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Asia Division Intern

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humanrightswatch logoHumanrightswatch · Tokyo, Japan
Full-timeOn-site1d ago
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Requirements

  • Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students for the duration of the internship term;
  • Students with relevant coursework in human rights are encouraged to apply;
  • Strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to projects, and reliability with strong attention to detail are required;
  • A demonstrated strong interest in human rights is highly desirable;
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, internet applications) and internet research skills are essential; and
  • Advanced level proficiency in Japanese and English (both in writing and speaking) is highly desirable.
  • Applicants who are offered an internship must possess valid work authorization in Japan for the duration of the internship.

Benefits

How to Apply:If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email internships@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.Asia Division Internインターン募集アジア部門東京オフィス応募締切 : 2026 年 7 月 15 日ヒューマン・ライツ・ウォッチ（HRW）アジア部門では、2026年10 月から2027年3月末の期間、東京オフィスで一緒に活動してくださる、パートタイムの学生インターンを募集しています。インターンは、団体内外で行われる講義、研修、ワークショップ 、人権に関するイベント等に参加する機会のほか、他のHRWインターン、ボランティア、スタッフとのネットワーキングの機会を得ることができます。大学等で身に着けた知見を活かすことができる貴重な機会です。国内外の人権問題に興味のある学生さんからのご応募をお待ちしております。主な業務内容：国内外における人権問題に関するHRWの調査およびアドボカシー活動の補助アジア地域およびその他地域に関するデスクリサーチやデータ分析外部の会議への出席その他、インターンの関心や能力に応じて、随時発生するプロジェクトへの参加応募条件：インターンシップ期間中、学部生または大学院生であること（人権に関連する分野のコースを履修していることが望ましい）英語及び日本語での高度な言語能力（読み書き・会話ともに）が望ましいコンピュータスキル（Microsoft Office、Excel、インターネット関連アプリケーション）およびインターネット上でのリサーチスキル必須高いモチベーションと主体性を持って、業務に取り組む姿勢と細部への注意力国内外の人権問題への強い関心※インターンシップ期間中を通じて、日本での有効な就労許可を有している必要があります。報酬等：昼食代（オフィスでの勤務日1日あたり800円）交通費（実費・上限1日あたり2,000円Vision insurance

Additional Information

Asia Division Intern Application Deadline: 15 July 2026 The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking student interns in the Tokyo office. Ideally, the interns will be available part-time from October 2026 through the end of March 2027. The interns will focus on projects surrounding domestic and international issues of Japan. Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting. Responsibilities: The internship will primarily focus on the following: Assisting with HRW research on domestic and international human rights issues related to Japan, as well as with advocacy on those issues; Conducting desk research, analyzing data, and organizing advocacy efforts regarding issues in Asia and beyond; Attending external meetings with staff in the Asia division; and Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the student's interests and abilities.

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