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Which UN agencies pay interns?

Some United Nations (UN) agencies, funds, and programs offer internships, but not all of them are paid. The availability of paid internships can also depend on the location and cost of living in the specific country or region where the UN agency is located.

Some UN agencies and programs that are known to offer paid internships include:

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): UNDP offers paid internships in various areas such as climate change, gender equality, poverty reduction, and more.
  2. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): UNICEF offers paid internships in different areas such as education, health, child protection, and more.
  3. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): UNFPA offers paid internships in various areas such as sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and youth empowerment.
  4. World Health Organization (WHO): WHO offers paid internships in various areas such as public health, epidemiology, and health policy.
  5. United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS): UNOPS offers paid internships in areas such as project management, procurement, and human resources.

The availability of paid internships can vary from year to year and may depend on the specific needs and resources of each UN agency. Candidates should research individual internship opportunities and review the eligibility criteria and application requirements carefully to determine whether the position is paid or unpaid.