International Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law Programme
2025 - 2026
About GICJ
Geneva International Centre for Justice (GICJ) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, dedicated to promoting and reinforcing commitments to human rights principles and norms.
Mission
Grounded in International Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Human Rights Law, GICJ monitors and documents human rights violations and seeks justice for victims through all available legal mechanisms.
To achieve its mission, GICJ:
- Raises awareness of human rights violations through various channels.
- Collaborates with a global coalition of NGOs, academics, lawyers, and experts.
- Engages with the United Nations by submitting reports, letters, and urgent appeals on human rights violations, attending Human Rights Council sessions, and organizing conferences.
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
GICJ is seeking motivated and skilled interns and volunteers to contribute to its programs and activities. Opportunities are available in the fields of:
- International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- Journalism
- Social Media
- Administration
- Fundraising
Benefits
Through this internship and volunteering, participants will gain:
- In-depth knowledge of international human rights law, humanitarian law, and international law applications.
- Insights into the United Nations, its bodies, and their functions.
- An understanding of NGO structures and their role in civil society engagement with the UN.
- Experience in research, writing, and advocacy.
- Confidence in public speaking at meetings and conferences.
Responsibilities
Interns and volunteers will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- Monitoring UN human rights meetings and activities, such as Human Rights Council and treaty body sessions.
- Conducting research and analysis on human rights violations and applicable international law.
- Drafting reports, letters, statements, and urgent appeals for submission to UN bodies.
- Assisting in organizing, promoting, and executing conferences and meetings.
- Preparing summaries and press releases on meetings and GICJ activities.
- Managing content for GICJ’s website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
- Supporting media requests, preparing newsletters, and issuing press releases.
- Performing administrative tasks as needed.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Background in international law, human rights, political science, international relations, media, or a related field.
- Strong writing, research, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, committed to human rights advocacy, and attentive to detail.
- PhD, MA, or BA degree holders or current students.
- Candidates with previous fundraising experience are welcome to apply for fundraising-focused internships.
- Fluency in English or Arabic, Spanish, French is required.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Specific requirement:
- Due to visa restrictions, in-person internships or volunteering are available only for Swiss or EU citizens, or individuals with a valid Swiss or EU permit. Remote internships are open to all nationalities.
- The internship should be the subject of a tripartite agreement between the three parties—the education institute, the student and the organisation. The educational objectives of the internship shall be specified in the agreement.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as attachments to
- Cover letter signed by the applicant
- Resume
- Latest academic certificate or current academic enrolment
- Reference contact details
- Copy of the passport or ID
Email Subject: “Internship 2025 - 2026”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
