Disability Rights Division Intern
The Disability 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
interest in disability and/or international human rights to intern part-time in
the Nairobi office. Ideally, the candidate will be available January 2024
through May 2024, with flexible hours.
Responsibilities:
Conducting background desk
research on a range of disability rights issues, including shackling in Ghana
and Nigeria, and support for people with disabilities to live in the community;
Monitoring media,
reviewing laws and policies, and conducting desk research on disability, and
human rights violations in a variety of countries;
Interning closely with
Disability Rights Division staff;
Drafting documents
including, but not limited to advocacy letters and background material for
reports and other publications; and
Other projects may be
assigned as they arise and match the intern’s interests and abilities.
Students may also have
opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and events relating to human
rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees.
As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in
a professional setting.
Qualifications:
Proficient oral and
written communication skills in English;
Well-organized,
self-motivated, and reliable candidate;
Previous desk research
experience;
Interest and/or experience
in disability and/or international human rights;
Coursework in disability
rights, human rights, law, and/or policy; and
Internet research and
computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, internet applications).
Applicants who are offered an
internship must possess valid work authorization in Kenya for the duration of
the internship.
How To Apply
Application Deadline: 27
November 2023
