Internships

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The Washington Center The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington , D.C. for academic credit. The largest such program, with more than 60 full-time staff, The Washington Center has over 35,000 alumni, leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.

Dayton International Peace Museum The Dayton International Peace Museum is an educational as well as a cultural institution. The Museum’s exhibits, events and programs all have a single aim: to generate greater public awareness and appreciation of non-violent methods and means of dealing with conflict. It is our mission, through a multi-sensory and multi-pronged approach, to present and inspire a peaceful alternative to the culture of violence so prevalent in our society.

Student Government Jobs Here's a one-stop shop for information on government agencies with student employment opportunities. Studentjobs.gov has collected exclusive profile articles, as well as links to agency home pages and student employment information pages.

CIA Student Opportunities This is an opportunity to learn from highly skilled professionals who support US officials that make our country's foreign policy. You'll assist with substantive and meaningful work assignments, while earning a competitive income and gaining invaluable practical experience.

Intjobs This website lists places that one may go to look for jobs in the international development arena.

State Department Students of all levels will find that the U.S. Department of State is a rewarding place to acquire skills that will last a lifetime. We have a variety of programs, from summer clerical positions to management fellowships, all of which allow students from high school to the post-graduate level the ability to participate in projects vital to the success of U.S. foreign policy. Overseas or in Washington D.C., there's a student program that matches your background and will help you to achieve your goals.

Erasmus Mundus program, an opportunity for people interested in pursuing a masters in Human Rights.

With the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention of Human Rights, and the many human rights documents and treaties that have followed in their wake, human rights have become the dominant international moral code, regulating both how people should be treated by their governments and institutions and, more generally, the agenda of international relations at large. Despite the social, political and philosophical dimensions of human rights, the study of the subject has been dominated by the legal profession. This Masters course, however, takes an interdisciplinary approach that goes beyond the formal legalistic dimensions of human rights, providing necessary insights from anthropology, philosophy, sociology, and political science. In doing so, the course's emphasis is on human rights ‘practice’

Department of Energy Non-Proliferation Graduate Program
Explore a career in international security and nonproliferation through the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nonproliferation Graduate Program (NGP). Fellows work within NNSA's Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation on programs designed to detect, prevent, and reverse the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, while mitigating the risks from nuclear operations. Administered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA, the 12 month, full-time fellowship program provides participants with specialized training and practical experience on projects and initiatives that contribute to a safer world.

Bread for the World is Christian in founding (interfaith), but we're open to anybody who wants to help and our staff includes people with a wide range of life experience and religious beliefs (Christian and others). But if your Christianity is important to you, our intern program offers you a unique opportunity to combine your faith commitment with supervised learning, personal development and work experience to seek justice for those who are hungry in the United States and abroad. The program encourages participation from students, persons making career changes, retired professionals, professionals on sabbatical and persons beginning new career paths. BFW/BFWI actively seeks diversity among our interns.

Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839, is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and the only charity in the United Kingdom to work exclusively against slavery and related abuses. We work at local, national and international levels to eliminate the system of slavery around the world. Internships at Anti-Slavery International tend to be more academic and project-led in content. Overseas applicants who are registered with a validated Student Exchange Scheme are invited to apply for an internship, (minimum three months). Most interns will either already have a degree, or will be enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters programme in a related subject, ie, International Relations or Human Rights. London-based students studying for a Masters degree can complete an internship to compliment their coursework.

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives. Internships - CARE USA welcomes and encourages students who are interested in making a difference in the world to think about an internship. Where will an internship with CARE take you? Perhaps to a new location. Maybe towards new ideas. But most importantly, to a new level of experience. In your internship at CARE, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in just a few months' time. You'll be able to take what you've learned in school and use it to make a real contribution to the eradication of poverty.

The International Rescue Committee – a critical global network of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, healthcare providers, educators, community leaders, activists, and volunteers. Working together, we provide access to safety, sanctuary, and sustainable change for millions of people whose lives have been shattered by violence and oppression. The IRC is on the ground in 25 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees, and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Over the years, many who have made outstanding contributions to the IRC began their work with us as interns, volunteers and fellows.

Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Together with individuals and local groups in more than 120 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice. We are an affiliate of Oxfam International.

Interns and volunteers play a key role at Oxfam America. Each year, more than 100 volunteers and interns in our Boston and Washington, DC offices log some 10,000 hours, expanding our capacity to achieve our mission to end poverty and suffering.

Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 80 religious denominations and faith communities, human rights, environmental, labor, and community groups working for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.   INTERNSHIPS: All internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Communications + Development Internships; Grassroots Internships

A limited number of internship opportunities are available in our New York City National Headquarters. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF does not have overseas internships. Placement is subject to the needs of the organization, and the skills and interests of the intern. Interns help in a variety of activities, including research, analysis, marketing, and communications. Interns also assist in general office support and special projects. Internship applications are accepted year-round. To be considered for intern opportunities, email a letter of interest and resume to hr@unicefusa.org. Be sure to indicate the time-frame you are available. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF does not provide financial support for interns. All successful applicants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel, lodging and living expenses during the internship period.

Established by concerned American citizens, USA for UNHCR, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, builds support in the United States for the humanitarian work of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Our mission is to inform Americans about the plight of refugees and advocate for their protection. We want to give individual Americans, frustrated by the growing refugee crisis and their own inability to do something to help, a way to put action behind their words. UNHCR provides protection, shelter, emergency food, water, medical care and other life-saving assistance to over 33 million people worldwide, who have been forced to flee their homes due to war and persecution. When possible, UNHCR helps refugees and other displaced people return to their homes voluntarily, safely, and with dignity. When return is not possible, the agency assists with local integration, or resettlement to a third country. We accept Intern applications on an ongoing basis: Interns with USA for UNHCR will gain valuable experience working with a non-governmental organization, while learning about the important work of the UN Refugee Agency. Specifically, interns will assist with day-to-day research, programmatic and administrative tasks.

Human Rights First believes that building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance, and violence. Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security, and human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others. Human Rights First welcomes a limited number of interns in its Washington office throughout the year.

Human Rights Watch is the largest human rights organization based in the United States. Human Rights Watch researchers conduct fact-finding investigations into human rights abuses in all regions of the world. Human Rights Watch then publishes those findings in dozens of books and reports every year, generating extensive coverage in local and international media. Internships for Undergraduate Students: Human Rights Watch offers academic semester and summer internships for undergraduate students in our New York, London, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Brussels, and Berlin offices.

Global Rights is a human rights advocacy group that partners with local activists to challenge injustice and amplify new voices within the global discourse. With offices in countries around the world, we help local activists create just societies through proven strategies for effecting change. Global Rights offers undergraduate, legal and other graduate internships. Each fall and spring, Global Rights program department offers part-time internships (16-20 hours per week). Summer internships are full-time and run for 10 weeks. Although our internships are unpaid, they may be taken for academic credit depending on school policies.

We are people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work. AI invites you to contact them if you would like to join their efforts to release prisoners of conscience, to focus on targeted country campaigns, or to work on other human rights issues such as torture, refugees, and the death penalty. Groups are also involved with outreach and media work in their communities, constantly seeking to increase the visibility of Amnesty International's human rights message.

The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial encourages and appreciates all assistance in the fight for social justice. The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR) implements the vision of RFK by promoting the full spectrum of human rights both in the United States and throughout the world. The CHR develops and carries out projects which enhance and complement the work of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award laureates and that promote social change.