Career Guide
Launching your career in human rights 2025
Explore the human rights career path that aligns with your interests and discover potential employers, from the United Nations to Amnesty International. Gain insights into the key skills needed to thrive in this field and learn how to prepare yourself for a career in human rights. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or considering a career change, this guide offers valuable information for everyone.
Resources
Find paid internships, entry level jobs, scholarships, fellowships, masters programs, and more.
Insights
Discover more than 70 career tips and statements from human rights professionals around the world.
Advice
Learn about the skills and qualifications you need to work in human rights and explore how you can make a difference.
What’s inside?
Whether you want to transition into a more purpose-driven career or you are considering to study a human rights master, our guide has something for everyone.
Explore human rights career paths available to you
Learn about the skills you need to get a job in human rights
Discover potential employers and how you can make a difference
Find paid internships, scholarships, fellowships and more
Get guidance for your cover letter, resume and interview
QUOTES AND TIPS
The e-book contains personal opinions and tips from human rights professionals who have worked at the following organizations. Note that their statements are personal insights meant to support others considering to enter a human rights career. The statements are not officially endorsed by any of the organizations.
Testimonials
What human rights professionals think about the e-book.
Vicki Prais
Human Rights Lawyer
If you are considering a career in human rights, you need to have this e-book by your side. This is your ‘go-to’ guide with a goldmine of useful tips, insights and practical advice on what you need to build a sustainable career in the human rights sector. As a human rights career coach, I will be recommending this as a must read for all my clients.
Linda Ohlinger
Human Rights Professional
As a recent graduate with a master’s in human rights actively seeking employment, I found this e-book to be a crucial guide. An inspiring collection of wisdom and practical tips from those on the front lines of human rights work. This e-book is a must-read for anyone dedicated to pursuing a career in this vital field.
Barbara Listek
Human Rights Student
I think this e-book is extremely useful and I was genuinely excited to read it! I loved the explanation of the different types of human rights careers, and have not seen it explained well before.