Intern with organizations that are key players in advocating for gender equity and women’s empowerment.
Societies that value women and men as equal and give them the same opportunities for education, employment, healthcare, political participation, and safety are safer and healthier. As one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development goals and a pressing issue worldwide, focus has grown substantially on gender equity and empowering girls and women. Gender equity prevents violence against women and girls, is essential for economic prosperity and is a human right. The mission of these organizations is to support, protect, and promote the rights and interests of women and girls in their respective regions and communities. These organizations advocate for all women and girls, irrespective of differences such as political beliefs, religion, age, education level, sexual orientation, abilities, etc.
In order to achieve their mission, these organizations implement projects focused on the exchange of experience and information, partnerships and networking, research, advocacy, and service. These organizations are committed to supporting women and girls by providing opportunities for educational advancement, employment, access to healthcare, and more. As an intern, you will join the movement to advocate for women’s rights in a local and hands-on context.
Depending on the Intern’s skill set and interest, the Intern will be assigned to one or more of the following projects associated with human rights and gender equity:
- Research & Policy Analysis
- Journalism & Multimedia
- Education & Youth Development
- Project Planning & Implementation
- PR, Digital Marketing & Communications
The Ideal Candidate
Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues, particularly as they relate to women and girls.
This internship provides a wonderful opportunity to earn academic credit to meet practicum, research, or capstone project requirements towards your degree. Or if you choose to intern abroad simply to gain international work experience in this unique global community, that is more than doable, too!
Skills and Abilities
- University undergrad and graduate students, and young professionals working on a degree (or who have graduated in fields) in gender studies, international studies, diplomacy, political science, social work, communications, public relations, English, creative writing, health, or other-related fields.
- Willingness to take initiative and work under minimal guidance in both office and field settings.
- Be motivated and committed to work effectively as part of an inter-cultural team,
- Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.
- Be flexible and work to understand diverse cultures, history, and relative current events.
All Isla internships are customized to your particular academic interests and skill set. Please note, if you are a university undergrad or grad student, it is your responsibility to check with your institution and with Isla Internships Abroad to be sure that your internship Scope of Work is designed to meet all requirements for your particular academic needs.
The Isla Team is available to guide you through the process even before you accept your Isla internship position. Most of the work in developing your placement is conducted way before your arrival in-country!
Apply here. Contact The Isla Team for more information at info@isla-serve.org! Live Learn Intern