UN Women: Communication and Events Intern on Ending Violence Against Women - Bangkok, Thailand

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.   

Ending violence against women (EVAW) is a priority area in UN Women’s Strategic Plan and a core focus of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP). Violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide, affecting around one in three women in her lifetime, with a similar rate estimated across the Asia-Pacific region. Research shows that this violence is preventable, and its elimination requires a holistic approach across individual, community, institutional, societal, and governmental levels.

UN Women seeks a proactive and motivated intern to support the implementation and coordination of the SVRI Forum 2026, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, and International Migrants Day as well as other programme activities led by UN Women's Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) team, under the overall supervision of the Regional Programme Specialist on Ending Violence against Women (PROTECT).

About SVRI

As part of its portfolio, ROAP is a co-host of the SVRI Forum 2026, taking place from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The SVRI Forum is the world’s leading global research conference on violence against women, violence against children and other forms of gender-based violence, convening more than 1,500 researchers, practitioners, survivors, policymakers, funders and activists every two years. The 2026 Forum is co-hosted by the Southeast Asia Gender-based Violence Prevention Platform and the UN Joint Programme on Gender-based Violence Prevention in Southeast Asia. UN Women ROAP is engaged across the Forum as co-host, presenter and exhibitor, generating a  significant volume of registration, logistical, travel, procurement, coordination and communications tasks in the lead-up to, during and after the event.

Please note that the position’s support to the SVRI Forum will be office-based and will not necessarily include attendance to the Forum.

About the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual global campaign running from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. Led by civil society since 1991 and supported by the United Nations through the UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign, it calls for global solidarity to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls. The theme for 16 Days of Activism 2026 is "Ensure justice, protect survivors, end impunity." More information: https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme   

During the campaign, the EVAW unit coordinates and supports events, communication, production of editorial and social media content, as well as logistics, both in Bangkok and remotely.

About International Migrants Day

International Migrants Day, marked annually on 18 December, highlights the contributions of migrants worldwide and the increasingly complex environment in which migration occurs, including conflict, climate-related displacement, and economic pressures. While the official day is 18 December, one of the main regional events is expected to take place on 9–10 December. More information: https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day 

Description of responsibilities

1. Event organization and logistics support
   • Support overall logistical planning and coordination for UN Women’s participation, including pre-conference workshop, side events, presentations, meetings and other commitments during SVRI, as well as the 16 Days of Activism and International Migrants Day. 
   • Participate in coordination meetings, take notes, prepare summaries and track follow-up actions.
   • Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of meeting and event materials packages, including stationary, administrative notes, background documents and briefing packs.
   • Assist in coordinating participant registration, invitations, scheduling, confirmations and routine logistical communication with partners, speakers and service providers.
   • Assist with venue coordination, and follow-up communications.
   • Be on standby for the duration of the event to resolve unforeseen issues, and serve as a coordination point, liaising with hotel and venue staff, the SVRI Secretariat and organizing partners.

   • Assist in documenting meetings and events, compiling and formatting notes as well as preparing post-event summaries and reports.

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2. Communication and outreach support
   • Assist in developing outreach emails, announcements, invitations, social media copy, website content, or other communication materials, as needed.
   • Compile background information, key messages and supporting materials for outreach activities, events and campaigns. 
   • Support the production, compilation, archive, dissemination and monitoring of communication assets, including approved messaging, visuals, photos, videos, participant lists, web and social media analytics, and communication trackers. 
   • Contribute to outreach efforts by documenting key highlights, success stories, and event summaries for internal and external communication purposes, in line with UN Women guidance.
   • Provide other programme, coordination or other support as assigned by the supervisor.

3. Data collection and information management

• Support the systematic collection, consolidation and management of data related to registration, activities, participants, partners, outputs and follow-up actions to facilitate effective implementation, coordination and reporting. 
• Maintain and regularly update contact lists, participant databases, event trackers and internal monitoring tables, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support compilation of information generated through workshops, consultations, meetings, briefings and partner engagements to support institutional memory and programme follow-up.
• Assist in preparing summaries, contact matrices, background notes, briefing inputs and other reference materials to support planning, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery.

• Support documentation and e-filing of documents, materials, presentations, minutes, reports and reference documents.

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4. Translation and document support

• Provide translation support for documents, emails, presentation materials, and guidance notes between Thai and English.
• Assist with proofreading and checking translated materials for clarity, consistency, and formatting as needed.
• Support the preparation and formatting of concept notes, presentations, agendas, talking points, briefing notes, and correspondence.
• Organise files and ensure consistent filing and document naming.

After completing this internship, the Intern will have:

• Increased understanding of UN Women’s advocacy and communications work.
• Increased knowledge of gender equality and ending violence against women.
• Increased work experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, and information management.
• Increased knowledge related to programme implementation, documentation, and management.
• Experience working as a team member in a multicultural setting. 

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge of the subject of ending violence against women
• Strong organizational, logistical and event-management skills
• Excellent time management skills and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively in independent and collaborative settings
• Ability to take initiatives, ask questions, and contribute substantively
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong writing and critical analysis skills
• Excellent communications skills, with ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders

• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality work. 

Remuneration: 

Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

Application Information: 

• Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).  

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.