Full-time Advocacy Programme Internship 2026

The Full-time Advocacy Programme Internship 2026 is an opportunity provided by the International Service for Human Rights to undergraduate and graduate students. This is an opportunity to work with the United Nations (UN) and contribute to supporting people by defending human rights. The selected students will receive a monthly stipend of CHF700.  

The International Service for Human Rights is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in international relations, law, international public law, human rights, or a related field.
• be motivated to pursue a career in human rights, with a particular interest in the UN and regional human rights systems.
• have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish.
• be detail-oriented and attentive to nuance, especially in diplomatic or sensitive environments.

The selected candidates will receive:

• A monthly stipend of CHF700
• 25 annual vacations per annual year
• 11 holidays per year

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the section of ‘Internship Positions’. 
Step 4: Click on ‘Full-time Advocacy Programme Internship’
Step 5: Scroll down to the ‘How to Apply’ section in the PDF.
Step 6: Click ‘here’ and fill in all the mentioned details, upload the necessary documents, and submit your application.

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Writing sample

Application Deadline: 26 January 2026 (midnight, Geneva time)

Question: Who is providing this internship?
Answer: The International Service for Human Rights is offering this opportunity.

Question: What is the application deadline for this internship?
Answer: The application deadline for this internship is 26 January 2026 (midnight, Geneva time).

Question: Who can apply for this internship?
Answer: Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for this internship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this internship?
Answer: The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of CHF700.

Question: What is the duration of this internship?
Answer: This is a 5 month internship from 2nd March 2026 to 31 July 2026.