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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...
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...
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
- Online
- Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 3-6 Months
- Human Rights
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Online
- Bloemfontein, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Human Rights
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- 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
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accepted Education Levels
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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Ready to Learn More?
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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