Besides the regular summer and winter internship programme which are held in May-June and December-January every year, NHRC also offers opportunities throughout the year except during months of May-June and December-January, to students from various streams especially from law stream, to have attachment with the Commission in batches on short-term basis for a period of 15 days. During the internship, the students are exposed to the functioning of various divisions of the Commission. They are also made aware of the process of complaints being attended to by the Commission as well as other issues being taken up. Allowing them interaction with the complainants also is an important feature.
About NHRC Internship:
The National Human Rights Commission of India is a Statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Duration: This internship is of 15 days that will start from May 5-16, 2024.
Required Documents:
The candidates need to submit the following documents along with their application:
- Scanned Self attested mark-sheets from 12th Standard onwards
- Scanned Statement of Purposes (SOPs) and
- Scanned Recommendation letter/email by HOD/Dean/Principal concerned in the annexed Proforma.
Agenda of Internship:
- Address/Interaction with Hon’ble Chairperson and Members of NHRC and other domain Experts.
- Project work on Human Right issues.
- Book Review to be submitted by the students.
- Films on Human Rights & Discussion – Child Labour issues, Anti Trafficking, Health including mental health and Education issues and discussions.
- Virtual Field Visit– 1. Virtual visit to Jail 2. Virtual field visit to Police Station 3. Virtual field visit to NGO.
- The students will get a chance to see the working of these institutions and may get their related questions addressed.
Stipend: All the interns will be given a a stipend of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) after successfully completing the internship.
Certificate: Yes, there will be a free professional certificate by NHRC for all the interns.