Human Rights Intern
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA · Apply by January 2, 2027
About this role
Work Location Internships are available in full-time and part-time and can be conducted remote or in-person. Expected duration This is a GJO used to build a pool of qualified candidates and will be used to fill internship vacancies between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. This Internship is for a minimum of 3 months and maximum of 6 months and designed to be in person and remote. The duration and modality can be adjusted on request of the successful candidate. Duties and Responsibilities This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments with the Human Rights Treaties Branch (HRTB). As established by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/268, the Human Rights Treaties Branch supports the activities of the human rights treaty bodies. The human rights treaty bodies are committees of independent experts that monitor the implementation of the core international human rights treaties. Each State party to a treaty has an obligation to take steps to ensure that everyone in the State can enjoy the rights set out in the treaty. The treaty bodies perform a number of functions in accordance with the provisions of the treaties that established them. These might…