Development & Outreach Department and Advocacy Department Intern

Human Rights Watch, Stockholm, Sweden Office

Spring 2026

Application Deadline: October 26th 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an intern for the Stockholm office, assisting the

Development & Outreach and the Advocacy Departments. The internship is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be for 20 weeks, starting in mid-January 2026. The internship is unpaid, and interns must be enrolled university students for the full duration of the internship.

This internship suits those who are interested in developing their experience within a global human rights organization, within a national country office. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities related to human rights and learn how the organization operates through communication, advocacy, fundraising and events. HRW interns have unique opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, and network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, you will be able to use the skills and knowledge you have acquired during your studies and apply these in a professional environment. HRW’s Stockholm team sits at Norrsken House, located in central Stockholm.

Specific tasks may vary based on the interest and abilities of the selected intern. Some of the main tasks include (but are not limited to):

 Monitoring global developments and assisting in preparing relevant materials to support

HRW’s advocacy work;

 Contributing in planning, organizing, and evaluating events;

 Participating in briefings with decision-makers and other key stakeholders;

 Supporting the fundraising team by researching potential sources of income, such as

foundations and corporate partners;

 Assisting in spreading HRW's research and recommendations by creating targeted

communications for both decision-makers and the general public; and

 Participating in developing content for HRW Sweden’s digital channels, including social

media, newsletters, and the website.

Qualifications: Interns in Sweden must be an enrolled student for the duration of their internship term. Coursework in a relevant area, such as communications, media, political science, law or human rights is preferred, but we are open to other profiles as well. Applicants should be well-organized, creative, curious, flexible, and detail- oriented with good time management skills and willingness to learn. Experience with collaborating within a team is desirable. The ideal candidate enjoys writing and has a good ability to express themselves in written and oral communication in both Swedish and English, and has a demonstrated interest in, human rights, communication, social media, and/or fundraising. Good knowledge of the MS Office programs Words and Excel are highly valuable. Candidates are encouraged to apply, even if you do not fit the suggested

background above.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.organd attaching a CV and letter of interest. Your application can be written in English or Swedish. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email

internships@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be

accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool

and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not

discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin,

race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-

taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights organization that monitors and advocates. It is known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.