Internship Description:  
The Communications and Advocacy Divisions in the London office of Human Rights Watch (HRW) are looking for a full time intern to assist staff with various press and advocacy responsibilities. The responsibilities include monitoring press coverage of HRW in the UK, compiling press cuttings, distributing HRW reports, responding to inquiries for information and providing administrative support, including data entry and filing. Where possible, interns will also get the opportunity to assist other staff outside the Communications and Advocacy Divisions within the London office on various projects as the need arises.

This internship is unpaid. Daily travel (within London) and lunch costs will be covered as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Interns are required to commit to a minimum of three months up to a maximum of six months. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.K. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.  
 
Qualifications:  
Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in international human rights. Previous administrative experience is highly desirable. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.  
 
How to Apply:  
Please apply immediately by sending a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to internuk@hrw.org Please use "Communications/Advocacy Internship" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large numbers of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  
 
Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.  
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Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.  

 

 

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