Internships at the International Relations Unit (IRU)

ACHRS offers the opportunity for final-year university students, Master’s and PhD candidates, or young professionals to gain hands-on experience through internships within its International Relations Unit (IRU). This internship is designed for individuals who demonstrate a clear interest in human rights and international advocacy.

Interns will be responsible for tasks such as drafting human rights reports and research papers, preparing calls for input and submissions to UN mechanisms, in line with ACHRS’s six core priorities: the Right to Life, the Right to Think, the Right to Speak, the Right to Participate, Women’s Rights, and the Right to Social Protection.

Interns must have Excellent English writing and communication skills. A background in human rights, law, international relations, political science, sociology, or Middle Eastern studies is required.

The minimum duration of the internship is four months. It is unpaid, and interns are responsible for covering their expenses. Start and end dates are flexible.

To apply, complete the Internship Application Form, send a copy of your CV, and a relevant English writing sample to ir@achrs.org. Your writing sample could be from your studies or former work, but it must be written solely by you, the applicant. It should be on a topic relevant to the internship focus.