To all motivated students and recent graduates, do you want to have an early career experience in one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations as an intern? Well, today at Opportunities Radar, we are here with an exciting internship program that you should not miss out on. Applications are open for the UN Women Internship Programme 2026. United Nations Women, through its official career portal, has announced various internship positions for its multiple units/offices located worldwide and is seeking applications from talented and outstanding students to apply and have an opportunity to gain exposure to the United Nations Work primarily in the areas of Communications, advocacy, data, research, finance, ICT, HR, and programme planning.
The internships are designed for individuals currently pursuing their master’s, post-master’s, or PhD degree programs, or in the final year of an undergraduate degree program, or recent graduates who graduated within the last two years from recognized institutions. The minimum duration of the internship is 2 months to a maximum of 6 months, during which students will gain first-hand practical work experience while working on UN women high impact real time projects and gain work exposure in gender and humanitarian action in a dynamic international work environment. The organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, not limited to study profile or nationality. Read more details about the internship below.
UN Women Internship Programme 2026: Overview
- Host Organization: United Nations Women
- Location: Multiple Offices
- Coverage: Funded
- Duration: 2-6 Months
- Internship Mode: In-person – Remote
- Application Deadline: Varies
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Eligibility Criteria
- No country restrictions
- Currently enrolled in the Bachelor’s, Post-Master’s, Post-Master’s & PhD programmes
- Bachelor’s students must be in the final year of their degree
- Recent graduates are also invited to apply
- Must be enrolled in or pursuing their degrees in recognized institutes
- Demonstrate excellent academic records
- Must demonstrate interest in the United Nations work
- Excellent communication skills
Internship Coverage
Interns will recieve a stipend to cover their living expenses, such as:
- Meals
- Basic daily expenses
- Transporation
Programme Benefits
- UN Women offers flexible work Hours
- The remote option is also available, depending on office requirements
- 1.5 days leave per month
- Gain valubale insights into the work of the UN System
- Gain hands-on experience while working on real-time projects
- Work under the supervision and mentroship of UN experts
- Broaden your professional networks with experts and colleagues
- Exclusive access to the UN learning modules, on-the-job training, and seminars
- A great addition for your CVs
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How to Apply?
The application process for the UN Women internship is online via the official UN Women Careers portal. Individuals interested in the internship must visit the official link below, check available internship programs, and apply for the one that aligns with your interest, complete your online application, including the section on education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.Â
