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If you are passionate about legal affairs in support of making a lasting difference for Palestine refugees, an internship with UNRWA will give you the opportunity to work on the provision of legal advice, training and assistance on matters and policies relating to UNRWA's mandate and areas of operation within the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA), UNRWA-HQ. DLA consists of a General Law Team and an International Law Team, and interns will support both teams and have the opportunity to work on a range of topics. Responsibilities In support of the General Law Team and International Law Team of DLA, potential areas of work that interns will be asked to support with include: •Assist with research and the provision of legal advice on the interpretation and application of relevant public international law, including international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law, as well as United Nations privileges and immunities; •Assist with the drafting and review of legal documents, including correspondence, summary notes, briefing papers and reports on a wide variety of legal matters, including on the Agency' s mandate and humanitarian principles; •Assist with engagement with the international human rights system and advocacy in relation to the enjoyment of human rights of Palestine refugees; •Assist in the provision of legal advice and analysis on matters arising from contracts entered into by the Agency, including those relating to the procurement of...
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