Applications are now open for the Political Participation Internship with UN Women in New York, United States. This opportunity is ideal for students and recent graduates interested in gender equality, governance, political participation, electoral systems, and public policy.

Hosted within UN Women’s Leadership and Decision-Making Section, the internship offers hands-on experience supporting global initiatives that advance women’s representation in political and public life. Interns will contribute to research, legislative reviews, data analysis, and policy-related work connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly efforts to monitor women’s participation in decision-making processes.

Internship Details

• Organization: UN Women
• Location: New York City
• Duration: 2–6 months
• Employment Type: Full-time Internship
• Department: Leadership and Political Participation
• Application Deadline: 24 June 2026

Areas of Work

Selected interns will support projects related to:

• Women’s representation in local government and executive leadership
• Electoral systems and gender quota mechanisms
• Monitoring political participation data and SDG indicators
• Legislative and policy reviews
• Research on women’s suffrage and political inclusion
• Organization of meetings and knowledge-sharing activities

Learning Opportunities

Participants will gain:

• Practical exposure to international gender equality initiatives
• Knowledge of political and electoral systems worldwide
• Experience working with SDG-related data and indicators
• Research and policy analysis skills
• Understanding of global governance and democratic participation
• Experience within a multicultural United Nations environment

Academic Background

Students or graduates in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Law
• Human Rights
• Social Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Related disciplines

Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong interest in gender equality and political participation
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in diverse and multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of another UN language is considered an advantage