Wear Your Values Intern

About the Human Rights Foundation

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF unites people in the common cause of defending human rights and promoting liberal democracy. Our mission is to ensure that freedom is preserved and promoted worldwide. We seek, in particular, to sustain the struggle for liberty in those areas where it is most under threat.

HRF produces the Oslo Freedom Forum, an annual human rights conference in Norway. For more information on HRF and its work, please visit our website at www.hrf.org. To learn more about the Oslo Freedom Forum, please visit www.oslofreedomforum.com.

About the Internship

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Wear Your Values (WYV) Intern. This is a unique opportunity to help a dynamic and high-achieving nonprofit team as it works to hold the fashion industry accountable for human rights abuses worldwide.

This position reports directly to the program lead and will help carry out important research and work on social media and creative campaigns. The Wear Your Values Intern will work closely with the rest of the programs department and communications and creative teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific duties include, but may not be limited to:
• Support advocacy efforts through social media, campaigns, and written products
• Keeping up to date with recent events in the fashion industry
• Identifying ethical brands and designers for potential partnerships and WYV mentorship program
• Coordinate outreach with partners, supporters, and the general public to promote WYV and HRF’s mission
• Drafting engagement letters with brands to offer our support in eliminating forced labor from their supply chains
• Draft copy for communications and social media regarding fashion news, ethical designers, and various WYV projects
• Work with various teams within HRF, including communications, legal and policy, and programs to ensure alignment and effectiveness in operations

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or recent graduate in a fashion-related degree with an interest in human rights
• Commitment to HRF’s mission
• Experience with social media, campaigns, and event planning
• Experience working with ethical designers and fashion brands
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Creative mindset
• Knowledge of fashion supply chains (preferred)
• Knowledge of modern slavery laws is a plus
• Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and have a positive can-do attitude
• Sense of humor required!

Compensation

$1,250/month for a part-time internship. We are looking to fill a part-time internship, but if you are a great fit and seeking a full-time internship, you will be considered.

Timeframe

March 1-June 1, 2026 (approximately 3 months).

Location

The Human Rights Foundation is based in New York City. This internship must be in person.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the form below by February 23, 2026. Cover letters may be addressed to Claudia Bennett.