Details of the Organization

The National Human Rights Commission of India is a statutory 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.

Details of the Job/Internship

With a view to spreading awareness among University students about the need for the protection and promotion of Human Rights, the Commission has been regularly conducting ‘Summer and Winter Internship Programmes’ since 1998 and 2000 respectively. This year the “Winter Internship Programme (WIP) 2023” will commence from 18th December 2023 to 16th January 2023 (30 days). 

Brief Course Structure

• Classroom sessions.
• Interaction with Hon’ble Chairperson and Members of NHRC.
• Group research project work on Human Rights issues.
• Book Review Presentation
• Films on Human Rights & Discussion: Child Labour issues, Anti Trafficking, Health and Education issues and discussions.
• Field Visits
• Visit to Police Stations & Jail: The Interns would basically observe and interact with Police officers/Jail Authorities and the inmates and appreciate the Jail and Correctional Administration.
• NGO’s: The interns would visit NGOs where they can interact with Children and appreciate the problems.
• Visit to Parliament House/National Commission for Women/Minorities/Scheduled Casts/Scheduled Tribes: The interns would interact with officials of one of the above commissions and understand the work carried out there.

Eligibility

• Students who have completed 1st year and pursuing 2nd or 3rd year of 3 years LLB Course.
• Students who have completed 3 years OR VI Semester 5 years Course of BA/BBA.LLB., etc. and pursuing in 4th & 5th years.
• Students pursuing LL.M. Course,
• Students must have attained a minimum of 65% marks in Class XII and all subsequent semester exams.
• Age Limit: 28 years as on 1st July 2023

Salary/Stipend

12000

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Delhi

City

New Delhi

Address

Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi - 110 001