Freedom from Torture has a policy internship programme for people with a background in human rights or refugee protection who are interested in pursuing a policy career within the NGO (non-governmental organisation) world.
Their internships are an opportunity to learn how large human rights NGOs develop and deliver their policy agendas, whilst also contributing to the generation of evidence-based policy on torture survivors specifically. Please note that a law degree, enrolment in a university course leading to a law degree, is a prerequisite for this role.
Previous policy interns have especially valued:
- Learning about torture, the rights of torture survivors and the UK’s asylum system
- Gaining experience of how policy strategies are developed and implemented by NGOs
- Undertaking research
- Attending external meetings relating to human rights and refugee protection issues
- Learning about different advocacy methods
- Study trips to Parliament
- Contributing to strategic litigation
- A supportive working environment
Their volunteers and interns are asked to give a regular commitment; for this role Freedom from Torture require 2 to 3 days per week, for up to 6 months.
They are able to reimburse lunch of up to £4.00 per day and reasonable travel expenses incurred in the course of carrying out volunteer work.
Location: London
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