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Advocacy Department and Development & Outreach Department Intern

LocationStockholm, Sweden

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted1w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an unpaid internship in Stockholm, Sweden, for 20 weeks starting in mid-January 2027, assisting the Advocacy and Development & Outreach Departments.

Role: Advocacy Department and Development & Outreach Department Intern
Organization: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Compensation: Unpaid
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an intern for the Stockholm office, assisting mainly the Advocacy Department, but also the Development & Outreach Department. The internship is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be for 20 weeks, starting in mid-January 2027.

What you'll do

Monitoring global developments and assisting in preparing relevant materials to support HRW’s advocacy work
Contributing in planning, organizing, and evaluating events
Participating in briefings with decision-makers and other key stakeholders
Supporting the fundraising team by researching potential sources of income
Assisting in spreading HRW's research and recommendations by creating targeted communications
Participating in developing content for HRW Sweden’s digital channels

What it takes

Coursework in a relevant area such as communications, media, political science, law or human rights
Experience with collaborating within a team
Good knowledge of MS Office programs, Word and Excel
A demonstrated interest in human rights, communication, social media, and/or fundraising
Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Swedish and English

What you'll bring

Excellent time management skillsDetail-orientedCreativeWell-organizedCuriousFlexible

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in Stockholm, Sweden, at HRW's office at Norrsken House.

Is the internship paid?

The internship is unpaid.

What are the key responsibilities?

Key responsibilities include monitoring global developments, planning and organizing events, participating in briefings, supporting fundraising, and developing content for HRW’s digital channels.

What qualifications are required?

Qualifications include coursework in relevant fields, experience with team collaboration, knowledge of MS Office, and excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.

How do I apply?

Applicants should apply through the provided link, indicating they saw the position on Globaljobs.org.

How to apply

Apply directly on Human Rights Watch (HRW)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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