The length of the stay can be negotiated according to the schedule of the applicant, however, it is preferred if the intern is able to stay for a period of 3 to 5 consecutive months, though internships in the July-August period is generally of two months duration. Work required The International Service for Human Rights has set up an internship programme by which students or graduates come to Geneva to assist us in our work, while learning how the United Nations human rights system functions and obtaining the practical experience of the political realities of the intergovernmental world. Many of our former interns are now working for the United Nations, human rights organisations, research institutes and at various Ministries of Foreign Affairs throughout the world. Unfortunately the International Service for Human Rights cannot fund interns. Interns must find sufficient funding for their travel, health insurance, daily living and lodging costs.
Geneva is an expensive city.
The Secretariat can provide an indication of the living costs in Geneva and information on relatively cheap student hostels. 16 CH 1211 Geneva, Switzerland Tel.