Are you passionate about holding corporations accountable, protecting environmental justice, and amplifying voices from affected communities? The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is offering a transformative 6-month internship at its Business, Human Rights, and Environment (BHRE) desk in Paris. Running from May to October 2026, this full-time role immerses you in global advocacy, research, and litigation—perfect for Master’s students eyeing a career in international human rights.

Who Is FIDH?

Founded in 1922, FIDH unites nearly 200 civil society organizations worldwide to defend fundamental freedoms and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent from governments, it excels in advocacy, investigations, and legal action, always weaving in gender-sensitive and anti-colonial perspectives. With its Paris headquarters and teams across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe—plus delegations at the ICC in The Hague, EU in Brussels, UN in Geneva, and AU in Nairobi—FIDH drives real change.

The BHRE desk zeroes in on economic, social, and cultural rights. It pushes states and businesses to ensure exports, investments, mining projects, infrastructure, and surveillance tech don’t fuel abuses but uplift local populations. Through documentation, advocacy, and strategic lawsuits with member groups, FIDH fights for corporate accountability and victim justice.

Your Role: Dive into Impactful Work

As a trainee, you’ll jump into the BHRE desk’s core activities in a diverse, multilingual environment. Expect hands-on tasks like:

• Conducting targeted research on corporate responsibility and accountability initiatives.

• Drafting notes, press releases, and articles.

• Proofreading, editing, and translating publications and internal documents.

• Supporting fact-finding missions and advocacy efforts.

• Helping organize online or in-person events, such as workshops with member organizations, experts, and decision-makers at national, regional, or UN levels.

• Monitoring key developments and decisions in BHRE issues.

• Updating FIDH’s website and communication tools.

• Tackling various administrative tasks.

You’ll build strategic advocacy and legal skills while networking with diplomats, UN reps, and activists worldwide—a launchpad for your human rights career.

Who We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates match this profile:

• Enrolled in a Master’s in law, international law, human rights, international relations, or political science.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with strong French; Spanish or other languages are a plus.

• Solid grasp of business-human rights-environment intersections, including climate and rights linkages.

• Excellent research and drafting abilities.

FIDH champions diversity and equality, rejecting discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or any protected status under French/international law. If you need adaptations for disabilities, note them in your cover letter.

Terms and Perks

• Duration: 6 months, May to October 2026 (full-time, 39 hours/week).

• Location: Paris HQ, with some remote flexibility.

• Requirements: Internship agreement from a French school or university/school under French law.

• Compensation: €682.52 monthly, plus €9 daily lunch vouchers (60% FIDH-covered), sustainable transport support, 12 RTT days, and 2 paid vacation days per month.

This setup lets you focus on growth in a supportive, international hub.

Why This Internship?

It’s more than tasks—it’s a career accelerator. Gain expertise in a field where business meets justice, connect globally, and contribute to campaigns that reshape accountability. Past interns rave about the multicultural vibe and real-world impact.

How to Apply

Ready to join? Email your CV and cover letter to recrutement@fidh.org with INTERNSHIP_BHRE in the subject line by March 15, 2026. Interviews roll as applications arrive; only shortlisted candidates get contacted.

Don’t miss this chance to turn passion into action at FIDH.