FHRI runs an Internship Programme as an integral part of its human rights promotion agenda. The program is open to interns who have interest in human rights work; from national, regional and international universities and colleges.

We at FHRI believe that internships are mutually beneficial both to the organisation and the intern, in terms of experience gained and opportunities for development; they are also a means of bringing new ideas, creative ways of thinking and a different perspective to the work of the organisation.

We therefore endeavour to make interning at FHRI a challenging, worthwhile and enjoyable experience and to engage interns in real, meaningful activities, providing them with new challenges and learning experiences.

Students are offered an opportunity to acquire direct exposure to human rights work at local and international levels. The internship is designed to complement law, human rights, social work, social sciences, development, and other international studies with practical experience in various aspects of democracy and human rights.

Whereas assignments to interns are dependant on the intern’s knowledge and skills, attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organisation.

Objectives of the internship programme:

1. To provide a framework by which students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to FHRI projects where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments;

2. To expose interns to practical human rights work

3. To provide FHRI with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields;

4. To expose interns to practical human rights work

5. To provide FHRI with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields;

6. To encourage cross-cultural exchange, sharing knowledge and information and strengthening human rights respect everywhere.

Internships are undertaken on a voluntary basis, and as such are unpaid. However, FHRI offers assistance and guidance in locating accommodation for international interns on request.

The duration of an internship is usually short-term, for a period of between three to six months but may occasionally be shorter or longer; and is also dependant on the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of FHRI.

Note:

An internship placement at FHRI is not a qualification for employment with the organisation but rather complements the intern’s studies. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, have been co opted to FHRI’s programmes for further assignments with the organisation and others recommended and taken on elsewhere in other human rights organisations.

General Requirements for Interns

1. Presently enrolled or recently graduated from a Graduate Programme in Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences, and Development oriented subjects in addition to other international programmes. (International students are expected to have already completed their bachelors degree)

2. Have a strong command of the English Language

3. Be interested to further development of human rights in Uganda

4. Willing to work three to five days a week from 8:30a.m to 5:30p.m.

5. International students must obtain a valid visa. Interested students are advised to check with the Ugandan embassies and consulates in their countries for the visa requirements and the procedure before applying for internship.

6. During internship, students are expected to act in a professional manner.

Comments from some interns

“The FHRI Internship programme offers a lot of variety and opportunities which help interns choose according to their interests”. Dareen Khattab, Kroc Institute, Notre Dame University, USA; 1^st July – 31^st December 2008.

I feel very privileged to have had this opportunity from which I have learnt a huge amount. I feel very grateful to FHRI for making it possible”. Jessie Munton, Centre for Capital Punishment, UK: 12^th June – 17^th October 2008.

“I love all the work FHRI is doing because it is people focused”. Robinah Sekiwunga, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, Uganda; 10^th September – 31^st December 2007

“FHRI is the best NGO in Uganda and holds its own place internationally. It should however pay greater attention to social-economic rights”. Diala Anthony Chima, HURIPEC/ Human Rights & Democratization in Africa Programme, University of Pretoria, S. Africa; 2^nd October – 23^rd November 2007

“I have been privileged to work at FHRI and I hope the Internship Programme will grow to enable others have the same chance”. Anwar Abdi Tunu, Kampala International University, 18^th June – 17^th August 2007.

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