Field Office Internships
Interns and Fellows gain practical experience by working at an IJM Field Office that advocates for clients in cases of sex trafficking, slavery, unprosecuted rape, illegal detention, police brutality, illegal land seizure, and citizenship rights.
Interns work with IJM field office staff in areas such as legal advocacy, aftercare coordination, administrative support, community relations, project management and special projects. The offices range in size from approximately 10 to 60 people, allowing for ample opportunity to gain professional experience and full exposure to the frontlines of international human rights work.
Each office is led by an IJM Field Office Director experienced in human rights law, Christian leadership and office management. While the majority of IJM field office staff are nationals of the country where the office is located, each office also has staff, interns and fellows from around the globe.
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Chloe Quanrud
Communications Intern - Chennai
My year with IJM has been a rich, cross-cultural experience. A particular highlight was joining the IJM and government team to release 16 forced laborers from a rice mill. The laborers were returned to their home villages where they were reunited with their families; God's love and justice was demonstrated so tangibly for me on that day. Witnessing former victims of slavery piece their lives back together after years, sometimes lifetimes, of bondage has truly inspired me. Likewise, to see these same people become leaders who advocate for the rights of others in their communities is remarkable.
I have been constantly reminded, through the people I've met and the experiences the year has presented, that "The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it." (John 1:5) There is so much hope.
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