Internship Description:
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) division at Human Rights Watch seeks an intern proficient in Arabic to assist with press monitoring and other research for reporting and advocacy on human rights violations in the MENA region.
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Internships are generally unpaid, although work-study funds are available. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S. 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 institution for requirements.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable. Interest in human rights and MENA is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of the Arabic language is essential for this internship. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required. A commitment of at least three days per week is requested, although a more significant time commitment is preferred.
How to Apply:
Please apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to halberr@hrw.org. Please use “MENA Arabic Internship Application” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (MENA Arabic Internship Application)
350 Fifth Ave, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118
Fax: 212-736-1300
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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.
