Foundation for Human Rights Internships Programme 2026

The Foundation for Human Rights is inviting young South Africans who want to support real Social Justice Work to apply for the 2026 Internship programme.

The internship runs for one year on a full-time basis and offers successful candidates the chance to work within the organisation's Programmes team in South Africa.

Best Before: 10 April 2026

Placement: South Africa

Fixed Term: 12 months

Schedule Shift: Full Time

Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in one of the following trades:

• Social Sciences
• Law
• International Relations or a related field

Candidates must also show a strong understanding of:

• Human rights-based approaches to development

What will interns do?

• Supporting the implementation of programme activities
• Working within one or more programme teams
• Providing administrative support to help ensure effective programme delivery
• Although the listed duties are concise, the role offers exposure to how programmes are planned, coordinated, and supported in a mission-driven organisation.

• Work independently
• Work effectively in a team
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally

• Updated CV
• Details of three contactable references

• Has a postgraduate background in a relevant field
• Cares deeply about social justice and human rights
• Wants to work in programme support and development-focused spaces
• Is looking for meaningful early career experience in South Africa

This internship offers a chance to gain practical experience while contributing to work that supports dignity, equality, and justice. It is not the kind of internship that is built around routine admin alone, it places graduates close to real programme work that matters.