Asia Division Intern

Asia Division Intern

Application Deadline:  15 July 2026

The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking two undergraduate or graduate students to intern in our Sydney office. The interns will focus on projects surrounding domestic and international issues of Australia. Ideally, the interns will be available part-time, for 15-20 hours per week, for three months, beginning in late-August or early-September 2026 (dates and schedule are flexible) with the possibility to extend.

Responsibilities:

Interns will primarily focus on:

• Conducting background desk research;
• Monitoring press coverage and updating lists;
• Assisting with outreach tasks regarding human rights in the Asia region, with a particular focus on Australia; and
• Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the intern's interests.

Qualifications: 

This position is best suited for individuals interested in interning in a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled students for the duration of the internship term;
• Applicants should have strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to projects, and reliability with a strong interest in international human rights is required;
• Experience with media, social media, government relations, event