we hope to make this a reality. As an intern, you will contribute to the advancement of our fundraising strategies. You will be helping the fundraising team in developing, improving and executing fundraising ideas.
You will be part of a team assigned to a supervisor, and your role can include the following tasks:
Necessary qualifications:
Our Offer:
At GHRD you won’t just make coffee and photocopies. You are given actual responsibilities from the beginning. As part of your job, you will create a positive social impact.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and Cover Letter with the subject "Fundraising Team Application" to kavita@ghrd.org. Please also contact this email address if you have any questions. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note this internship is unpaid.
5) GHRD is looking for INTERNS TO JOIN THE EAST ASIA AND SOUTH ASIA TEAM.
Global Human Rights Defence is looking for several interns to join a team of human rights researchers whose work is focused on the geographical areas of China, Japan, and North and South Korea, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Nepal. As an intern at GHRD, you will contribute to the advancement and protection of human rights. Your work will primarily be focused on the human rights violations against minorities or marginalized groups in these areas. On a monthly basis, you will monitor, advocate and report on the civil, political, linguistic, and other human rights violations that occur in East and South Asia on a daily basis.
Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Your qualifications:
What we offer you:
At GHRD you have the opportunity to have an eventful, educational and exciting internship, from which you will actually enhance your knowledge of all things human rights on a more global level. Part of your job is to advocate the rights of those who cannot advocate themselves.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter of why you are the best candidate for the internship with the subject "Internship Application" to mandakini@ghrd.org. The deadline to apply would be the 26th of March 2023. Interviews will be held in the week commencing the 3rd of April 2023.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to pay our interns at this moment.
6) GHRD is looking for INTERNS TO JOIN TEAM MIDDLE EAST .
Global Human Rights Defence is looking for interns to join the team of human rights researchers whose work focuses on the following countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Turkey and Afghanistan.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a very diverse team of experts and gain extensive research experience in international human rights law.
As an intern at GHRD, you will contribute to the advancement and protection of human rights, primarily focusing on human rights violations against minorities or marginalized groups in the countries you have been assigned.
As an intern with Team Middle East, you will:
Closely monitor human rights developments in the countries you have been assigned, conduct (legal) research on said issues and author daily news articles, subject-specific research articles and monthly and yearly country reports.
As a minimum you must:
What we offer you:
The internship consists of a minimum period of 6 months – to begin at a mutually agreed time with your supervisor
How to apply:
Please send your CV, a cover letter and a brief writing sample in English (can be a blogpost, article or academic essay you have authored) with the subject "GHRD Internship" to the following email address: kivilcim@ghrd.org.
7) GHRD is looking for interns to join the team of women's rights researchers .
Global Human Rights Defence is looking for interns to join the team of women's rights
researchers whose work is focused on a wide range of long-standing issues related to gender
inequality. As an intern at GHRD, you will contribute to the advancement and protection of
women's human rights and advocate for women's rights globally. Therefore, each month you
will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on women's human rights violations and
developments that have occurred. The aim is to raise awareness and draw attention to
universal, as well as national and regional women's rights issues, while analysing, researching
and addressing violations on the basis of laws and conventions.
With the Women's Rights team, issues that will be covered and tackled include, but are not
limited to, gender-based violence, femicide, harassment in the workplace, the gender wage
gap, lack of access to education, systematic attacks on sexual and reproductive rights, the
socio-economic and legal issues of refugee women and girls, the under-representation of
women in a wide range of sectors, from politics to sports, and many more
As an intern for Women’s Rights Team, you will be part of a team assigned to a supervisor,
and your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Your qualifications:
What we offer you:
At GHRD you have the opportunity to have an eventful, educational and exciting internship, from which you will actually enhance your knowledge of all things women’s rights on a more global level.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter to i.igdir@ghrd.org. with the
subject "Women's Team Internship"
8) GHRD is looking for interns to join the organization’s United Nations Team .
Currently enrolled in or having a degree in international law/ international relations or any degree related to international organizations.
Conducting legal research and analysis
Monitoring the latest UN activities
Excellent writing, research and communication skills
Previous internships or any other experience in this field is preferred.
Fluent in English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
Possibility to work remotely and on a flexible schedule.
Multi-cultural environment and impactful work
Possibility to attend events, demonstrations and build a network.
Internship period of minimum 6 months- to begin as soon as possible.
At GHRD you have the opportunity to have an eventful, educational and exciting internship, from which you will actually enhance your knowledge of all things women’s rights on a more global level.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter with the subject "Internship Application" to unghrd2005@gmail.com. The deadline to apply would be the 15th of April 2023.
Please note:
Unfortunately, we are unable to pay our interns at this moment.