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6 Advocacy Internships – Remote (Full-Time, Six Months) at the European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR)

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European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR)

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Introduction – Launch Your Advocacy Career

Are you passionate about democracy, human rights, and international advocacy? The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) is offering an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to gain hands-on experience in advocacy, research, and communications while working remotely.

About ECDHR

The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) is a Brussels-based NGO dedicated to promoting democracy and protecting human rights, with a strong focus on Europe, the Middle East, and engagement with international institutions. ECDHR works closely with the European Parliament, European Commission, EU Member States, and the United Nations to ensure accountability, advance reforms, and strengthen human rights protections worldwide.

Internship Overview

Position: Advocacy Internship
Number of Openings: 6 interns
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months, full-time
Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit available through universities)
Reporting to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

All interns will be immersed in the advocacy cycle of ECDHR’s work, with opportunities to:

Draft and publish weekly blog posts on human rights and democracy issues.
Contribute to monthly briefing papers targeting EU institutions, UN mechanisms, and other policy stakeholders.
Design and execute a final capstone project, independently conceiving and running an advocacy initiative with staff guidance.
Support policy research and advocacy related to the European Parliament, European Commission, and UN system.
Contribute to communications and outreach, including digital campaigns, social media strategy, and innovative tools for audience engagement.

Eligibility Requirements

Strong interest in human rights, international law, or Middle East politics.
Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Creativity and initiative to design independent advocacy projects.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
For Digital Advocacy applicants: experience with campaign design, social media management, or digital communication tools is an asset.

Benefits

While the internship is unpaid, interns will gain:

Practical advocacy experience in international policy and human rights work.
Direct exposure to EU institutions and the UN system.
Professional guidance from experienced staff.
The chance to build a final advocacy project to showcase as part of their portfolio.
Academic credit (where arranged with universities).

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please send the following by email to internships@ecdhr.org:

A CV
A cover letter
A short writing sample (2–3 pages)

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this posting, including deadlines and application links, United Nations Internships cannot guarantee and cannot be held responsible for the content of external postings. Applicants are strongly encouraged to verify all details directly with the hiring organisation before applying.

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