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International Human Rights Internships in Cambodia

CLEC Human Rights project

Our Human Rights internships in Cambodia are based in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The placements give interns the opportunity to work alongside a respected humanitarian organization while also gaining first-hand experience in human rights law in practice.

Interns must have completed at least three years of a related undergraduate degree and have a strong interest in human rights issues. Interns with related degrees or relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply.

Interns need to commit to at least 2 months on a Human Rights internship in Cambodia.

Human Rights Internships Abroad in Cambodia

Human Rights interns in Cambodia Human Rights interns work with one of our partner Human Rights organizations in Phnom Penh. The organizations are non-profit NGOs that focus on a variety of Human Rights issues through promoting people's rights, legal education, and consultation. The organizations represent local communities and develop laws to protect their interests. They also train groups like the Employers Council in workers rights and train Commune Councils so they understand the rights communities possess.

Recent areas that these organizations have been involved in include educating pregnant women on labor laws and promoting housing rights by helping groups that have been evicted from certain areas gain compensation for losing their land.

Interning with Projects Abroad in Phnom Penh would be a valuable addition to your resume and might just secure you that lucrative first job once you graduate.

International Human Rights Experience with Projects Abroad

Your precise role will be determined by your background and level of interest in specific areas. Interns work under the supervision of the local staff. Depending which organization you join you could be working in some of the following areas: labor, good governance, natural resources, access to justice, housing rights, or workers rights (in the fields of farming, food, civil service, tourism, and clothing factory workers).

The majority of the work is usually office based, though you may occasionally have the opportunity to participate in site visits within Phnom Penh, attend meetings or workshops, or visit one of the provinces. All interns can expect to be involved in researching and collecting documents, compiling reports, and editing and translating written materials.

Interns will need to have excellent English skills and should be flexible, proactive, and hardworking. You will be a representative of a professional organization and must take your position seriously to meet the demands of this rewarding internship.