Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones (SVCZ) Intern – Summer 2021 Internship Description The Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones (SVCZ) internship is ideal for a student interested in a career in international law or public health. The intern will have the opportunity to research, learn and write about key areas of interest to the program, including effectiveness of standard practices for care and documentation, use of technology in human rights documentation, and strategic impact litigation. The intern will attend …

Arabic-Speaking Investigations Intern, Summer 2021 Internship Description The Arabic-speaking investigations intern is the perfect role for a budding human rights activist interested in hands-on non-profit programmatic experience. This opportunity allows the intern to develop research, language, and analytical skills on topical and important human rights issues through PHR’s hands-on work. The intern works closely with PHR’s research and investigations team to help monitor and document daily developments in and violations of medical neutrality in Syria and Yemen. PHR utilizes this …

Check with your Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might do this internship for credit. Digital Media Intern, Summer 2021 The digital media internship is ideal for a student seeking a hands-on opportunity to work on social media, graphic design, and video editing in a nonprofit setting. The intern will work as an integral part of PHR’s digital team to help spread awareness of PHR’s efforts to document and prevent human rights abuses around the world. The digital …

Fundraising Intern, Summer 2021 Internship Check with your Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might do this internship for credit. PHR’s fundraising internship allows a student who is interested in a nonprofit development and/or management career to gain experience in and familiarity with areas such as fundraising, philanthropy, and the day-to-day operations of an international nonprofit organization. The fundraising intern will be given exposure to a wide range of database, research, and other tasks carried out by a …

Advocacy & Policy Intern, Summer 2021   Internship Description  Check with your Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might do this internship for credit. Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is looking for a capable and enthusiastic intern wishing to gain direct experience in developing and implementing human rights advocacy campaigns and policy strategies. The advocacy intern will work closely with the PHR advocacy team in developing advocacy strategies, attending advocacy meetings, and monitoring current NGO partner and policymaker actions. …

Communications Intern, Summer 2021  Internship Description   Check with your Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might do this internship for credit. The communications internship is ideal for a student seeking a hands-on opportunity to work on media relations, multi-channel digital communications, and research and publications. The intern will work as an integral part of PHR’s communications team to help with materials and messaging for PHR’s mission and work. The communications intern will attend departmental and staff meetings, as …