Human Rights Internship in South Africa

What is the Human Rights Internship in South Africa all about?

Join Kaya Human Rights Internship in South Africa and contribute to local organizations providing services to those victims of human rights violations. 

South Africa has one of the most liberal constitutions in the world and is home to many progressive human rights NGOs. Yet, many South Africans are still denied some of their rights and freedoms as it should be guaranteed to them by law. South Africa is committed to building a human rights-based society, making it the ideal location to gain an understanding of human right’s violations and challenges within the country.

During the human rights internship in South Africa, you will be working with a program coordinator who also happens to be a human right advocate and qualified lawyer. Through this mentorship, you will have the opportunity to learn more about international human rights law and participate in policy development with community stakeholders. For the duration of your internship experience, you will gain an appreciation for the nation’s progressive human rights culture through your daily internship work.

The Human Rights Internship in South Africa works with a multitude of local organizations. Interns are matched with programs based on their skills, experience and interest to ensure they are able to offer assistant that contributes to the overall mission of the host organization. Most host organizations are service-oriented and specialized in different categories of human rights including women’s shelters, refugee and migration centers or organizations working with ex-offenders.

This Human Right Internship in South Africa is a great opportunity to gain some employable skills in your field of study and career interest.

Why choose this Human Rights Internship in South Africa placement?

• Gain insights in the areas of prevention, advocacy, victim assistance, and rehabilitation.
• Receive in-depth training and insights into local South African human right landscape.
• Get involved with tasks and initiatives that make a clear and beneficial contribution to the overall goals and mission of the organization

Role of the Human Rights Intern

This internship gives interns a chance to make an impact on human rights in South Africa by working with a local organization combating the local issues. Your role and tasks will depend on your areas of studies and interests, but you can be assured you will contribute to the overall mission of your host organization servicing victims of freedoms and rights in South Africa.

What skills do I need to be a Human Rights Intern in South Africa?

In order to be accepted on the Human Rights Internship in South Africa, you will be asked to go through an interview process to determine your eligibility. Flexibility, willingness to learn, dedication, patience and passion for the matter are essential. Also, this placement can be very emotional, so a certain level of maturity is required.

Travel during COVID times

The health and safety of our travelers and our local communities remain central to our plans for reopening countries and projects. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been adapting our programs and protocols to protect all those involved, and ask for everyone’s patience and collaboration as new rules are implemented in-country. For all projects, new standards of sanitation, procedures and social behaviors are in place, including new health and hygiene protocols and social distancing practices. You can read more here. Each location may be slightly different in the way they operate. We encourage you to inquire to your placement advisor to learn more about your specific project as you plan for your responsible return to travel!

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