Human Rights (Right to Development) Internship

Posted on August 9, 2026
Geneva
Posted on August 9, 2026

About this role

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is located in the Right to Development Section (RTDS) of the Development and Economic and Social Issues Branch (DESIB), of Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and the Right to Development Division (TESPRDD) of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The Intern reports to a Human Rights Officer. The Intern will support the Human Rights Officer in the implementation of the mandate of the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner on the realization of the right to development.

Tasks may be But limited to:

  • Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics related to the right to development of e.g., international cooperation and solidarity, economics and the infrastructure including:
  • The internship was.

Qualifications/Additional skills

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional working experience. For the qualification closely related to the type of realiz is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Programme. Do you meet any of the above? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an email certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the official and working languages of the UN secretariety. Fluency in spoken and English is required for the internship. In fringe and, knowledge of an accepted official UN French is advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish official official official.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and use of Travel, Visa, Accommodation and living are the responsibility of interns or organizations. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the course is completed about the appropriate live visa and no obligation. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa situation visa Requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

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