Key Skills

Job Description

Volunteer Research Interns Wanted Migration & Refugee Rights | Women & Children’s Rights | UN Mechanisms Solidarity & Unity is a Netherlands-based non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing the protection of migrant and refugee rights, with a particular focus on women, girls, and children affected by migration and displacement. We actively contribute to United Nations human rights mechanisms, especially the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), by preparing civil society (stakeholder) reports and engaging in international advocacy. We are currently seeking Volunteer Research Interns to support our human rights research and reporting activities. Interns will contribute to: Country-based research on migration and refugee rights Documentation of human rights violations affecting women, girls, and children Analysis of reports from the UN, OHCHR, UNHCR, and international NGOs Supporting the drafting of civil society submissions for the UN UPR Profile: Students in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Human Rights, or related fields Strong interest in human rights, migration, and refugee protection Willingness to engage in research and written analysis 🕒 Format: Remote / Part-time (flexible hours) 📅 Duration: e.g. 3 months 📍 Location: Europe-wide (students based in the Netherlands are especially encouraged) 🎓 Participants will receive an Official Certificate of Contribution. Join Solidarity & Unity in strengthening international advocacy for migrants, refugees, women, and children.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct country-based research on migration and refugee rights, document violations affecting women, girls, and children, and analyze reports from UN bodies and international NGOs. Support the drafting of civil society submissions for the UN Universal Periodic Review and related international advocacy.

Requirements

Applicants should be students in law, international relations, political science, sociology, human rights, or a related field, with a strong interest in human rights, migration, and refugee protection. They should be willing to conduct research and written analysis.

Benefits

• Official Certificate of Contribution