Intern – Anti‑Racial Discrimination Section

About the role

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is seeking an intern for its Anti‑Racial Discrimination Section (ARDS) within the Equality and Non‑discrimination Branch. The role offers exposure to UN human‑rights work, focusing on combating racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

Key responsibilities

• Support capacity‑building and promotion activities on racial discrimination, hate speech and systemic racism.
• Conduct research and provide thematic advice on contemporary issues such as incitement to hatred, religious intolerance and multiple discrimination.
• Provide secretariat support to the mandates of six mechanisms dealing with racism and related intolerance.
• Assist in monitoring, prevention and protection initiatives worldwide.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate (Master’s) or final year of a Bachelor’s programme, preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related fields.
• Demonstrated interest in United Nations work and commitment to its Charter ideals.
• Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of French or another UN language is an asset.