Development & Outreach Department and Advocacy Department Intern
Development & Outreach Department and Advocacy Department Intern
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an intern for the Stockholm office, assisting mainly the Development & Outreach Department, but also and Advocacy Department. The internship is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be for 20 weeks, starting in mid-January 2027. The internship is unpaid, and interns must be enrolled university students for the full duration of the internship.
This internship suits those who are interested in developing their experience within a global human rights organization, within a national country office. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities related to human rights and learn how the organization operates through communication, advocacy, fundraising, outreach and events. HRW interns have unique opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, and network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, you will be able to use the skills and knowledge you have acquired during your studies and apply them in a professional environment. HRW’s Stockholm team sits at Norrsken House, located in central Stockholm.
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