Human Rights Intern – Women’s Rights & Gender Section

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is looking for a motivated intern to join the Women Human Rights and Gender Section (WHRGS) within the Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch in Geneva. The intern will support the Section’s work on promoting women’s human rights and integrating gender perspectives across OHCHR programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in analysing discriminatory laws and policies and drafting recommendations aligned with international human rights standards.
• Contribute to the production of thematic reports, statements, tools and internal guidance on women’s human rights and gender equality.
• Support the design and delivery of training sessions, capacity‑building activities and briefings for staff and partners.
• Facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, including civil‑society organisations and women human‑rights defenders.
• Help develop and maintain a network of experts and NGOs to advance the women’s human‑rights agenda.

Required profile

• Graduate or enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s level) or in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme, preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field with a focus on gender issues.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French or another UN official language is an asset.
• Ability to start on the date specified in the acceptance letter.
• No professional work experience required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Unpaid internship – interns cover their own travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses.
• Opportunity to work within a leading UN human‑rights institution and gain practical experience on gender‑related human‑rights issues.