The Human Rights Internship Book
2008
Internships Abroad
Alianza Por Tus Derechos Costa Rica
Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions
International Commission of Jurists
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
International Organization for Migration
UN International Research & Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
U.S. Internships
Alabama
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Southern Poverty Law Center
Alaska
American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska
Arizona
ACLU of Arizona
Border Action Network
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
California
ACCESS-Women's Health Rights Coalition
Anti Defamation League
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Central American Resource Center
Center for Citizen Initiatives
Children Now
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking
Disability Rights Advocates
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Equal Justice Society
Food First-Institute for Food and Development Policy
Global Exchange
Human Rights Watch
Institute of Popular Education of Southern California
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights-San Francisco
National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Prison Activist Resource Center
Tibet Justice Center
Connecticut
Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
Justice for Children International
Lawyers Without Borders
District of Columbia
Africa Action
American Association of University Women
American Association of the Advancement of Science-Science and Human Rights
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Amnesty International USA
Asian American Justice Center
Campaign for Innocent Victims of Conflict (CIVIC)
Children's Defense Fund
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
DC Vote
Death Penalty Information Center
Federation for American Immigration Reform
Free the Slaves
Genocide Intervention Network
Global Rights
Guatemala Accompaniment Project od NISGUA
Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA
IFES, Inc 54
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
National Fair Housing Alliance
National Partnership for Women and Families
Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA)
Peace Brigades International
Rugmark Foundation
The Advocacy Project
The International Center
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Union of Councils for Soviet Jews
Florida
Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba
International Rescue Committee
Georgia
Southern Center for Human Rights
Southern Regional Council
The Carter Center
Illinois
Heartland Alliance
National Immigrant Justice Center
Maine
Maine Civil Liberties Union
Maryland
The Prejudice Institute
Massachusetts
Alternatives for Community and Environment
American Anti-Slavery Group
Cultural Survival
Grassroots International
Human Rights Education Associates, Inc.
Physicians for Human Rights
National Immigration Project-National Lawyers Guild
Michigan
ACLU of Michigan
Minnesota
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights
Resource Center of the Americas
Montana
Indian Law Resource Center
New Jersey
Center for Global Security and Democracy
New Mexico
Americans For Indian Opportunity
International Relations Center
New York
Alternatives to Marriage Project
Dissent Magazine
Doctors of the World-USA
Drug Policy Alliance
Family Care International
Global Action to Prevent War
Global Justice Center
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights in China
Humanity In Action Fellowship Program
International Center for Transitional Justice
International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission
MADRE
National Coalition for Haitian Rights
National Labor Committee
New York Association for New Americans
Peoples Movement for Human Rights Learning
U.S. Tibet Committee
Ukranian Congress Committee of America
Vera Institute of Justice
Oregon
Institute of Justice and Democracy in Haiti
Texas
ACLU of Texas
Texas Civil Rights Project
Virginia
Boat People SOS, Inc
Washington
ACLU of Washington
Center for World Indigenous Studies
Alianza Por Tus Derechos Costa Rica
Contact Person: Ms. Catalina Fernandez
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: Alianza Por Tus Derechos Costa Rica
Address: Apartado 1685-2050
San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica
Phone: 506-524-1327
Fax: 506=524-1109
Email: alianza@alianzaportusderechos.org
Website: www.alianzaportusderechos.org
Organization Description: Alianza Por Tus Derechos is a non-profit,
non-governmental organization founded in San Jose, Costa Rica by women who are
aware of the enormous range of social injustices facing the more vulnerable
sectors of the population in our society. They seek to defend everyone's Human
Rights, especially those of girls, boys and adolescents who are or who have been
victims of abuses.
Internship Description: Interns work providing support to the programs which
serve the children. Interns should have Spanish fluency and a background related
to children.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Education, Social Work
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: 3 months prior
Spring: 3 months prior
Summer: 3 months prior
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, references and letter in Spanish
describing interest
Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions
Contact Person:
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions
Address: International Secretariat
83 Rue de Montbrillant Geneva, Switaerland
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.cohre.org
Organization Description: COHRE is an international non-governmental human
rights organization working in the area of economic, social and cultural rights
with a particular focus on the right to adequate housing. COHRE has regional
programs in the Americas, Africa, and Asia and the Pacific. It also has thematic
programs involving women's housing rights and housing and property restitution
for refugees and international displaced persons.
Internship Description: COHRE provides students with experience in research,
writing and advocacy particularly at the United nations.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: Some knowledge of international law is helpful
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: January
Summer: April
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.
International Commission of Jurists
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: International Commission of Jurists
Address: BP219
81 A Avenue de Chatelaine Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41229793800
Fax: +41229793801
Email:
Website: www.icj.org
Organization Description: The International Commission of Jurists and its Center
for Independence of Judges and Lawyers monitors legal developments as well as
the human rights situation in various regions. Interns are assigned substantive
tasks under the supervision of the legal staff.
Internship Description: The ICJ offers up to eight internship programs for law
students. The UN internships (Spring or Summer) coincide with the meetings of
the UN Commission on Human Rights and the UN Sub-commission for the Promotion
and Protection of Human Rights. Interns attend these sessions, review documents
and prepare for the proceedings. The CIJL interns (Summer and Winter) research
and write drafts for the Center's annual report "Attacks on Justice." Only CIJL
legal researchers are granted a stipend and must stay a minimum of four to six
months. Stipends vary according to nature of work, qualifications and ICJ
funding.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: ck website
Spring: ck website
Summer: ck website
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter (specifying which type of internship)
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Contact Person: Raad Alkhalili
Title: Head of Recruitment-Human Resource Section
Organization: International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Address: PO Box13888
2501 EW The Hague The Netherlands
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.un.org/icty
Organization Description: The ICTFY exists to hear war crimes cases arising out
of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.
Internship Description: The Internship Program offers graduate students of the
international community the possibility to enhance their professional training
in the unique environment of an international court. In addition to
participating in the day to day activities of the Tribunal, interns attend
lectures and field trips relevant to the work of the tribunal.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: translation
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Down load application form and guideline from website.
International Organization for
Migration
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator-Staffing Unit
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Address: Human Resources Division
17 route des Morillon-PO Box 71 CH-1211 Geneva Switzerland
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.iom.int
Organization Description: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is
committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants
and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the
international community to: Assist in meeting the operational challenges of
migration; Advance understanding of migration issues; Encourage social and
economic development through migration; Uphold the human dignity and well-being
of migrants.
Internship Description: The main objectives of the internship program is to
provide students with the opportunity to learn about IOM's work and gain initial
work experience. Interns are given assignments and responsibilities commensurate
with their experience and are assigned a mentor for the duration of their
internship.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: 2 month prior
Spring: 2 month prior
Summer: 2 month prior
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and dates available.
UN International Research & Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: UN International Research & Training Institute for the Advancement
of Women
Address: Calle Cesar Nicholas Penson
102-A Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Phone: 809-685-2111
Fax: 809-685-2117
Email:
Website: www.un-instraw.org
Organization Description: INSTRAW is a UN agency devoted to research, training
and advocacy regarding gender issues worldwide. INSTRAW advocates with
governments for support of women's issues and projects benefiting women.
Internship Description: The internship program is designed to acquaint students
with the work of INSTRAW and the United Nations in General. Interns spend two to
three months at the Institutes headquarters in Santo Domingo or at its New York
office. Working with senior staff members, interns perform Internet research,
write articles for publications, correspond with supporting organizations
worldwide and develop databases.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter and letter of recommendation. Also
complete application on line.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Contact Person:
Title: Staff Development Section
Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Address: Case Postale 2500
CH-1211 Geneva 2 Depot Switzerland
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.unhcr.ch
Organization Description: UNHCR, the United Nations refugee organization, is
mandated by the United Nations to lead and coordinate international action for
the world-wide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems.
UNHCRs primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees.
UNHCR strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and
find safe refuge in another state, and to return home voluntarily.
Internship Description: The objective of the internship Program is to provide
interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience related to the
academic program and to provide them with a first hand look at the work of UNHCR.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Semester prior
Spring: Semester prior
Summer: Semester prior
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample. Also down load
application on line.
Alabama
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Contact Person: Mr. Wayne Coleman
Title: Head of Archives Division
Organization: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Address: 520 16th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-328-9696
Fax: 205-323-5042
Email:
Website: www.bcri.org
Organization Description: The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a center for
education that promotes research, provides information and encourages discussion
on human rights issues in this country and around the world.
Internship Description: The Institute's internship program is open to currently
enrolled students who would be responsible for program planning and
implementation, exhibition scheduling, and installation, historical research,
and clerical duties as assigned. Students taking part in the program will be
interning as volunteers. No stipend will be awarded for this position.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript.
Alabama
Southern Poverty Law Center
Contact Person: Mr. Sam Whalum
Title: Director of Human Resources
Organization: Southern Poverty Law Center
Address: 403 Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 2087
Montgomery, AL 36102
Phone: 334-956-8200
Fax: 334-956-8481
Email: legal@splcenter.org
Website: www.splcenter.org
Organization Description: The Southern Poverty Law Center is a non-profit
organization dedicated to combating intolerance, discrimination, and unfairness
through litigation and education. The Center has three main projects: The
Intelligence Project, Teaching Tolerance, and Legal.
Internship Description: The SPLC Legal Project offers summer internships to
second year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, and
demonstrate commitment to public service. Interns assist attorneys with legal
research and writing, field investigations, discovery, and trial preparations.
Split summers are not allowed. Summer Internships are also available in the
Mississippi Youth Justice Project (based in Jackson, MS) and the Immigrant
Justice Project, based in the SPLC's main office in Montgomery. Applicants for
the Immigrant Justice Project must be proficient in Spanish.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Semesters available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November 15
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: $600/wk plus housing
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and contact information
for 3 references. For more information email
genesis.fisher@splcenter,org
Alaska
American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska
Contact Person: Ms. Deatrich Sheffield
Title: Office Manager
Organization: American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska
Address: PO Box 201844
ANchorage, AK 99520
Phone: 907-258-0044
Fax:
Email: dsitchler@akclu.org
Website: www.akclu.org
Organization Description: The Alaska affiliate of the National ACLU. AKCLU seeks
to preserve the protections guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. They also work to
extend rights to segments of the population who have been traditionally denied
their rights. The organization accomplishes this through litigation and
education.
Internship Description: Interns review complaints by potential clients looking
for constitutional violations as well as legal research and writing. Interns
also answer questions and screen intake on the organization's phone line.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: Social Work
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: October 31
Summer: March 15
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Travel expense
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Arizona
ACLU of Arizona
Contact Person: Ms. Lindsay Nordstrom
Title: Office Coordinator
Organization: ACLU of Arizona
Address: P.O. Box 17148
Phoenix, AZ 85011-0148
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.acluaz.org
Organization Description: ACLU of Arizona is a non-profit legal organization
dedicated to preserving individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed in
the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Internship Description: Summer interns work on active litigation and other
projects including public education, community outreach and screening potential
cases.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Arizona
Border Action Network
Contact Person: Ms. Jennifer Allen
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Border Action Network
Address: PO Box 384
Tucson, AZ 85702
Phone: 85102
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.borderation.org
Organization Description: Border Actions Network is immigrants and border
residents working to ensure that our rights are protected, our human dignity is
respected and that our communities are healthy and safe places to live.
Internship Description: Interns must be flexible and follow the direction of
community members. Internships are based on the needs of the organizations in
current campaigns.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter requesting internship
application.
Arizona
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
Contact Person: Ms. Lindsay Marshall
Title: Acting Executive Director
Organization: Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
Address: PO Box 654
2601 N. Highway 79
Florence, AZ 85232
Phone: 520-868-0191
Fax:
Email: lmarshall@firrp.org
Website: www.firrp.org
Organization Description: The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project is a
non-profit community based legal and social service organization the counsel and
represents immigrants and asylum seekers detained by Customs and Immigration
Enforcement.
Internship Description: Law Student interns work directly with detained clients
in immigration proceedings under the supervision of a staff attorney. Students
should have a commitment to immigration issues and be fluent in Spanish.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
California
ACCESS-Women's Health
Rights Coalition
Contact Person: Ms. Destiny Lopez
Title: Executive Director
Organization: ACCESS-Women's Health Rights Coalition
Address: PO Box 3609
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: 510-923-0739
Fax:
Email: volunteering@whrc-access.org
Website: www.whrc-access.org
Organization Description: ACCESS works to make reproductive health and choice a
reality for all women.
Internship Description: ACCESS offers internships in its direct service
programs, advocacy campaigns, community education and organizational operations.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing:
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Health Education-Open to all majors
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Varies
Application Materials: Resume and Cover letter.
California
Anti Defamation League
Contact Person: Ms. Andrea Wagner
Title: Director of Operations
Organization: Anti Defamation League
Address: 10495 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310-446-8000
Fax: 310-470-8712
Email: corprecruitment_la@hotmail.com
Website: www.adl.org
Organization Description: The Anti Defamation League is a civil rights
organization dedicated to stopping defamation of the Jewish People and to secure
justice and fair treatment for all.
Internship Description: Internships are available in Community Service,
Development, Anti-Bias Education, and Investigations. Interns perform
substantive work with limited clerical assignments. A 10 hour per week
commitment is required.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Any student interested in Civil Rights
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
California
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Contact Person:
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Address: 1145 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213-977-7500
Fax: 213-977-7595
Email:
Website: www.apalc.org
Organization Description: The Center provides legal services, public policy
analysis, impact litigation and multi-cultural leadership training.
Internship Description: Internships are available during the school year as well
as the summer.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: Law, Pre-law, Public Health, Asian Studies
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter 3 references and writing sample.
California
Central American Resource Center
Contact Person: Mr. Marvin Andrade
Title: Director of Education
Organization: Central American Resource Center
Address: 2845 W. 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: 213-385-0312
Fax:
Email: slotin@careccen-la.org
Website: www.carecen-la.org
Organization Description: CARECEN's mission is to empower the Central American
Community by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic
justice, and promoting diversity. They do this through service, education,
organizing and outreach.
Internship Description: Internships are available in the organization's
education, legal, civic participation, development, administrative and
technology departments.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Education, Urban Studies
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Summer
Spring: Fall
Summer: Spring
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
California
Center for Citizen Initiatives Presidio of San Francisco
Contact Person:
Title: Human Resources Department
Organization: Center for Citizen Initiatives Presidio of San Francisco
Address: PO Box 29912
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: 415-561-7777
Fax: 415-561-7778
Email:
Website: www.ccisf.org
Organization Description: The Center for Citizen Initiatives is a San Francisco
based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Russian citizens to take
responsibility for their personal futures and assisting Russia in its transition
to a market based economy and a civil society. CCI works with Russia on a number
of exciting projects to help build a free market economy and establish a vibrant
middle class in this rapidly changing country.
Internship Description: Interns provide support for various members of the CCI
staff. Duties include administrative support, archiving, internet and library
research, and other projects as assigned.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation.
California
Children Now
Contact Person: Ms. Kathy Skrainaf
Title: Director of Finance and Administration
Organization: Children Now
Address: 1212 Broadway
Fifth Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-763-2444
Fax:
Email: jobs@childrennow.org
Website: www.childrennow.org
Organization Description: Children Now is a national policy/advocacy
organization working to improve the lives of children, particularly those at
greatest risk.
Internship Description: During the school year Children Now offers an unpaid
intern program based on each project or department's need. An interested student
would contact u them and they would determine if there is a match. During the
summer they offer 5 paid ($3,000 for 10 weeks) internships which vary depending
on program area: Policy, Children and the Media, Communications, Fundraising,
and Health.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies, Social Welfare
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: None
Spring: None
Summer: None
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and 2 references.
California
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Traffricking 5042 Wilshire Boulevard
Contact Person: Ms. Imelda Buncab
Title: Outreach and Training Director
Organization: Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking 5042 Wilshire
Boulevard
Address: Suite 586
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 213-365-1906
Fax: 213-365-5257
Email: voluteer@castla.org
Website: www.castla.org
Organization Description: CAST of Los Angeles is a human rights organization
with the mission to assist persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor
and slavery like practices and to work to end all instances of such human rights
abuses. CAST provides direct social and legal services, training and advocacy.
Internship Description: Interns must make a four month commitment and are placed
with department depending on their skills and abilities.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Social Work, Law
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: March
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and application form (on website).
California
Disability Rights Advocates
Contact Person: Ms. Caroline Amimo
Title: Office Administrator
Organization: Disability Rights Advocates
Address: 2001 Center Street, Fourth Floor,
Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
Phone: 510-665-8644
Fax: 510-665-8511
Email: carolinea@dralegal.org
Website: www.dralegal.org
Organization Description: Disability Rights Advocates is a small nonprofit legal
center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil and human rights of
people with disabilities through impact litigation as well as training and
education. DRA works to end discrimination in areas such as employment, public
accommodations, health care, transportation, education and housing.
Internship Description: Each summer DRA hires a minimum of 3-5 summer law clerks
to work with attorneys on disability rights cases. Clerks receive excellent
training in civil rights litigation. Salaries are $12.00 but preference is given
to students able to secure work-study or public interest grants. A ten week
commitment is preferred. Second and third year students may also work during the
academic year for course credit.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: November
Spring:
Summer: November
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount: $12.00 hour
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, references and writing sample.
California
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Contact Person: Ms. Eryn Mathewson
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Address: 344 40th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: 510-428-3939
Fax: 510-428-3940
Email: diana@ellabakercenter.org
Website: www.ellabakercenter.org
Organization Description: The Ella Baker Center organizes and fights against
human rights abuses in the United States. It particularly focuses on police
misconduct and brutality. The Center is a strategy and action center working for
justice, opportunity, and peace in urban America. They promote positive
alternatives to violence and incarceration through cutting-edge campaigns.
Current campaigns include Books not Bars, Silence the Violence, Reclaim the
Future, and Bay Area Police Watch.
Internship Description: Internships and volunteer opportunities are offered year
round in all aspects of the organizations work. Students are exposed to the
workings of a grass roots human rights organization. Undergraduates may work in
media relations, community organizing, fund raising and non-profit management.
Students work on active cases performing legal research and writing.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Social Welfare, Environmental Justice, Spanish,
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
California
Equal Justice Society
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Equal Justice Society
Address: 220 Samsome Street
14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-288-8700
Fax:
Email: info@equaljusticesociety.org
Website: www.equaljusticesociety.org
Organization Description: EJS is a national organization that gives voice to all
those who work for racial and social justice. EJS use a three prong strategy of
law and public policy, advocacy and communications to bring human rights issues
to the national consciousness.
Internship Description: Positions are open to law, public policy, journalism and
graduate students. Interns develop and implement projects that address civil
rights and liberties issues.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: February 15
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Varies
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
California
Food First-Institute for Food and Development Policy
Contact Person: Ms. Marilyn Borchardt
Title: Development Director
Organization: Food First-Institute for Food and Development Policy
Address: 398 69th Street
Oakland, CA 94618
Phone: 510-654-4400
Fax:
Email: marbor@foodfirst.org
Website: www.foodfirst.org
Organization Description: Food First is dedicated to eliminating the injustices
that cause hunger world wide.
Internship Description: Internship descriptions are available on the
organizations website at www.foodfirst.org/intern
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
California
Global Exchange
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Global Exchange
Address: 2017 Mission Street
Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415-255-7296
Email: interns@globalexchange.org
Website: www.globalexchange.org
Organization Description: Global Exchange is a non-profit research, education
and action center dedicated to promoting people to people ties around the world.
Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has been striving to increase global
awareness among the U.S. public while building international partnerships around
the world. Campaigns in Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti and others involve supporting
democratic movements through public education and efforts to change U.S. policy
regarding trade and military assistance in these countries.
Internship Description: Interns work directly with a Global Exchange staff
person on campaigns and programs. Duties may include preparing for study tours
of developing countries, promoting alternative trade, developing educational
resources and media relations. Students work directly on human rights campaigns.
Internships require a one month commitment in the fall or spring and a two month
commitment for summer internships.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Latin American Studies
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: March 15
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, two references and application form
which is available on line.
California
Human Rights Watch
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Human Rights Watch
Address: 11500 W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 441
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 310-477-5540
Fax: 310-477-4622
Email: hrwla@HRW.ORG
Website:
Organization Description: Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the
human rights of people around the world. They join with victims and activists to
prevent discrimination, uphold political freedom, protect people from inhumane
conduct and to bring human rights offenders to justice. Human Rights Watch work
to enlist the public and the international community to support the cause of
human rights for all.
Internship Description: Human Rights Watch California provides internship
opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work in the areas of
advocacy, education, program and development. Interns conduct research,
establish and maintain communication with HRW constituents and researchers and
participate in special events. Interns should have good computer skills, strong
written and oral communication skills and knowledge of a foreign language is
helpful.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and faculty recommendation.
California
Institute of Popular Education of Southern California
Contact Person: Mr. Raul Anorve
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Institute of Popular Education of Southern California
Address: 1565 W. 14th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-252-2952
Fax: 213-252-2953
Email: cynthia@idepsca.org
Website: www.idepsc.org
Organization Description: IDEPSCA organizes and educates low income Latino
immigrants concerned with solving problems in their own communities.
Internship Description: Interns are placed in one of the organizations program
areas; worker's health, household workers, day laborers, youth and parent
organizing, English as a second language and Spanish literacy is helpful.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing:
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students:
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Social Work
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
California
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights-San Francisco
Contact Person: Ms. Silvia Contreras
Title: Law Clerk Coordinator
Organization: Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights-San Francisco
Address: 131 Steuart Street-Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.lccr.com
Organization Description: The Lawyers Committee champions the legal rights of
people of color, poor people, immigrants and refugees with a special commitment
to African Americans.
Internship Description: Law student interns work under the supervision of an
attorney preparing legal memoranda, conducting legal legal research and
performing litigation related assignments. Interns work in all issue areas.
Students must work at least 15 hours per week.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: February
Spring: August
Summer: September
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and three references.
California
National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement
Contact Person: Babnafsheh Akhlaghi
Title: President
Organization: National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement
Address: 444 De Haro Street
Suite 205
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415-553-7100
Fax:
Email: akhlaghilaw@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.legalsanctuary.org
Organization Description: NLSCA seeks to ensure human rights, nondiscrimination
and dignity for Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian peoples.
Internship Description: Interns participate in the organization's legal
services, media efforts, legislative and public education advocacy. The goal of
these efforts is to ensure racial equality for Middle Eastern, Muslim and South
Asian peoples in a post-9/11 world.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Vaires
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample. See website for
more details.
California
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Contact Person: Ms. Diana Pei Wu
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Address: 310 8th Street
Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: 510-465-1984
Fax: 510-465-1885
Email: diana@nnirr.org
Website: www.nnirr.org
Organization Description: NNIRR is a national alliance of organizations working
to defend the human, civil, labor, and other rights of all immigrants and
refugees. Their national office provides support, materials, and networking
opportunities for over 200 organizations around the nation.
Internship Description: They accept interns for a minimum of 8 hours per week in
the spring and fall and 15 hours per week in the summer. Interns assume
responsibility for work on one key project and additional work on campaigns and
member needs as they arise. They seek interns with some knowledge of the current
immigration debate who have a commitment to advancing a human rights agenda for
all immigrants and are interested in learning more about a national and
international perspective on this work. Strong writing and computer skills
preferred. Interns from refugee/immigrant backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Ethnic Stud, Human Rights, and Public Policy
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: February 1
Summer: April 1
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Download application from website and send it with a
resume and 5 page writing sample.
California
Prison Activist Resource Center
Contact Person:
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Prison Activist Resource Center
Address: P.O. Box 339
Berkeley, CA 94701
Phone: 510-893-4648
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.prisonactivist.org
Organization Description: PARC uses a variety of educational and outreach
methods to expose the myths surrounding the prison industrial complex and
provides practical support to prisoners, their families, educators, and
activists.
Internship Description: Internships include a variety of training projects and
tasks from project coordination to research to fundraising. Interns receive
orientation and training and there is flexibility depending on individual
interests. No stipend is offered but they do have a small transportation stipend
available within the Bay area.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics: X Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Social Work, Political Science
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: January 1
Summer: April
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Application may
be accessed from website.
California
Tibet Justice Center
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Tibet Justice Center
Address: 2288 Fulton Street
Suite 312
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510-486-0588
Fax: 510-548-3785
Email:
Website: www.tibetjustice.org
Organization Description: The Tibet Justice Center advocates self-determination
for the Tibetan people. Through legal action and education, ICLT promotes human,
environmental protection, and peaceful resolution of the situation in Tibet.
Internship Description: TJC offers volunteer internships that are research
oriented and include the day to day operations of the organization.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Communications
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and optional writing sample.
Connecticut
Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
Contact Person: Ms. Corinne Ahearn
Title: Executive Assistant
Organization: Iran Human Rights Documentation Center
Address: 129 Church Street
Suite 304
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: 203-772-2218
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.iranhrdc.org
Organization Description: IRRDC focuses on allegations of the most serious
violations of human rights, such as murder, torture, unlawful imprisonment,
sexual violence, persecution on political, religious or gender grounds.
Internship Description: Interns can conduct research on human rights violations,
focus research on either the law or the facts of particular cases, gather data
on human rights issues by governments, media and non-governmental organizations.
Ability to read French, German or Farsi is helpful,
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: Writing:
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter.
Connecticut
Justice for Children Internaitonal
Contact Person: Ms. Kathy Maskell
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Justice for Children Internaitonal
Address: PO Box 8266
New Haven, CT 06530
Phone: 203-773-4420
Fax:
Email: campus@jfci.org
Website: www.jfci.org
Organization Description: Justice for Children International works toward the
abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation through aftercare,
prevention and advocacy.
Internship Description: Interns receive a practical, hands on experience in the
area of advocacy program research and grant development. Internships focus on
research and writing but students have the opportunity to assist in other
program areas as well. Internships are an excellent experience for students who
are passionate about child trafficking.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring:
Summer: April
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Connecticut
Lawyers Without Borders
Contact Person: Ms. Christina Storm
Title: Presdent
Organization: Lawyers Without Borders
Address: 330 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-525-2288
Fax: 860-525-0287
Email: cstorm@lwob.org
Website: www.lwob.org
Organization Description: The mission of Lawyers Without Borders is to create a
global association of lawyers dedicated to the promotion and protection of human
justice. In doing so they undertake projects that directly or indirectly serve
the underserved, protect the disadvantaged, advance the Rule of Law, foster the
integrity of the legal process, and the finest legal expertise available at the
disposal of underprivileged, developing and emerging societies around the world.
Internship Description: Interns engage in projects assisting staff working on
legal issues for non-profit organizations worldwide.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students:
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Pre-Law, Human Rights
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter emailed to
info@lwob.org.
District of Columbia
Africa Action
Contact Person: Ms. Diana Duarte
Title: Program Associate
Organization: Africa Action
Address: 1634 Eye Street NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-546-7961
Fax: 202-546-1545
Email: africaaction@igc.org
Website: www.africaaction.org
Organization Description: AA's primary objective is to widen the policy debate
in the United States around African issues and the U.S. role in Africa by
providing accessible policy-relevant information and analysis usable by a wide
range of individuals. AA identifies crucial policy issues in U.S./African
relations, brings in diverse perspectives from African and U.S. grassroots and
scholars and makes information accessible to a broad range of U.S. policy
makers.
Internship Description: AA has hosted hundreds of interns and each has been a
valuable resource to the organization. Interns develop an individual project
based work plan for their internship experience. Specific projects may include
research and writing on center publications, working with partner organizations
in the Advocacy Network for Africa, community education projects, tracking
Africa related legislation and interacting with congressional staff and media
organizations.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: March
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
District of Columbia
American Association of University Women-Legal Advocacy Fund
Contact Person: Ms. Joan Jupiter
Title: LAF Assistant
Organization: American Association of University Women-Legal Advocacy Fund
Address: 1111 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-785-7750
Fax: 202-463-7169
Email: laf@aauw.org
Website: www.aauw.org
Organization Description: AAUW LAF supports women fighting sex discrimination in
higher education. They have supported over 60 women with cases involving sexual
harassment, tenure denial, Title IX, and pay inequity.
Internship Description: AAUW offers summer internship opportunities. Duties
involve legal research, case analysis, as well as drafting findings.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: Law, Political Science,
Semesters available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 15
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. May email to
laf@aauw.org.
District of Columbia
American Association of the Advancement of Science-Science and Human Rights
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator/Human Resources Department
Organization: American Association of the Advancement of Science-Science and
Human Rights
Address: 1200 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-326-6787
Fax: 202-289-4950
Email: shrp@aaas.org
Website: http://shr.aaas.org
Organization Description: Science is a worldwide enterprise that requires
freedom of thought, communication, travel and the freedom to pursue professional
activities without interference. The science and human rights program seeks to
protect these freedoms through programs protecting the human rights of
scientists, monitoring human rights violations, and advancing scientific methods
for documenting and analyzing human rights abuses. The program offers assistance
to NGO's, Governmental Human Rights Commissions, and Truth Commissions
throughout the world.
Internship Description: The AAAS Science and Human Rights Intern Program offers
a student a part time opportunity to work 16 hrs/week. The intern is responsible
for drafting AAAS Human Rights Action Network alerts on cases of scientists
whose human rights have been violated. The intern also conducts work on the
Directory of Human Rights Resources on the Internet in order to maintain the
online version and prepare the printed version for publication. The intern will
as also conduct online research and maintain contacts with local and
international human rights NGOs for information regarding human rights
violations.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics: X Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.
District of Columbia
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Contact Person: Mr. Marvin Wingfield
Title: Director of Education and Outreach
Organization: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Address: 1732 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 204-244-2990
Fax: 202-244-3196
Email: marvin@adc.org
Website: www.adc.org
Organization Description: The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee is an
Arab-American civil/human rights organization. It was founded in 1989 to defend
Americans of Arab descent from discrimination, stereotyping and hate crimes. It
promotes Arab culture and serves as a voice for the Arab American Community on
issues of foreign and domestic policy.
Internship Description: The internship program offers a variety of positions
geared toward leadership development. Students gain practical experience in
community organizing, research and writing, government relations, policy
advocacy, legal advocacy, political action, media outreach , publications and
fundraising. The deadline for legal internships is January 15.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: all majors accepted
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March 15
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: 1250 undergrad/2,000 graduates
Application Materials: Resume, applicaiton (on website), essay, 2
recommendations and transcript.
District of Columbia
Amnesty International USA
Contact Person: Ms. Allison Collins
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Amnesty International USA
Address: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-544-0200
Fax: 202-546-7142
Email: ic-dc@aiusa.org
Website: www.amnestyusa.org
Organization Description: Amnesty International works to free all prisoners of
conscience detained anywhere for their beliefs or because of their ethnic
origin, sex, color or language who have not used or advocated violence. It also
works to ensure fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, abolish the
death penalty torture, and extrajudicial executions and "disappearances".
Internship Description: Internships are available at the National Office in New
York, in the Washington Office and regional offices located throughout the U.S.
Students may work on a variety of campaigns, public education and organizing
activities. Students should contact the office of their choice to learn of
currently available internships. The DC office offers approximately 30 positions
per semester in 18 program areas.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June 30
Spring: October 30
Summer: March 15
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter requesting application and writing
sample.
District of Columbia
Asian American Justice Center
Contact Person: Ms. Aimee Baldillo
Title: Deputy Director of Programs
Organization: Asian American Justice Center
Address: 1140 Connecticut Avenue nW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-296-2300
Fax: 202-296-2318
Email: abaldillo@advancingequality.org
Website: www.advancingequality.org
Organization Description: The Asian American Justice Center is a non-profit,
non-partisan organization headquartered in Washington, DC whose mission is to
advance legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans through public policy
development, public education, advocacy, and litigation.
Internship Description: The interns program consists of research projects,
writing policy statements, legislative alerts, news articles, attending
congressional hearings and some administrative work.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: All majors considered
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and 3-5 page writing
sample.
District of Columbia
Campaign for Innocent Victims of Conflict (CIVIC)
Contact Person: Ms. Angela Gasoaytti
Title: Associate
Organization: Campaign for Innocent Victims of Conflict (CIVIC)
Address: 1605 Connecticut Ave., NW-2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-558-6958
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.warvictims.org
Organization Description: CIVIC advocates on behalf of victims of armed
conflict, working to assure that they receive recognition and assistance from
warring parties. CIVIC has worked with governments to establish programs for war
victims and brings the human cost of war to the attention of policy makers.
Internship Description: Internships are offered to graduate students who draft
reports and policy documents, draft Congressional correspondence, track and
report legislation, attend coalition meetings and function as a member of
CIVIC's staff.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: $10 day
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample emailed to
jobs@civicworldwide.org
District of Columbia
Children's Defense Fund
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Program
Organization: Children's Defense Fund
Address: 25 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-628-8787
Fax: 202-662-3570
Email: wbuford@childrensdefense.org
Website: www.childrensdefense.org
Organization Description: The Children's Defense Fund is a nonprofit research
and advocacy organization that exists to provide a strong and effective voice
for all the children in America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves.
Internship Description: The intern program is designed to meet the schedule of
students and therefore offers flexible intern and extern positions with no fixed
dates or time frames, throughout the year. Positions are available in five major
areas: program and policy, movement building, outreach, non-profit management
and legal, publications and activities, meetings and conferences, and providing
support for other project activities.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July1
Spring: November1
Summer: March 31
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, application form and three
references.
District of Columbia
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Contact Person:
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Address: 234 Ford Builidng
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-1901
Fax: 202-226-4199
Email:
Website: www.csce.gov
Organization Description: Created by the US Congress in 1976 as an independent
agency of the federal government, the Commission (informally known as the
Helsinki Commission) is composed of nine members from the US Senate and nine
members of the US House , as well as one member each from the Dept of State,
Defense, and Commerce. Mandated to monitor and encourage compliance of the
participating States with the Helsinki Final Act and subsequent documents.
Internship Description: Interns for the Helsinki Commission research Helsinki
Final Act related issues on human rights, religious liberties, corruption, rule
of law and free media. Interns also communicate with House and Senate offices
regarding pending foreign policy initiatives, assist staff advisors with
hearings and briefings, assist with media coordination, maintain awareness of
NGO activities and provide general administrative support.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors: Political Science
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, references
and transcript.
District of Columbia
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Contact Person: Mr. Larry Birrs
Title: Director
Organization: Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Address: 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1C
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-4975
Fax:
Email: www.coha.org
Website: coha@coha.org
Organization Description: The Council on Hemispheric Affairs is a non-profit,
independent research and information organization to promote the common
interests of the hemisphere, raise the visibility of regional affairs and
encourage the formation of US national policy toward Latin America.
Internship Description: COHA internships are writing intensive including:
researching and writing press memoranda, writing for COHA's publications,
attending Congressional Hearings and a limited amount (not more than 25%) of
administrative duties.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: English
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript, recommendations and
application (on website)
District of Columbia
DC Vote
Contact Person: Ms. Annonette Russell
Title: Operations Director
Organization: DC Vote
Address: 1500 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-462-6000
Fax: 202-462-7001
Email: info@dcvote.org
Website: www.dcvote.org
Organization Description: DC is a non-profit educational and advocacy
organization dedicated to securing full representation in Congress and the right
to vote for representative for residents of Washington, DC.
Internship Description: Interns assist staff in volunteer recruitment
activities, including student outreach, drafting correspondence, letters to the
editor, marketing efforts and planning and organizing events.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: April
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
District of Columbia
Death Penalty Information Center
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Death Penalty Information Center
Address: 1101 Vermont Avenue, NW-Suite 701
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-289-2275
Fax: 202-289-7336
Email: dpic@deathpenaltyinfo.org
Website: www.deathpenaltyinfo.org
Organization Description: DPIC is a non-profit organization serving the media
and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital
punishment.
Internship Description: The internship is part time and the intern will assist
in collecting information on the death penalty researching new issues,
maintaining the web page and working on special projects. A stipend offered.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
District of Columbia
Federation for American Immigration Reform
Contact Person: Ms. Ashley Hutto
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Federation for American Immigration Reform
Address: 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-328-7004
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.fairus.org
Organization Description: The Federation for American Immigration Reform is a
nation, nonprofit, public interest organization dedicated to reforming U.S.
immigration policies to serve the national interest.
Internship Description: Internships are offered the areas of government
relations, media relations and legal. Government relations interns analyze
legislation, interact with Congressional staff and work on special projects.
Media relations interns update media lists, assist with scheduling, assist with
writing the organization's monthly newsletter and attend press conferences.
Legal interns engage in extensive research in the areas of immigration law,
constitutional law and administrative law.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Varies
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample.
District of Columbia
Free the Slaves
Contact Person: NeKose Wills
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Free the Slaves
Address: 1012 14th Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-638-1865
Fax:
Email: info@freetheslaves.net
Website: www.freetheslaves.net
Organization Description: Free the Slaves is an international. human rights,
nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating modern slavery in our lifetime.
The organization attacks slavery through working with international partners,
raising awareness, promoting slave free trade, educating policy makers and
performing research.
Internship Description: Interns duties vary with the needs of the organization.
Generally they accept 1-4 interns per session and interns perform legal
research, community organizing, policy research, and web work.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
District of Columbia
Genocide Intervention Network
Contact Person: Mr. Greg Kuo
Title: Operations Assistant
Organization: Genocide Intervention Network
Address: 1333 H Street, NW-1st Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-481-8220
Fax: 202-682-1867
Email: kuo@genocideintervention.net
Website: www.genocideintervention.net
Organization Description: The Genocide Intervention Network envisions a world in
which the global community is willing and able to protect civilians from
genocide and mass atrocities. Their mission is to empower individuals and
communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide.
Internship Description: A wide range of internships are offered in their
Advocacy, Public Relations, Development, Education, Membership and Student
Anti-Genocide Departments.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: November 1
Summer: June 1
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: $70 month travel stipend
Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter and two writing samples. See
website.
District of Columbia
Global Rights
Contact Person:
Title: Internship Coordinator
Organization: Global Rights
Address: 1200 18th Street NW
Suite 602
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-822-4600
Fax: 202-822-4606
Email: internships@globalrights.org
Website: www.globalrights.org
Organization Description: Global Rights is a nonprofit organization of human
rights and legal professionals engaged in human rights advocacy, litigation and
training around the world. Their mission is to support and help empower
advocates to expand the scope of human rights protection for men and women and
to promote broad participation in creating more effective human rights standards
and procedures at the national, regional and international levels. Global Rights
has worked in 88 countries during their 26 year history.
Internship Description: The Law Group has unpaid intern positions available in
the following program areas: Africa, Bosnia, Latin America, Cambodia; Initiative
Against Trafficking in Persons; Women's Rights Advocacy Program; Initiative on
U.S. Racism; CERD and other UN activities.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 31
Spring: December 31
Summer: March 1
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Travel allowance
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and three letters of
recommendation.
District of Columbia
Guatemala Accompaniment Project of NISGUA
Contact Person: Ms. Catherine Norris
Title: Program Coordinator
Organization: Guatemala Accompaniment Project of NISGUA
Address: 1830 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-8713
Fax:
Email: gap@nisgua.org
Website: www.nisgua.org
Organization Description: The Guatemala Accompaniment Project of NISGUA sends
international volunteers to work as human rights observers in at-risk
communities in Guatemala.
Internship Description: Interns work from six months to one year as a human
rights observer in Guatemala.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research:
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics: X
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: all majors considered
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: $300/month & health insurance
Application Materials: application form is on web page
District of Columbia
Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA
Contact Person: Mr. MArty Jordan
Title: Co-Director
Organization: Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA
Address: 3321 12th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-529-6599
Fax: 202-526-4601
Email: ghrc-usa@ghrc-usa.org
Website: www.ghrc-usa.org
Organization Description: Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA is a nonprofit,
non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to monitoring, documenting,
and reporting on the human rights situation in Guatemala and promoting advocacy
for and aid to victims of human rights violations.
Internship Description: Intern activities include attending Congressional
hearings and coalition meeting that pertain to Guatemala, helping prepare human
rights alerts, helping translate and edit a bi-weekly report on human rights in
Guatemala, performing research and fundraising. The intern and GHRC/USA staff
will usually decide together on the intern's particular focus, according to the
student's interests and previous experience.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Spanish
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript.
District of Columbia
IFES, Inc
Contact Person: Ms. Michelle Boling
Title: Recruiter
Organization: IFES, Inc
Address: 1101 15th Street, NW
3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-350-6700
Fax:
Email:
Website: www.ifes.org
Organization Description: The IFES is a non-profit, NGO providing technical
assistance to emerging democracies around the world.
Internship Description: Interns work both in program areas (particular countries)
and in administration such as finance, development, public affairs and media
relations.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Apply on line.
District of Columbia
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Contact Person: Ms. Alexandra Acosta
Title: Communications Manager
Organization: Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Address: 815 16th Street, NW
4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-508-6919
Fax: 202-508-6922
Email: cmoreno@lclaa.org
Website: www.lclaa.org
Organization Description: The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement is
America's premiere national organization dedicated to build social, economic and
political power for Hispanic workers their families and their communities. Founded
in 1973, LCLAA advocates for the interests of 1.7 million Latino trade unionists
throughout the country and Puerto Rico.
Internship Description: LCLAA's internship program is project oriented and
designed to provide exposure to the administrative, communications, research and
marketing functions within the organization. The internship helps develop
leadership skills, communications, organizing, event planning and team
management.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: Varies
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
District of Columbia
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights-Leadership Conference Education Fund
Contact Person:
Title: Intern Coordinator
Organization: Leadership Conference on Civil Rights-Leadership Conference
Education Fund
Address: 1629 K Street NW
Tenth Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-466-3311
Fax: 202-466-3435
Email: internships@civilrights.oeg
Website: www.civilrights.org
Organization Description: The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights is the
nation's oldest, largest and most diverse coalition of organizations committed
to the protection of civil and human rights in the United States.
Internship Description: The LCCR/LCEF internship program provides young people
interested in public service and civil rights exposure to a diverse group of
talented and committed people who have chosen public service and advocacy as
their profession.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations: X
Economic Research:
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students:
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy:
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management:
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Stipend: X
If yes, Stipend Amount: $50 week
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.
District of Columbia
National Fair Housing Alliance
Contact Person: Ms. Deidre Swesnik
Title: Director of Public Policy and Communications
Organization: National Fair Housing Alliance
Address: 1212 New York Avenue
Suite 525
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-898-1661
Fax: 202-371-9744
Email: dswesnik@nationalfairhousing.org
Website: www.nationalfairhousing.org
Organization Description: The Alliance is the only national organization
dedicated solely to ending housing discrimination. NFHA works to eliminate
housing discrimination and ensure equal opportunity through leadership
education, outreach, membership services, public policy, advocacy and
enforcement.
Internship Description: The Alliance's internships offer hands on opportunities
to do public policy briefings, interact with Capitol Hill staff, perform basic
legal research and document drafting.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising:
Media Relations:
Economic Research:
Community Organizing:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students:
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism:
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: March
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter.
District of Columbia
National Partnership for Women and Families
Contact Person: Ms. Helen McBride
Title: Director of Administration
Organization: National Partnership for Women and Families
Address: 1875 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 650
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-986-2600
Fax: 202-986-2539
Email: hmcbride@nationalpartnership.org
Website: www.nationalpartnership.org
Organization Description: Founded in 1971 as the Women's Legal Defense Fund, The
National Partnership for Women and Families is a non-profit, nonpartisan
advocacy group that use public education and policy to promote fairness in the
workplace, access to quality health care, and policies that help women and men
meet the dual demands of work and family.
Internship Description: The National Partnership offers undergraduate
internships in the areas of work and family, workplace fairness, communications,
Action Council and membership, and annual luncheon. They also offer law clerk
internships in the work and family, workplace fairness and health care programs.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates:
Graduate Students: X
Law Students: X
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies:
International Development:
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors:
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: February 15
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcript, and
list of references.
District of Columbia
Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA)
Contact Person: Ms. Catherine Norris
Title: U.S. Program Coordinator
Organization: Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA)
Address: 1830 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-8713
Fax: 202-223-8221
Email: gap@nisgua.org
Website: www.nisgua.org
Organization Description: NISGUA supports social movements in Guatemala working
for a democratic, multi ethnic, and pluri-cultural society, based on
socioeconomic justice and full respect for human rights and freedom of
expression.
Internship Description: Interns assist in research, advocacy, writing, and
grassroots organizing for NISGUA's programs. The average length of an internship
is 3 months. All internships are unpaid. They also have volunteer human rights
observer positions in Guatemala. Please contact them for more information.
Obtain application from their website.
Experiences Offered:
Policy Research: X
Writing: X
Fund Raising: X
Media Relations: X
Economic Research: X
Community Organizing: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Other:
Internships for:
Undergraduates: X
Graduate Students: X
Law Students:
Majors Desired:
Economics:
Journalism: X
Policy: X
International Studies: X
International Development: X
Non-Profit Management: X
Other Majors: Spanish, Latin American Studies
Semesters available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: 2 months prior
Spring: 2 months prior
Summer: Ongoing
Stipend:
If yes, Stipend Amount:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and application form
which is available on the website.
District of Columbia
Peace Brigades International
Contact Person: Ms