Description

Our Human Rights internships in Cambodia are based in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The placements give interns the opportunity to work alongside a respected humanitarian organization while also gaining first-hand experience in human rights law in practice.

Interns must have completed at least three years of a related undergraduate degree and have a strong interest in human rights issues. Interns with related degrees or relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply.

Interns need to commit to at least 2 months on a Human Rights internship in Cambodia.

Human Rights interns work with one of our partner Human Rights organizations in Phnom Penh. The organizations are non-profit NGOs that focus on a variety of Human Rights issues through promoting people's rights, legal education, and consultation. The organizations represent local communities and develop laws to protect their interests. They also train groups like the Employers Council in workers rights and train Commune Councils so they understand the rights communities possess.

Recent areas that these organizations have been involved in include educating pregnant women on labor laws and promoting housing rights by helping groups that have been evicted from certain areas gain compensation for losing their land.

Interning with Projects Abroad in Phnom Penh would be a valuable addition to your resume and might just secure you that lucrative first job once you graduate.

Highlights

Your precise role will be determined by your background and level of interest in specific areas. Interns work under the supervision of the local staff. Depending which organization you join you could be working in some of the following areas: labor, good governance, natural resources, access to justice, housing rights, or workers rights (in the fields of farming, food, civil service, tourism, and clothing factory workers).

The majority of the work is usually office based, though you may occasionally have the opportunity to participate in site visits within Phnom Penh, attend meetings or workshops, or visit one of the provinces. All interns can expect to be involved in researching and collecting documents, compiling reports, and editing and translating written materials.

Interns will need to have excellent English skills and should be flexible, proactive, and hardworking. You will be a representative of a professional organization and must take your position seriously to meet the demands of this rewarding internship.

Intern Types

• Human Rights
• Law

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The price of each placement includes all your food and accommodation, transfers to and from the airport, full travel and medical insurance plus support and 24 hour back-up from our staff based around the world.

Experience Required

yes

interns must have completed at least three years of a related undergraduate degree and have an interest in human rights issues

Volunteer Types

• Community Organizing
• Human Rights
• Law

Typical Volunteer

Projects Abroad volunteers are open minded, flexible and really want to explore the world.

Age Range

16 andup

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992