Global Campus Internship Programme 2024: a key step for launching the careers of our graduates

The Global Campus Internship Programme continues to be a launchpad for aspiring human rights professionals, offering a unique and transformative experience for recently graduating alumni. Every year, around 20 of the brightest alumni from our seven regional Master’s programmes, embark on six-month internships with leading organisations around the world.  

 

“I gained invaluable diplomatic experience, particularly in the fields of science and human rights, which allowed me to grow professionally.” 

 

The 2024 cohort of interns recently completed a valuable experience with renowned institutions worldwide, including the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Banjul, The Gambia), the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Arusha, Tanzania), ILO (Bangkok, Thailand), the National Coordinating Committee for Combating Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons (Cairo, Egypt), Terre des Hommes International Federation (Brussels, Belgium), World Organisation Against Torture (Geneva, Switzerland), the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (San José, Costa Rica), UNESCO (Paris, France), Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office (Brussels, Belgium), Ateneo Human Rights Center (Makati, Philippines), Broederlijk Delen (Brussels, Belgium), and the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo).  

 

“Augustina made a noteworthy impact on our team and consistently demonstrated her professionalism and competence in a fast-paced and complex environment” 

 

Our graduates delved into vital human rights issues such as climate change, migration, human trafficking, refugee protection, child rights, and legal advocacy. In the course of their placements, they developed essential skills in research, legal support, project management, communication, and more. 

 

“The internship has been a remarkable opportunity to develop my legal skills and gain a deeper understanding of human rights jurisprudence at a continental level.” 

 

Host organisations consistently applauded the interns' dedication and ability to tackle complex challenges. Supervisors valued the interns' contributions and many highlighted their desire for continued collaboration.  

 

“Meron is an exceptional intern. Her remarkable contributions have significantly impacted the work of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa.” 

“Waris has emerged as a critical member of the Legal Division within the Court” 

 

On their side, interns saw the Global Internship Programme as a turning point in their professional journeys, appreciating the hands-on experience and access to influential networks. 

 

“The internship allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges in the field of human rights advocacy and build meaningful professional networks.” 

 

As the Global Campus prepares for the next round of internships, the achievements of the 2023-2024 cohort set a high standard. We are confident that their work will have a lasting impact on their host organisations and enhance their own professional trajectories in the field of human rights. 

The Global Campus Internship Programme is co-funded by the EU. 

We extend our sincere thanks to Giwoong Son, Ahmed Al Aydi, Federica Pavia, Walter Vela, Dharmendra Bahadur Dhami, Waris Asmal, Reem Abdelmagied, Maria Agustina Petrone, Clarisse Fagard, Meron Eshetu Birhanu, Andrea Veronica Cruz Rojas, and Lamija Kovačević for their highly productive internships. We acknowledge that some interns remain unnamed to protect their safety and the confidentiality of the organisations that hosted them. 

 

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