GHRD

Intern: Editorial Department

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:

Proofreading English language content prepared by topic experts, for online and offline channels

Correcting and adjusting texts where needed

Giving suggestions on ways to improve language content

Monitoring human rights legislation and its developments Your qualifications:

You have a degree, or are currently pursuing a degree with a good academic record in a relevant field to this work (International Relations, International Affairs, Law, Journalism, etc.);

C2 or native level English;

Experience in Journalism or other editorial experience is an advantage;

Ability to work under tight deadlines;

Knowledgeable and passionate about human rights;

Attentive to details and diligent;

Excellent writing, researching, and communication skills; Our offer:

A meaningful and educational internship of 20-25 hours per week;

Multicultural working environment and impactful work;

Possibility to attend events, demonstrations, and build a solid network;

Possibility to work remotely (until further notice on COVID-19) and with flexible hours

The internship consists of a minimum period of 6 months – to begin at a mutually agreed time with your supervisor

Disclaimer: this is an unpaid internship position

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:

Conducting research on the jurisprudence of Human Rights tribunals and courts.

Monitoring human rights legislation

Writing articles and reports

Conducting interviews with Human Rights/International Law professionals Necessary qualifications:

You have a degree in law and/or international relations with a good academic record in a relevant field to this work.

You are fluent in English. Knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Portuguese is an asset.

You have excellent writing, research and communication skills.

Interest and/or knowledge of international human rights law/ Public International Law is a plus.

You are flexible and adaptable.

You are driven and highly motivated.

Previous experience is not required, but is a plus. Our Offer:

A certificate as proof of your work and/or a recommendation letter.

An exciting and educational internship of 20 hours per week.

Possibility to work remotely and on a flexible schedule.

Multi-cultural environment and impactful work.

Possibility to attend events, demonstrations and build a solid network.

The internship is being offered for a minimum period of 3 months beginning on a mutually agreed date.

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:

Conducting (legal) research in human rights areas;

Write daily news article, research articles, and reports, and;

Monitor human rights legislation and its developments;

Speak with activists, victims, and survivors on the ground.

Your qualifications:

You have a degree, or are currently pursuing a degree with a good academic record in a relevant field to this work;

You are fluent in English;

You have excellent writing, researching and communication skills;

You have a great team working spirit;

You have a solid knowledge of international human rights law;

You are flexible, creative and adaptable;

You are driven and highly motivated;

You are attending to details and diligent, and

You have a deep passion for human rights, researching, and writing;

Previous experience is not required but can be considered as an important asset.

What we offer you:

A meaningful and educational internship of 20-25 hours per week;

Multi-cultural working environment and impactful work;

Possibility to attend events, demonstrations, and build a solid network;

Possibility to work remotely and with flexible hours, and;

The internship consists of a minimum period of 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 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.

You will be part of a team assigned to a supervisor, and your role can include the following tasks:

Face to Face fundraising and Networking

Researching new crowdfunding and marketing strategies

Writing grant applications

Conducting meetings with potential sponsors and partners for GHRD

Necessary qualifications:

You have a university degree with a good academic record in a relevant field to this work

You have knowledge of fundraising mechanisms and techniques.

You are fluent in English and or Dutch.

You have excellent writing, research and communication skills.

You are flexible and adaptable.

You are driven and highly motivated.

Our Offer:

A certificate as proof of your work and/or a recommendation letter.

An exciting and educational internship of 20 hours a week.

Possibility to work on a flexible schedule.

Multi-cultural environment and impactful work.

Possibility to attend events, demonstrations and build a solid network and visit international institutions (e.g.: The E.U. Parliament or U.N. Geneva Headquarters)

The internship is being offered for a minimum period of 3 months beginning on a mutually agreed date.

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:

Conducting (legal) research on human rights issues in these areas;

Write daily news article, research articles, and reports, and;

Monitor human rights legislation and its developments;

Conduct interviews with activists, victims, and survivors on the ground.

Your qualifications:

You have a degree, or are currently pursuing a degree with a good academic record in a relevant field to this work;

You are fluent in English;

You have excellent writing, researching and communication skills;

You have a great team working spirit;

You have a solid knowledge of international human rights law;

You are flexible, creative and adaptable;

You are driven and highly motivated;

You have a deep passion for human rights, researching, and writing;

Previous experience is not required but can be considered as an important asset.

What we offer you:

A meaningful and educational internship of 20-25 hours per week;

Multi-cultural working environment and impactful work;

Possibility to attend events, demonstrations, and build a solid network;

Possibility to work remotely and with flexible hours, and;

The internship lasts for a minimum period of 6 months – to begin as soon as possible.

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:

Have completed a Bachelor's degree with a good academic record in a relevant field,

Be fluent in English,

Have excellent research and drafting skills,

Have solid knowledge of international human rights law,

Be highly motivated and diligent,

Have a deep passion for human rights.

What we offer you:

A meaningful and educational part-time internship of 15-20 hours/week,

The exposure of having your research published through an international NGO,

Multi-cultural work environment and impactful work,

Possibility to attend events and build a solid network,

Possibility to work remotely with flexible hours.

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:

Conducting (legal) research on human rights and women’s rights areas;

Write daily news, research articles, and reports;

Monitoring women’s human rights legislation and its developments;

Conducting interviews;

Participating in the organisation of various projects such as workshops and conferences;

Your qualifications:

You have a degree, or are currently pursuing a degree with a good academic record in a relevant field to this work;

You are fluent in English. Knowledge of another language is an asset;

You have excellent writing, researching and communication skills;

You have a solid knowledge of international human rights law;

You are flexible, creative and adaptable;

You are driven and highly motivated;

You are attending to details and diligent;

You have a deep passion for human rights, women’s rights, researching, and writing;

Previous experience is not required but can be considered as an important asset.

What we offer you:

A meaningful and educational of 20-25 hours per week;

Multi-cultural working environment and impactful work;

Possibility to attend events, demonstrations, and build a solid network;

Possibility to work remotely and with flexible hours, and;

The internship consists of a minimum period of 3 months – to begin at a mutually agreed time with your supervisor.

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.

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