Asia Division Intern
Sydneyonsitejunior$31K – $42K
via Greenhouse
About this role
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…
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