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Human Rights Internship in South Africa

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Between research, advocacy material development, and community engagement, contribute to human rights advocacy through initiatives addressing some of South Africa’s most pressing social issues. Join a local, registered nonprofit in South Africa that works to strengthen protection systems in place for human rights advocacy and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). You will perform research on...

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Program Highlights

Build transferable skills such as problem-solving alongside role specific tasks of coordination, monitoring and evaluating, and communication

Gain insight into human rights conflict on a global scale in a fast-paced environment

Work with a dynamic team through collaboration to support project goals and deliver quality outcomes

Contribute as a researcher and communicator to bring forward original ideas and solutions

Choose between an in-country or remote experience depending on your preference

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Online
  • Bloemfontein, South Africa
Starts At: $765 for 8 Weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Human Rights
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jul 22, 2026

Awards

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • Bloemfontein, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Human Rights

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

  • 8 Weeks: $765

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Internship Placement
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Academic Advising

Refund Policy

Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application

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Between research, advocacy material development, and community engagement, contribute to human rights advocacy through initiatives addressing some of South Africa’s most pressing social issues. Join a local, registered nonprofit in South Africa that works to strengthen protection systems in place for human rights advocacy and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). You will perform research on local policy, engage with affected community members, and drive further awareness and initiatives for positive change. Dedicated to serving vulnerable groups, this nonprofit enables interns to the transition of impactful roles through combining structure training and on-the-ground exposure while also offering direct mentorship from a team lead. Interns may choose to go in-country or remotely, as...

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