Internship, Policy and Advocacy (Hybrid)

Position description

Do you feel engaged in the work of supporting women’s rights and eager to expand your experience in how to use advocacy and policy to create change? Then this internship in Stockholm could be for you.

Terms & Conditions And What We Offer

• The internship is unpaid and covers full-time (37,5 hrs/week) for approx. 20 weeks, starting the 2026 spring semester. Start and end date are negotiable.
• You will have insurance for the duration of your internship.
• The internship is based in Stockholm.
• We prefer that you are looking for an internship as part of your current studies where you receive reimbursement from CSN or other government funds. If this does not apply to you, you need to mention how your internship is funded.

Deadline for applying: November 2nd, 2025

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. For every woman’s right to be safe and to be heard. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with over 150 local partner organisations across 20 countries to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all. The future is equal. And together, we are change.

About The Internship

You would be part of the policy, advocacy & press unit, which develops reports, policies and recommendations based on evidence from our programme countries. We facilitate spaces for exchange across the organisations, partners and colleagues. Our work focuses on women’s participation in peacebuilding and women’s rights in conflict and post-conflict settings.

The internship is intended to make a practical contribution to the work of the organisation through fulfilling identified duties and responsibilities, and to offer a learning opportunity for you as an intern.

The internship is placed in Stockholm and you will be part of a group of other interns, our communications team as well as our global organisation.

Tasks may include

• Assisting with different types of research on our thematic areas.
• Assisting with the drafting of position papers and background material for our advocacy work, in English and Swedish.
• Assisting the fundraising and communication team with different activities.
• Assisting with general administrational tasks and logistics, including organisation of events, meetings, workshops, notetaking etc.
• Assisting in drafting advocacy messages and texts for external communication such as social media, the website and our newsletter.

About You

We believe you have strong research skills, enabling you to support policy and advocacy initiatives with well-structured analysis and materials. Additionally, your strong communication skills in both English and Swedish allow you to draft clear and impactful advocacy messages for diverse audiences. A strong background in or solid knowledge of Swedish politics from a gender equality perspective is meritorious.

Furthermore, you share our values: Courage, Commitment, and Credibility, as a means of embracing diversity, practicing intersectional feminism, and challenging inequities.

Requirements

• Studies in Political Science, Global Development studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations or Human Rights.
• University points in Gender Studies, or in other ways demonstrated knowledge and interest in Gender Equality and Women’s Rights.
• Solid analytical skills, writing skills and research skills.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.
• Good knowledge of advocacy stakeholders such as the EU, UN and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Application instructions

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