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Refugee Research Internship in Cape Town, South Africa
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Explore a meaningful opportunity to tackle global challenges related to human displacement through an internship with the Scalabrini Institute of Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA). Spanning five to six months and based in Cape Town, this internship focuses on scientific research and data analysis, providing an in-depth exploration of human rights issues in the context of migration. SIHMA actively advocates for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, disseminating crucial information on policies that safeguard the rights of individuals in motion. Your responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing data, participating in forums and workshops for donors, conducting thorough literature reviews, and crafting insightful write-ups. To qualify, candidates should hold a degree in a pertinent field (Human Rights, Social Sciences, Statistics, etc.), possess experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, demonstrate strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, and English fluency. If you’re passionate about the well-being of migrants and refugees, this internship offers a unique platform for making a positive impact.
Explore a meaningful opportunity to tackle global challenges related to human displacement through an internship with the Scalabrini Institute of Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA). Spanning five to six months and based in Cape Town, this internship focuses on scientific research and data analysis, providing an in-depth exploration of human rights issues in the context of migration. SIHMA actively advocates for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, disseminating crucial information on policies that safeguard the rights of individuals in motion. Your responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing data, participating in forums and workshops for donors, conducting thorough literature reviews, and crafting insightful write-ups. To qualify, candidates should hold a degree in a pertinent field (Human Rights, Social Sciences, Statistics, etc.), possess experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, demonstrate strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, and English fluency. If you’re passionate about the well-being of migrants and refugees, this internship offers a unique platform for making a positive impact.
Program Highlights
Acquire hands-on experience in human rights advocacy, concentrating on refugees, diasporic communities, and asylum seekers.
Enhance your research capabilities by contributing to an institute that generates vital data addressing the challenges faced by migrants and refugees.
Offer assistance to individuals who have been compelled to leave or escape their homes and nations.
Gain insights into legislative and policy reform, along with its effective implementation.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Cape Town, recognized as one of the most picturesque cities globally.
Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 3-6 Months
- Human Rights
- Human Rights
- Writing
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Ghanaian
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Human Rights
- Causes
- Human Rights
- Writing
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
21+
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Ghanaian
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Internship Placement
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Refugee Research Internship with SIHMA all about?
The SIHMA Refugee Research Internship provides an exceptional opportunity for individuals with research skills and a passion for human rights to contribute to significant change. Interns collaborate with an organization in Cape Town to conduct scientific research, publish journals and reports, and advocate for legislative changes that promote the rights and dignity of migrants in South Africa.
What is the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa?
SIHMA is a Cape Town-based research institute that advocates for the rights of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Its mission is to conduct and disseminate research to increase our understanding of human mobility. By producing valuable insights into the challenges and experiences of people on the move, SIHMA aims to inform policies that uphold their rights and dignity.
What skills and experiences can I gain from the internship?
The internship provides a variety of valuable skills and experiences, such as hands-on research experience, data collecting and analysis, academic writing, and policy advocacy knowledge. Interns also benefit from working in a collaborative environment, gaining insights into NGO operations, and participating in activities that improve the lives of disadvantaged communities.
Are there any other fees that the program fee does not cover?
Yes, the program costs exclude flights, visas, medical and travel insurance, lunch, drinks, snacks, personal goods, weekend meals, transportation to and from the office, and expenditures related to optional excursions or activities.
How can I apply for this internship?
Examine whether the program matches your skills, preferences, and objectives. Check the qualifications and deadlines, and then request information by clicking the "Inquire Here" button or "Apply Now" if you believe the program is right for you.
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Explore a meaningful opportunity to tackle global challenges related to human displacement through an internship with the Scalabrini Institute of Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA). Spanning five to six months and based in Cape Town, this internship focuses on scientific research and data analysis, providing an in-depth exploration of human rights issues in the context of migration. SIHMA actively advocates for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, disseminating crucial information on policies that safeguard the rights of individuals in motion. Your responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing data, participating in forums and workshops for donors, conducting thorough literature reviews, and crafting insightful write-ups. To qualify, candidates should hold a deg...
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Ready to Learn More?
Explore a meaningful opportunity to tackle global challenges related to human displacement through an internship with the Scalabrini Institute of Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA). Spanning five to six months and based in Cape Town, this internship focuses on scientific research and data analysis, providing an in-depth exploration of human rights issues in the context of migration. SIHMA actively advocates for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, disseminating crucial information on policies that safeguard the rights of individuals in motion. Your responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing data, participating in forums and workshops for donors, conducting thorough literature reviews, and crafting insightful write-ups. To qualify, candidates should hold a deg...
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