Remote Internship at the National Human Rights Commission

About the Organization

The National Human Rights Commission is mandated to promote Human Rights literacy and awareness, as per Section 12 (h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. To raise awareness among University students about the need for protection and promotion of Human Rights, the Commission has been conducting internship programmes regularly since 1998.

About the Opportunity

For August 2025, a two-week “Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) – August 2025” will be held from 11th to 22nd August 2025. Applications are invited from eligible students nationwide.

Eligibility

• Students studying in 3rd year and onwards of any integrated 5 year PG Course;
• Students studying in 3rd / final year of a graduation course;
• Students of any semester/ year of any post-graduate degree course (also applicable to the students in three year LL.B programme);
• Students of any semester/ year of any post-graduate diploma course;
• Students who are research scholars in any stream.

Responsibilities

• Address/ Interaction with Hon’ble Chairperson and Members of NHRC and other domain Experts including senior Govt. of India Officials.
• Group Project work on Human Right issues.
• Book Review
• Films on Human Rights concerning child and bonded labour issues, Anti Trafficking, Health including mental health and Education issues etc.
• Virtual Field Visit to Jail, Police Station & NGO/ Shelter Homes. In these virtual visits the interns get to see the working of these institutions and may get their related questions addressed.

Duration

11th to 22nd August, 2025.

Location

Virtual

How to Apply?

Application to be submitted online using the link given below.

Deadline

The last date for submission of the application is 23rd July, 2025 (18.00 hours).

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