Internship Opportunities – Support GHRH Activities!

Are you a current student interested in human rights, looking forward to engaging with international Geneva and curious about the work of the UN human rights system? Would you like to gain hands-on experience in an organisation that brings together diplomats, UN experts, civil society, academia and practitioners to strengthen human rights mechanisms in practice?

The Geneva Human Rights Hub (GHRH) is an independent actor in International Geneva dedicated to supporting the functioning and sustainability of UN human rights mechanisms. Through its various projects, events, expert exchanges and Training Centre, the GHRH creates spaces for dialogue, collaboration and practical learning on some of the key challenges facing the human rights system today.

The GHRH works as a neutral platform and “Mechanisms Atelier”, connecting actors across sectors and supporting applied initiatives on issues such as national human rights implementation, treaty body strengthening, digital technologies and AI for human rights, environmental human rights, and the future of the Human Rights Council. Its activities include training courses, expert roundtables, public events, diplomatic briefings, high-level exchanges and multi-stakeholder initiatives in Geneva and beyond.

The GHRH is looking for two motivated and organised interns to support its activities from September to December 2026. This internship is a great opportunity for currently enrolled students wishing to gain practical experience in the daily work of a human rights organisation, with a particular focus on events, training activities, and project research.

About the role

The interns will work closely with the GHRH team and contribute to a range of GHRH activities. The position will involve a mix of research, communication and administrative tasks.

The interns will support the preparation and implementation of GHRH activities, including training courses, expert meetings, public events, briefings and other initiatives bringing together human rights actors in Geneva and beyond.

Tasks may include:

• supporting the organisation of GHRH activities, including training courses, workshops, briefings, expert meetings and public events;
• undertaking background research on the working methods of the UN human rights system and specific issue areas, such as digitalization and human rights;
• assisting with logistics, participant communication, registrations, event materials and on-site coordination;
• contributing to communications work, including short texts, website news, social media posts and newsletters;
• supporting note-taking, follow-up documents, event summaries and outcome reports;
• helping with internal planning, trackers, databases and administrative follow-up;
• supporting the team with any other tasks linked to the work of the GHRH.

We are looking for someone who is:

• currently studying human rights, international relations, law, political science, development studies, or a related field; students from communications or events management courses interested in the work of the GHRH are also welcome to apply;
• interested in human rights, international Geneva and the UN human rights system;
• flexible, reliable and willing to support both substantive and practical aspects of project work;
• well organised, proactive and attentive to detail;
• comfortable communicating with different types of stakeholders;
• able to work independently while also enjoying teamwork;
• fluent in English; good knowledge of French is a strong asset;
• confident using Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with Canva, websites, social media or mailing tools would be an asset.

Eligibility

Candidates will only be selected if the internship forms part of their studies and can be covered by an internship agreement with their university or academic institution.

Candidates must have the right to undertake an internship in Switzerland and must be able to attach a tri-partite contract with their university.

Practical information

• Application deadline: 26 July 2026
• Start date: Early September 2026
• Duration: 4 months
• Location: Geneva
• Workload: to be agreed
• Remuneration: unpaid / according to agreement with the university

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. Please send your CV and a motivation letter explaining your interest in the position to: info@ghrh.ch

Join us and gain practical experience at the heart of international Geneva while contributing to the work of the Geneva Human Rights Hub!