Online Internship Opportunity at Indian Centre for Child and Human Rights [25 Seats]: Apply by March 25

About Indian Centre for Child and Human Rights (ICCHR)

Indian Centre for Child and Human Rights (ICCHR) is an initiative by the Truth & Youth and Umeed NGO at its inception in 2021, aimed at promoting research and facilitating students and researchers with a proper understanding of Child and Human rights. The Centre is a national research Centre under the supervision of UNICEF India and provides integrated technical support to legal institutions of governance at the local, state, and national levels for the protection of child and human rights through knowledge, research, and resources.

The Centre’s mission is to engage with Child and Human rights from a multidisciplinary perspective with a main emphasis on practical and ground research. To achieve its mission, the ICCHR engages in publishing a quarterly and half-yearly Extensive Research Project (ERP) on various contemporary issues concerning Child and Human rights of national and international importance. The research project covers suggestions and detailed analysis of the ground report for the concerned authorities and institutions to work upon.

In addition to its research activities, the ICCHR collaborates with various NGOs, conducts webinars and seminars, and runs awareness campaigns. The Centre also runs various PAN India internship programs to provide opportunities to students from various backgrounds and felicitate budding learners to show their skills on various platforms run by the ICCHR and its associates.

Presently we are offering two Internship Programs:

1. Legal Research Internship
2. Legal Writer Internship

About the Internship

The Centre is involved in an extension research project on Tribal Rights, “Fading Rights and Deepening Interests: A contradiction between Tribal Rights and Cost of Development.” The research project is under the supervision of UNICEF India and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) which was announced on 9th August 2022. This research project aims to investigate the challenges faced by tribal communities across India and the contradiction between tribal rights and the cost of development.

The research report will provide recommendations and a detailed analysis of ground reports for Central and State Governments and institutions to work on. The internship offered is based on this extension research project on Tribal Rights. The internship is open to students who are interested in the field of Human and Tribal Rights in India. The internship provides an excellent opportunity for the interns to gain hands-on experience in the field of tribal rights and development, and to work closely with experts in this field.

The interns will have the opportunity to learn from the ground level, and gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by tribal communities. They will also have the opportunity to contribute towards the protection of tribal rights by working on this research project.

Eligibility

• For the Legal Research Internship and Legal Writer Internship, only law students pursuing a 5-year B.A. LL.B./B.Com. LL.B./B.B.A. LL.B./B.Sc. LL.B. or 3-year LL.B. program under any BCI approved University or College are eligible to apply.
• The candidate must have a strong interest in Child and Human rights and a commitment to social justice.
• The candidate should have excellent research and writing skills.
• The candidate must be proficient in English and possess good communication skills.
• The candidate must be available for the duration of the internship program as per their choice, either one or two months.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and as a team member under the supervision of the Internship Coordinators.
• The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute towards the protection of child and Human Rights.

Responsibilities for Legal Research Internships

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to child and human rights.
• Researching on the latest Supreme Court and High Courts Cases with relevance to Child and Human Rights.
• Prepare reports, memos, and other documents related to legal research and analysis.
• Assist in drafting legal documents, such as petitions and affidavits.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare summaries of relevant academic articles and reports.
• Participate in meetings and discussions related to ongoing projects and research activities.
• Attend training sessions, online workshops and webinars to enhance legal research and writing skills.
• Collaborate with other interns and ICCHR members to complete projects and assignments.
• Adhere to deadlines for completing assigned tasks and projects.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of work completed.
• Participate in outreach activities and events organized by ICCHR.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities for Legal Writer Internship

• Writing articles, blogs, research papers, and preparing reports on the findings of the topic.
• Proofreading and editing legal documents and publications.
• Assisting with the preparation of presentations and outreach materials.
• Contributing to the development of ICCHR’s communication strategy and social media presence.
• Participating in team meetings and discussions to provide input on legal issues and communication strategies.
• Collaborating with other interns and staff members on projects and events related to Child and human rights.
• Engaging in professional development opportunities to improve writing skills and knowledge of Child and Human rights issues.
• Completing assigned tasks and projects within designated timelines and following ICCHR’s guidelines and procedures.
• Contributing to the overall mission of ICCHR by promoting awareness and advocating for the protection of Child and Human rights.

No. of Openings

25 Interns

Commencement of Internship

1st April, 2023.

Location

Virtual Internship

Application Procedure

To apply for the ICCHR internship program, interested candidates must fill the online Application Form Click Here. They must then fill in the required details in the application form and upload their Statement of Purpose, CV, and Writing Sample as per the instructions provided. It is important to note that ICCHR only accepts applications submitted through the online application form, and no applications will be entertained through email. After submitting the application, candidates must wait for the selection process to be completed, and if selected, they will receive mail for further process.