Internship Opportunity: Move 4 Human Rights Project Support Intern

Human Security Collective (HSC) is looking for an intern from the beginning of March 2026 through the end of July 2026 to support the Move 4 Human Rights (M4HR) project and our communications team.

M4HR is a collaboration between various human rights organizations and educational institutions in the Netherlands. HSC facilitates workshops with students and coaches them in developing small-scale Participatory Action Research (PAR) projects. In July, M4HR organizes a two-week full-time Summer Edition, and you will contribute to its organization. Our team at HSC is small, which means you will have many opportunities for growth if you take initiative. You will gain insight into how an organization like ours works, exposure and training to co-facilitate some of our sessions with us, and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our strategic communication.

Location: The Hague / Remote
Duration: 1 March 2026 – 1 August 2026
Days: 3 days per week, and for two full weeks during the Summer Edition in July
The internship remuneration is € 300 per month. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

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Key Responsibilities:

Co-Facilitation:

• Get hands-on experience by supporting the facilitation of selected workshop sessions (on topics including human rights, human security, gender, and others), under mentorship of HSC team.
• Participate in prep and debrief meetings with HSC team where we share observations and learnings from the sessions.

Summer Edition Coordination:

• Help with organizing and executing the M4HR Summer Edition, coordinating between venues, partner organizations and ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.

Administrative support:

• Support ongoing M4HR trajectories and Summer Edition.
• Support the team during downtime from the M4HR busy periods, on projects of interest.

Communications Support:

• Support communications for ongoing M4HR trajectories, including gathering updates, stories, and multimedia content from participants and partners.
• Assist in outreach and promotional efforts for the M4HR Summer Edition, including creating social media content and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with the communications team to brainstorm creative approaches for storytelling and outreach.

What we are looking for:

• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proactive Attitude: Eager to take initiative and learn on the go
• Experience in Planning/Coordinating an Event: Ability to anticipate what would need to be arranged and ensure we stay on track
• Good Communication: Written and verbal skills to coordinate with diverse stakeholders, in English and in Dutch
• Interest in Learning: Curiosity about facilitation, event planning, and communications
• Interest in Human Rights and Social Justice
• Must be a student, living and registered in the Netherlands
• Proficiency in Dutch is appreciated

Application Procedure:
Deadline for applications: 10 February 2026, applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please send your resume and a cover letter describing what you hope to gain from an internship with HSC. All materials should be submitted to thalia@hscollective.org and include code M4HR Intern in the subject line. 

About the M4HR Project:
Move 4 Human Rights is an MDT* project in collaboration between human rights organizations and educational institutions based in The Netherlands. This project offers young people the opportunity to bridge theory and practice by engaging in critical issues surrounding human rights, social justice, and inclusivity. Through specialized skill training sessions, participants will have the chance to:

• Conduct action research on human rights issues they feel passionate about
• Contribute ideas on how to improve human rights-based policy in the Netherlands
• Advocate for gender equality and drive meaningful change

The organizations involved include Human Security Collective, Justice & Peace Netherlands, Stichting Our Bodies Our Voice, and Human Rights in the Picture. Partner educational institutions include The Hague University of Applied Sciences, University of Twente, and Erasmus University College.

*MDT (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd) is a voluntary social service program initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. At Human Security Collective, we are proud to be one of the implementing organizations of MDT. MDT offers young people between the ages of 12 and 30 a unique opportunity to volunteer for a minimum of 80 hours during a maximum period of 6 months and make a positive impact in their communities. Through MDT, youth have the chance to explore their talents, connect with others, and contribute to meaningful causes.