Africa Division Intern (Uganda and Tanzania)

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Africa Division Intern Application Deadline: 27 August 2026 The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an intern based in the Nairobi office. The internship will primarily focus on ongoing projects and research in Uganda and Tanzania and support those teams as needed. Ideally, the intern should be available part-time 18-35 hours per week, beginning in early October 2026 through January 2027 (dates and times are flexible). Responsibilities Conducting desk research, including legal and background research on human rights issues in Uganda and Tanzania; Monitoring and compiling reports on Ugandan and Tanzanian news media; Assisting in translating documents in Swahili when necessary;…

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