Right Livelihood - Programme/advocacy

Placement: Gamla Enskede, Stockholm
Spring 2025, 20 weeks

About the organisation

Right Livelihood is committed to peace, justice and sustainability for all. For over 40 years, the Right Livelihood Award has recognised individuals and organisations driving urgent social change.

Beyond presenting the Award, we offer long-term support to our Laureates by amplifying their voices, protecting their rights and connecting them with global networks and academic institutions.

Internship assignments

• Supporting the continuous work to connect with Laureates and their network.
• Supporting the planning, coordination and outreach around our projects and various meetings with Laureates.
• Supporting our Advocacy efforts.
• Supporting the cooperation with Swedish civil society organisations and politicians.
• General administrative support.

Qualifications

• Relevant university studies (ongoing or recently finished) including, but not limited to, international relations, political science, environment, or human rights.
• Knowledge about and interest in peace, justice, environmental, and human rights questions.
• Project management skills - you are well organised and structured.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Merit experiences/competencies

• Other language skills.
• Knowledge of Mac environment.
• Advocacy experience.

Other information

Right Livelihood’s Head Office is located in an old villa in Gamla Enskede (just South of Globen), where you will be based.

As an intern at this organisation, you will work directly with the following Sustainable Development Goals:

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