Human Rights Watch
Development & Outreach Department Intern
Development and Outreach Department Intern Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is responsible for protecting and promoting the human rights of people around the world, including pushing for an end to human rights abuses and advocating for accountability and effective reme
Europe & Central Asia Division Intern
Europe & Central Asia Division Intern Application Deadline: 14 October 2026 Internship Description: The Europe and Central Asia (“ECA”) Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is currently seeking a student to intern in the Berlin office. Candidates are expected to intern directly from the Be
Associate, Fundraising
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY ASSOCIATE, FUNDRAISING Development and Outreach Department Stockholm Office Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate in its Stockholm office
Deputy Program Director
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Deputy Program Director Program Department Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: October 11, 2026 Compelling fact-finding that influences policy is at the heart of Human Rights Watch’s (HRW’s) capacity for impact. We are looking for a strategic leader and manager
Senior Researcher, Israel/Palestine
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY SENIOR RESEARCHER, ISRAEL/PALESTINE Middle East and North Africa Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: 26 September 2026 The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Senior Researcher who will document and anal
Associate, Media
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY MEDIA ASSOCIATE Media Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: 27 September 2026 The Media Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Associate, to provide administrative and research assistance to
Researcher, Disability Rights
FULL TIME JOB VACANCY RESEARCHER Disability Rights Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 The Disability Rights Division (DRD) of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Researcher to investigate, document, and report on disability rights issues globally and to ad
Deputy Director, Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Deputy Director, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Environment, and Economic and Social Rights Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: October 6, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Deputy Director to lead its work on Economic, Social and Cultural
Deputy Director, Executive Communications
FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME VACANCY Deputy Director, Executive Communications Communications Department New York Office Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Reporting to the Global Communications Director, the Deputy Director, Executive Communications will serve as a senior strategic partner to Human R
Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship
Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 Established in memory of Judge Leonard H. Sandler, a 1950 Columbia Law graduate with a lifelong commitment to civil rights and liberties, this fellowship is open to candidates who will hold a J.D. from Columbia Law School by June 2
Aryeh Neier Fellowship
2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity Human Rights Watch / American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) invite applications for the Aryeh Neier Fellowship. The fellow will wor
Associate, Development and Outreach
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Associate, Development and Outreach Development and Outreach Department Sydney Office Application Date: 21 September 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a full-time Associate in our Sydney office. The Sydney office serves as an im
Chief Development Officer
FULL TIME JOB VACANCY CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Development and Outreach Department Multiple Locations Considered (NYC Preferred) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Role The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will bring fresh vision and strategic leadership to build on and boldly advance
LWOP Senior Project Organizer
FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY LWOP Senior Project Organizer Children’s Rights Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: September 14, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Senior Project Organizer to lead its project on life without parole (LWOP) sentences in California. H
Executive Assistant
EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Office of the Executive Director New York Office Application Deadline: September 7, 2026 The Executive Assistant provides operational, project, and administrative support to the Executive Director (ED) and the Special Advisor, Internal Communications.
Associate Director, Audience Engagement
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT DIVISION Location: Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: Open until Filled Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an Associate Director, Audience Engagement to support the Audience Engagement division in the
Collaboration Experience Manager
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY COLLABORATION EXPERIENCE MANAGER Information Technology Operations Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: September 13 th , 2026 The Information Technology Operations Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks a Collaboration Experience Manager. The Collab
Operations and Finance Manager
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY OPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGER Operations Department Toronto, Canada Application Deadline: September 6 th , 2026 The Financial Operations team of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Operations & Finance Manager to ensure the smooth, efficient,
Information Security Advisor
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY INFORMATION SECURITY ADVISOR Information Security Program Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: August 23, 2026 The Information Security Program at Human Rights Watch (HRW) supports the organization in working safely and securely in an increasingly complex digital
AI Strategy and Solutions Lead
FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY AI Strategy and Solutions Lead Operations Department Multiple Office Locations Considered Application Deadline: August 30, 2026 We're seeking an AI Strategy and Solutions Lead to build the foundation for responsible AI adoption across our organization. Thi