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Americas Division Intern

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Divisão Américas - Estagiário Brasil

Inscrições abertas até 05 de dezembro de 2025

A Divisão das Américas da Human Rights Watch (HRW) está em busca de um(a) estagiário(a) de graduação ou pós-graduação para o Escritório de São Paulo. Idealmente, o(a) estagiário(a) estará disponível entre janeiro de 2026 e junho de 2026, com até 30 horas semanais (datas e número de horas por semana são flexíveis). A inscrição em um programa de graduação ou pós-graduação em uma universidade brasileira durante o período do estágio é obrigatória. Estudantes matriculados em São Paulo ou em outras cidades do Brasil podem se candidatar.

Responsabilidades:

A pessoa estagiária trabalhará em estreita colaboração com a equipe e se concentrará em questões de direitos humanos na América Latina, particularmente no Brasil. Entre outras tarefas, a pessoa poderá realizar as seguintes atividades:

  1. Conduzir pesquisas;
  2. Monitorar eventos no Brasil;
  3. Identificar e entender questões-chave na região da América Latina;
  4. Redigir documentos;
  5. Auxiliar na produção de conteúdo para redes sociais e monitorar a cobertura da imprensa;
  6. Auxiliar em traduções e revisões de conteúdo; e
  7. Outros projetos poderão ser atribuídos conforme surgirem e coincidirem com os interesses da pessoa estagiária.

Oportunidades adicionais:

  1. Participação em reuniões de planejamento e estratégia para nosso trabalho no Brasil e no restante da América Latina;
  2. Acesso a materiais e publicações da HRW; e
  3. Oportunidades de participar de palestras, treinamentos, workshops de desenvolvimento profissional, eventos especiais relacionados aos direitos humanos, além de se conectar com outros estagiários, voluntários e funcionários da HRW.

Qualificações:

  1. Estar cursando a graduação ou pós-graduação em uma universidade brasileira durante o período de estágio;
  2. Estudantes de direito, relações internacionais, jornalismo ou outras áreas relevantes das ciências sociais e/ou humanas são fortemente encorajados a se inscrever;
  3. O(a) candidato(a) deve ser uma pessoa organizada, motivada e responsável;
  4. Ter Compromisso com o interesse público e forte interesse em direitos humanos internacionais e assuntos atuais na América Latina;
  5. Necessário fluência ou alto nível de proficiência em inglês e português; conhecimento de espanhol não é essencial, mas o conhecimento é altamente desejado;
  6. Familiaridade com a região da América Latina e cursos relevantes são altamente desejáveis; e
  7. Conhecimentos de informática (pacote Office, aplicativos de Internet) são essenciais.

Remuneração: A pessoa selecionada para a vaga de estágio receberá uma bolsa-estágio mensal de até R$ 1.200,00, que poderá variar segundo a carga horária. Se o estágio for presencial será pago vale refeição e vale transporte em conformidade com as políticas internas.

O estágio poderá ser usado como crédito acadêmico, pois os estágios da Human Rights Watch geralmente oferecem exposição direta ao funcionamento de uma organização internacional de direitos humanos, supervisão direta da equipe da HRW e interação com outras organizações internacionais e autoridades nacionais e estrangeiras. Cabe à pessoa selecionada verificar junto à sua universidade os requisitos para validação dos créditos acadêmicos.

Como se inscrever: Inscreva-se imediatamente visitando nosso site de vagas em: https://careers.hrw.org. Para se candidatar será necessário o envio de um currículo, carta de interesse e uma redação em inglês.

A Human Rights Watch não responde e-mails ou ligações sobre vagas. Devido ao grande número de candidaturas, apenas pessoas pré-selecionadas serão contatadas.

Se você estiver enfrentando dificuldades técnicas com o envio de sua inscrição, envie um e-mail para internships@hrw.org. Devido ao grande número de comunicações, os envios de inscrições por e-mail não serão aceitos e as perguntas sobre o status das inscrições ficarão sem resposta.

Pessoas candidatas selecionadas, não residentes permanentes ou cidadãs brasileiras, devem possuir um visto válido durante todo o período do estágio. O processo de obtenção de um visto apropriado pode levar várias semanas, e a pessoa candidata deverá arcar com os custos.

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Americas Division Intern 

Application Deadline: 5 December 2025

The Americas Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a student intern for the São Paulo office. Ideally, the intern will be available January 2026 through June 2026 for up to 30 hours per week (dates and hours per week are flexible). Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Brazil for the duration of the internship term is mandatory. Students enrolled in an accredited program in São Paulo or other cities in Brazil are all eligible to apply.

Responsibilities:

The student will intern closely with staff and will focus on human rights issues in Latin America, particularly Brazil. Among other tasks, the intern may do the following:

  1. Conduct desk research;
  2. Monitor current events in Brazil; 
  3. Identify and understand key issues in the Latin American region;
  4. Draft documents;
  5. Assist in the production of social media content and monitor press coverage;
  6. Assist in translations and content reviews; and
  7. Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the intern’s interests.

Additional opportunities:

  1. Attend and participate in planning and strategy meetings for our work in Brazil and the rest of Latin America;
  2. Access to HRW materials and publications; and
  3. 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.

Qualifications:

  1. Enrollment in an accredited graduate or undergraduate program in a Brazilian University for the duration of the internship term is required;
  2. Students studying law, international relations, journalism, or other highly relevant social sciences and/or humanities fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
  3. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable;
  4. Demonstrated commitment to public service, and a strong interest in international human rights and current affairs in Brazil and Latin America more broadly is highly preferred;
  5. Fluency or high level of proficiency in English and Portuguese is required;
  6. Spanish language proficiency is not essential, though knowledge is highly preferred;
  7. Familiarity with the Latin American region and relevant coursework are highly desirable; and
  8. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential.

Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not Brazilian permanent residents or Brazilian citizens, must possess a valid visa for the duration of the internship. The process of obtaining an appropriate visa can take several weeks and applicants will have to incur their own costs.

Compensation: Interns will receive a monthly gross stipend of BRL 1,200.00, which will be prorated based on the number of hours they intern. Interns will also be reimbursed for their lunch and local travel costs, if they are in the office, as per HRW Policy.

Students may be able to arrange academic credit, as Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest, and a writing sample in English. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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.

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