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Human Rights Internship in Palestine – Refugees, Law, & more

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Program Overview

The Internship in Palestine Program offers internationals a unique opportunity to experience Palestinian culture, daily life, human rights, refugee issues, and politics in Hebron, West Bank, while contributing to a community development program with the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine. The program includes organized visits to local institutions, including Palestinian NGOs, community centers...

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Program Highlights

Attend 20 hours of conversational Palestinian Arabic lessons for each month you intern—studying MSA, Fusha, or colloquial Arabic.
Join visits to various sites in Hebron (refugee camps, the Old City, different factories, and more), allowing you to understand Palestinian politics and experience occupation in the West Bank.
Have the opportunity to live in and gain impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East.
Visit unique tourist attractions including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho.
Receive assistance from well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers—each with an excellent educational background, ready and happy to help you.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Certificate of Completion

Quick Details

Location
West Bank, Palestine
Availability
Year(s) Offered:2026
Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Development
  • Education
  • Human Rights
  • Humanities
  • International Relations
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Program Details

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Locations

  • West Bank, Palestine

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: 2026
  • Intern Duration: Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months

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51 reviews

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