LGBT Rights Program (ECA) Intern

Students may also have opportunities to attend internal staff meetings, external lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional

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• Currently enrolled student in law, international relations, political science, or related field.
• Eligible for a "pflichtpraktikum" i.e. mandatory internship in relation to their study program.
• Background or strong interest in human rights, generally, and LGBT rights specifically, is highly preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills are highly desirable. The candidate is encouraged to submit a writing sample on human rights, or a related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, and/or Armenian is highly desirable. Any other language skills are desirable.
• Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) are required.
• Applicants should demonstrate precise attention to detail, a positive attitude, a proactive approach, and good judgment.

Applicants who are offered an internship must possess valid work authorization in Germany for the duration

the internship

Application Deadline: 2 August

Ideally, the candidate will be available 3-5 days per week (minimum 20 hours a week) beginning 1 September 2026 for three months (dates and hours are flexible), with the possibility to extend the internship a maximum of three months.

The candidate must be an enrolled student for the duration of the internship term and be eligible for a pflichtpraktikum, i.e. this should be a mandatory internship in relation to their

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Compensation: Internship compensation varies by jurisdiction based on local laws and HRW policy. Interns based in Germany will receive a gross monthly stipend of EUR 556 to help offset living expenses in accordance with HRW policy. This gross stipend will be prorated per month to account for the intern’s schedule. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships may offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic

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Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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How to Apply: Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest/cover letter, and a brief writing sample. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large number of applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email . Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

Posted Nov 02, 2026