Fellowship for Graduate Students in law and journalism from Human Rights Watch 2021

Human Rights Watch is offering fellowship to candidates who hold an advanced (graduate) degree or have a degree granted by June 2022 in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.

The salary for 2022-2023 fellows is US $60,000.

• Education: An advanced (graduate) degree in the fields of law, journalism, international relations or other relevant disciplines is required.
• Experience: Prior research experience, including experience conducting interviews, ideally in the context of human rights research, is required.
• Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Demonstrated strong background in international human rights and commitment to building a career in human rights are required. 
2. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English are required. 
3. Proficiency in another language in addition to English is strongly desired. 
4. Self-motivation, ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure are required. 
5. Strong initiative and follow-through, exceptional analytical skills, the capacity to think creatively and strategically, excellent editing skills, perseverance and flexibility while maintaining HRW’s high methodological standards are required. 
6. Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW, as well as with external partners, are required.
7. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations are required. 
8. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required. 

About Human Rights Watch:

Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. They are roughly 450 people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. They direct their advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices. To ensure our independence, they refuse government funding and corporate ties. They partner with organizations large and small across the globe to protect embattled activists and to help hold abusers to account and bring justice to victims.

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