Work for PHR

Internships at Physicians for Human Rights

Interns are an important part of the work we do at PHR. In these unpaid positions, interns assist staff in the research of human rights violations in particular countries and in organizing campaigns on select human rights issues, such as landmines, global AIDS or juvenile justice. Interns may be assigned a geographic area to monitor for individual violations of human rights and help draft letters to governments to protest such violations. Interns may also research selected human rights issues where medicine and law intersect. Other possible projects may involve assisting in the organization of educational programs or national meetings on human rights issues or monitoring the media’s coverage of human rights issues and assisting in outreach to all forms of media (TV, radio, newspaper) with our communications department. An intern in our Washington office may be asked to represent PHR at press conferences or meetings, to collaborate with and contact other human rights organizations, and to be involved in advocacy. Interns may be asked to assist with some administrative tasks as well.

Interns should possess excellent writing skills and have previous exposure to international human rights issues. No medical knowledge is necessary. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, the internet, and basic computer skills are essential.

To apply, submit a resume, writing sample, references and cover letter directly to:

Internship Coordinator at Physicians for Human Rights
2 Arrow Street, Suite 301
Cambridge, MA 02138
Fax (617) 301-4250
internship@phrusa.org