Human Rights Internship in Lebanon  (New)

The Foundation for Human and Humanitarian Rights in Lebanon is providing a unique internship that brings the knowledge of human rights theory and practice into a challenging experience. Benefiting from a thorough human rights course at the university level, interns are expected to use their understanding to conduct practical field work in ongoing human rights issues in Lebanon.

By giving interns an insight into the Foundation’s work, the program intends to increase the participants understanding of current human rights issues in Lebanon and the wider Middle East, in order to help educate the future defenders of human rights across international borders.

Though not a full fledged academic institution, the Foundation offers a human rights course that is now taught in the leading seven Lebanese universities. Students will learn of the philosophical roots of human rights thought as well as the practical methods that can be used to put human rights into practice.

Interns are involved in drafting reports and press releases as well as the administration of the Foundation’s archives. Interns will also be involved in the organization of HR related events and or campaigns that happen to occur during their internship period. Towards the end of the internship candidates will be given the opportunity to conduct their own research or on the ground investigation of human rights issues in Lebanon, within the capacity of the Foundation.

Applicants must be enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate program or graduate program or completed a degree in any general field ranging from Human Rights Law to Environmental Studies, including the following fields: International Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Sociology, History, Political Science, Journalism, Gender Studies, Web Design, or related fields.

The participants must have a good command of at least one of the following: English, Arabic or French. Candidates with a knowledge of two or more languages will be given preference.

The internship will proceed for a period of four weeks, befinning from July 20th through to August, comprising of an educational program as well as a practical application of the participants knowledge. The internship period may be renewed depending upon the work being conducted by the Intern.

The Foundation does not remunerate interns who are expected to bear their own travel costs and living expenses. Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining visas. Interns must have their own health insurance. (Please see annex for technical assistance and contacts).

The following documents are required:

Closing dates for application are May 20th. Selected candidates are normally informed at least one month before the starting date of the internship. Unsuccessful candidates may reapply for following periods.

Candidates should send their applications to:

By mail to:
Foundation for Human and Humanitarian Rights Lebanon (FHHRL)
Starco Buidling, Block A, Room 803,
Down Town, Beirut,
Lebanon

Applications can be sent by email to sbeydoun@fhhrl.org

ANNEX OF GENERAL INFORMATION

Accommodation

Foyer des Jeunes
La Sagesse Achrafieh Liban
B.P. 175073 Gemmaize
Email: fdj@inco.com.lb
Bureau 01/561953
Fax 01/561956
Central 01/562100

One day costs 20 US dollars per day, incl. breakfast.

Hospitals

American University Hospital +961-1-350 000
Saint George Hospital +961-1-581 700
Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital +961-1-615 300
Makassed Hospital +961-1-663 511

Currency

The Lebanese currency is the Lebanese Pound. One dollar equals 1500 LbP. Participants can change money at the airport, banks, the hotel or any change kiosk. Please note that you can also pay with the US dollar. All credit cards are accepted.

Tourism

Please note that the organizers are not responsible for any tourism activity the participants intend to make. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements after the internship hours.