HRW Women's Rights Internships in Kenya for Law Students

The Women’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a law student, graduate level LL.M. student, or graduate student in a relevant field with a demonstrated strong interest in international human rights, and specifically women’s rights.

Ideally, the candidate will be available part-time for six months, beginning August 2018 in the Nairobi office.

The student will intern closely with the division’s researcher and will build skills in research methodology, advocacy, and media monitoring in relation to human rights.

Internships are unpaid. Interns may be reimbursed for their lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy.

Students may be able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, interaction with other 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 institutions for requirements.


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