About Physicians for Human Rights
A Nobel Peace Prize co-laureate, PHR is a global organization founded on the idea that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to stop human rights violations. PHR’s investigations and expertise are used to advocate for the protection of persecuted health workers and medical facilities under attack, prevent torture, document mass atrocities, and hold those who violate human rights accountable.
For more information about PHR, please see our website at www.physiciansforhumanrights.org.
Internship Description
The research and investigations department is seeking an intern to assist with research for PHR’s online, interactive map of attacks on health care in Syria, and other programmatic research as needed. This is an opportunity to develop research and analytical skills on topical and important human rights issues from our hands-on work.
PHR tracks the deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on medical workers and health facilities in Syria on an online, interactive map (http://www.phr.org/syria-map). To date, PHR has documented the deaths of +700 medical personnel and +340 attacks on hospitals, over 90% by Syrian government and allied forces. Through this documentation, PHR seeks to better inform the media, motivate governments and the UN to denounce such violations of international law, and reinforce that attacks on medical workers, hospitals, and health care infrastructure must stop.
The intern will be mentored by the program associate, research and investigations department. Projects and tasks the intern may work on include:
Researching and analyzing data regarding PHR’s investigations in Syria and elsewhere.
Keeping abreast of international developments and human rights violations.
Organizing the research and entering it into the PHR database.
Contributing to the development of advocacy strategies to promote PHR’s voice.
The intern will also have the opportunity to attend regular learning and social events with other interns and staff from PHR to round out the learning experience and complement career mentoring provided by the program associate.
Qualifications and Experience
Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree, or a recent graduate in a related field.
Turkish, Russian, and/or Kurdish (Northern Kurdish/Kurmanji) language skills are a plus.
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to human rights.
Exceptional analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and professionally.
Mature judgement, strong sense of integrity, initiative, and a self-starter.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Location and Hours
The investigations intern will be based in PHR’s New York City Office.
This unpaid internship may be either full-time or part-time.
PHR staff will assist with any paperwork required for institutional credit or external scholarships/fellowships.
The internship will commence in May with at least a 10-week commitment.
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