The human rights field has become interdisciplinary in nature requiring the insights of various interconnected and diverse disciplines. This article outlines some non-legal academic routes into the profession.
Read moreRESOURCES: Useful websites and information
You will find below a list of useful resources and links to help you take the first steps in pursuing a career in human rights.
Read moreVolunteering, Internships, Pro Bono Opportunities & Entry Level Positions
These experiences can provide you with an invaluable insight into and understanding of contemporary human rights issues and an overview of how human rights organisations operate.
Read moreTop Tips when you’re starting out
Advice to help you as you start out on your own human rights career.
Read moreAdvanced Studies: Do you need a Masters in Human Rights?
Increasingly, a Masters degree in a relevant area is becoming an essential to work in the human rights sector.
Read moreLifestyle and Salary
The human rights lifestyle is not for everyone. It can be very emotionally, financially and physically demanding.
Read moreSkills and Qualities to work in the sector
What skills and qualities might be helpful for a career in human rights. What does it take to work in the sector and be successful?
Read moreOpportunities in the Human Rights Sector
The human rights sector offers a broad and wide range of opportunities covering many areas and disciplines.
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