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OHCHR Human Rights Internship 2026 in Brussels, Belgium

🏛 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) / United Nations 📍 Brussels, Belgium 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

OHCHR Human Rights Internship 2026 is an internship opportunity offered by a United Nations office (OHCHR) in Brussels. It targets students enrolled in graduate programs or final-year bachelor’s students in fields related to political science, international relations, or law, for a six-month placement that provides practical work experience and exposure to UN operations. Interns gain hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and skills development, with visa assistance provided and a credential to add to their CVs.

Benefits & funding

Gain hands-on practical experience working on real-time projects under OHCHR staff; exposure to UN work; networking with peers and experts; development of soft and technical skills; visa assistance for overseas students; CV enhancement.

Eligibility

Open to students currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including final-year undergraduates) or recent graduates in law, political science, international relations, or related fields.

How to apply

Apply online via the UN Careers portal; click Apply Now to submit the application by the deadline.

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