Human Rights Internship in Argentina

Gain practical work experience and help raise awareness of human rights issues in disadvantaged communities

Destination

Argentina

Age

16+ y/o

Minimum Stay

1 week

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £1,545 for 1 weeks

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Trip Overview

Get real human rights experience

Work alongside experienced professionals in Cordoba, contributing to research, advocacy, and community outreach projects on human rights issues.

Learn about Argentine law

Gain practical knowledge of Argentine law and human rights practices, researching social issues and contributing to legal reform efforts.

Explore Argentine culture

Live with a host family, enjoy traditional Argentine cuisine, and experience the warmth and hospitality of the local people.

Discover the real Argentina

Explore the incredible city of Cordoba, diving into its rich history, colourful music and literature-based culture, and stunning natural landscapes.

Develop your advocacy ability

Boost your research, communication, and advocacy skills while contributing to human rights initiatives and broadening your global perspective.

What you need to know

Overview

This project is a perfect fit for anyone with a strong interest in human rights and helping people in situations of vulnerability, regardless of your level of experience or expertise.

You’ll find that this kind of internship will add a lot of value to future studies or job prospects. You’ll have interesting stories to share that’ll give you an extra edge if you’re applying for a law, psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology, social communication, or similar degree or postgraduate studies. While you’re getting work experience, you’ll also demonstrate your commitment to helping others at the same time.

You don’t need previous experience to join. You’ll work closely with an experienced human rights professional at our Human Rights Office. They’ll teach you everything you need to know.

The internship runs year-round. We recommend staying as long as possible to learn more and have a bigger impact on the communities you work with.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start your day with a light breakfast of toast or tea and biscuits. After this, you’ll head to the office using public transport. Local staff members will accompany you on your first day to familiarise you with the route.

You’ll spend half your time working in our Human Rights Office and the other half assisting with programmes in marginalised local communities. Work can be anywhere between 4 to 8 hours long from Monday to Friday, depending on the weekly schedule. This isn’t like a typical 9 am – 5 pm office job. You should be flexible, as some of the work can take place after hours.

You’ll assist human rights professionals with administrative tasks and prepare for awareness campaigns and workshops. You’ll also have the opportunity to head out into the local community to help with various programmes. You’ll:

Run awareness campaigns and present educational workshops
Organise events with other NGOs

Between 12 pm and 1:30 pm, you’ll get an hour and a half lunch break. If your host family lives close by, you can head home to eat. Alternatively, you can enjoy a packed lunch at the office.

Our office in Córdoba is a constant hive of activity, which means you’ll always have interesting work to focus on.

Weekends and evenings are yours to spend as you wish, and we encourage you to socialise and travel with other Projects Abroad interns and volunteers.

Aims & Impact

The aim of this project is to equip vulnerable communities with knowledge about their rights to dignity and justice. We do this through education, awareness-raising and empowerment.

In Argentina, we work with the homeless community in Cordoba, young female detainees, and other members of marginalised communities. Domestic violence, gender inequality, and homelessness are several of the challenges that they may face every day. Many are unaware of the fact that they are either victims or perpetrators of these abuses. In addition, people also struggle with:

Poverty
Police brutality
Poor prison conditions
Difficulty accessing reproductive services

Ongoing discrimination against indigenous people

We established our own Human Rights Office in Córdoba in response to the needs we identified. This office is fully funded and run by Projects Abroad, which means we need your help to reach the communities that need support and empowerment.

Join our Human Rights internship in Argentina and gain invaluable real-world experience working with professionals on campaigns and cases.

Activities

During your time as a Human Rights intern in Argentina, you will work in the following areas:

Promote and assist on basic rights of all people
Work on human rights programmes in communities

Your work will focus on these areas:

Promote and assist in the basic rights of all people

Engaging daily with vulnerable individuals, you will help facilitate their access to basic rights. Depending on your involvement, you can also participate in or create awareness campaigns and lead/join workshops on current socio-economic and political rights and issues.

Fieldwork

The Projects Abroad Human Rights Office regularly performs educational and awareness-raising outreach work to tackle a variety of human rights issues. These may involve travelling to rural communities, schools, and other local institutions. You can help us by making presentations and assisting with training and basic administration.

We also do a lot of work with homeless people around the city. In 2017, we helped 56 disadvantaged or homeless people get free national ID cards. ID cards are necessary to get a job or visit a doctor, so having these cards will make a big difference in their lives.

Each project in which the volunteer is involved will allow him to have contact with people in extreme vulnerability. You can help detect needs, contribute to the creation of resources to resolve demands or be part of a long-term project to reverse various situations, including feeding homeless people, cooking, teaching, and helping to strengthen skills, self-esteem, and social relationships between people.

Map & Location

Home of the tango, yerba mate, and Gaucho culture, Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world. From Andean peaks to Patagonian glaciers and incredible waterfalls, you’ll never run out of stunning sights and places to explore.

While Spanish is the official language, there is a strong Italian influence, reflecting its European heritage. Considered one of the safest counties in Latin America, Argentina offers adventure in abundance.

Cordoba

Cordoba, Argentina’s second-largest city, sits in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas mountains. This historic city blends Spanish colonial architecture with a youthful energy and is home to the oldest university in Argentina.

It is filled with busy bars, cafes, and restaurants that fuel its nightlife and it’s a popular choice for live music. With a pleasant climate, a flourishing arts scene, and access to both mountains and the plains, Cordoba has something for everyone.

Food & Accommodation

You will have everything you need for a fantastic experience in Argentina, including a place to sleep, three meals a day, and fresh drinking water. We’ll also pick you up from your host family and take you to and from your placement every day.

Experience the culture of Argentina from the comfort of your clean, safe, and secure host family home. Glide into the way of life and feel yourself effortlessly transform from tourist to local upon arrival.

Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn a recipe or two, practice your Spanish, and get the inside scoop on what’s good on your doorstep (and further from home). Whether you go solo, with friends, or stay with other Projects Abroad participants — you’ll feel part of the family in an instant.

Meet your team

Free Time and Leisure

Argentina is a vibrant South American country bursting with colour and rich heritage. Along with contributing to worthwhile projects, a trip with us to Argentina means you can explore this fascinating country.

Enjoying a coffee at the Plaza de San Martin, with its street performers and iconic statue of General Jose de San Martin, is the perfect way to spend an evening. It’s located in Cordoba, where our projects are based, so you don’t have to travel far for this experience.

For thrill seekers, you can take a weekend trip to La Cumbre where you can go paragliding off lofty cliffs. The surrounding nature is breathtaking and a horse ride around nature trails here is well worth it.

There are also enriching cultural experiences, like the Evita Fine Arts Museum or the Teatro del Libertador General San Martin. You can also learn more about the country’s history at local museums.

There will likely be other participants in Argentina with you. So you can choose to explore solo, or with a group of participants from different projects.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Argentina Arrival Procedures page.