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About the Role
Human Rights Watch's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Rights Program is seeking an intern for the Berlin office to support its work in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. The intern will focus on monitoring LGBT rights in ECA, conducting targeted research on law and policy in the region, and preparing written products.
Responsibilities
- Conducting various short and long-term desk research assignments on human rights law and policy in the ECA region
- Monitoring and summarizing LGBT rights developments in the ECA region
- Attending virtual and in-person conferences and events to complement ongoing research tasks
- Joining meetings and interviews with allied civil society organizations and other actors to advance research tasks and skills
- Participating in remote interviews with victims of or witnesses to human rights violations under close supervision and guidance from Human Rights Watch (HRW) staff
- Attending internal strategy meetings to shape Human Rights Watch’s research and advocacy
- Collaborating with the LGBT Rights Program to shape HRW's work on a new LGBT rights issue or national context, depending on the candidate’s background and interest
- Undertaking other related assignments as they arise
- Attending internal staff meetings, external lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights
- Networking with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees
- Applying skills acquired in school in a professional setting
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Demonstrate precise attention to detail, a positive attitude, a proactive approach, and good judgment
- Must possess valid work authorization in Germany for the duration of the internship
Skills
- Writing
- Research
- English proficiency
- Turkish proficiency
- Russian proficiency
- Ukrainian proficiency
- Georgian proficiency
- Armenian proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Internship
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Student
Education Level
- Currently enrolled student
Salary/Compensations
- EUR 556 gross monthly stipend
Benefits
- Academic credit opportunities
- Exposure to international human rights organization operations
- Close supervision by HRW staff
- Interaction with other international organizations and government officials
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.