Human Rights Intern: Support to the Global Human Rights Programme
Quick answer
United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism is seeking an unpaid, full-time Human Rights Intern in New York for 3-6 months, starting in September 2026, to support the Global Human Rights Programme.
- Role
- Human Rights Intern: Support to the Global Human Rights Programme
- Organization
- United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism
- Location
- Remote and/or in person New York
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
Support to the Global Human Rights Programme in the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism, working on tasks such as drafting, editing, and preparing background documents, conducting research, and assisting in organizing events.
What you'll do
- Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing background documents
- Take notes at relevant meetings and prepare meeting reports and summaries
- Conduct research and analysis on human rights and rule of law
- Provide support in organizing meetings, conferences, and side events
- Assist in preparing training and learning events and other capacity building initiatives
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- Knowledge of human rights and the rule of law issues in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism
- Experience in undertaking research, drafting background notes and reports
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be remote or in person in New York.
What is the compensation?
The internship is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate or first university degree, and have knowledge of human rights and the rule of law issues in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism.
How do I apply?
Apply by submitting an online application, including a motivational statement, personal history profile, and proof of eligibility for the internship.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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