Palais des Nations, Building H, Geneva, Switzerland
Expected Duration
12 January – 12 July 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will work under the general guidance of a primary supervisor in the Women Human Rights and Gender Section (WHRGS), part of the Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch (ROLENDB).
WHRGS was established in 2007 to work on women’s human rights and gender integration across OHCHR activities.
Protects and promotes women’s human rights by highlighting discriminatory laws and policies and aligning them with international human rights law.
Promotes gender integration across OHCHR and broader UN planning and programmes.
Supports High Commissioner leadership on women’s human rights and gender equality.
Produces thematic reports, statements, internal guidance, tools, and conducts training, capacity-building, and briefings in women’s human rights and gender equality.
Facilitates dialogue among stakeholders and develops a network of experts and civil society organizations, including women human rights defenders, to leverage expertise and advance the women’s human rights agenda.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent or higher) or
Be a graduate or enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or a related field, preferably with a focus on gender-related issues.
Applicants may also have graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must commence the internship on the date specified in the acceptance letter.
Professional work experience is not required for participation.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
Additional Information
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need to obtain appropriate visas and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 13, 2025
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