Since 2000, Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) has been working to combat the death penalty worldwide. The association promotes the universal abolition of the death penalty through advocacy with public authorities, strengthening abolitionist civil society, creating and disseminating publications, supporting those sentenced to death, and educating about the abolition of the death penalty in France and abroad.
ECPM unites abolitionists to increase efficiency and accelerate the movement toward the universal abolition of the death penalty. The association is behind the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty and the World Congresses Against the Death Penalty. Since the first World Congress in Strasbourg in 2001, ECPM has organized it every three years (Montreal in 2004, Paris in 2007, Geneva in 2010, Madrid in 2013, Oslo in 2016, Brussels in 2019, and Berlin in 2022) in the presence of abolitionists from around the world (civil society, political figures and international organizations, journalists, etc.).
World Congresses Against the Death Penalty aim to strengthen the work of local stakeholders, initiate and develop joint strategies, encourage states to make concrete commitments, and raise awareness and mobilize citizens in favor of abolition. They bring together, on average, more than a thousand people from over 140 countries, around a hundred political delegations, and receive international media coverage.
As part of the organization of the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty which will take place in Paris from June 30 to July 2, 2026, ECPM is looking for an intern to support the development of the academic program consisting of 2 plenary sessions, 4 or 5 round tables and around ten workshops.
Mission
In conjunction with the head of the academic program, he/she is responsible for researching documentation and writing preparatory documents for the World Congress.
He/she may be asked to participate in the association’s other projects on an ad hoc basis.
Internship description
- Conduct research on identified themes as well as potential speakers for the Congress’s academic program.
- Write internal working documents on the nature of the academic program sessions or on the background of the speakers (biography, books, articles, etc.) and ensure the follow-up of their translations.
- Finalize working documents for external communication on the academic program and monitor their translations.
- Support the Manager in charge of developing the academic program, in collaboration with the assistant, in the preparation and running of meetings with the working groups, drafting the relevant minutes and ensuring compliance with the work schedule and the sending of internal documents to those concerned.
- Support the preparation of part of the academic program.
- Ensure the smooth running of certain sessions during the event.
- Any other task, particularly administrative, necessary for the preparation of the academic program.
- Support for post-Congress reporting .
Desired profile
- Master 2 level in human rights or equivalent.
- Excellent oral and written level in French and English.
- Ability to summarize and excellent writing skills in French and English.
- Practical sense and excellent organizational skills.
- Aptitude for teamwork and ability to manage stress.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment is a plus.
- Interest in the topic of abolition of the death penalty, previous experience in this area is a plus.
- Experience in organizing or monitoring conferences is a plus.
Formalities
Internship start date is expected between mid-January and early February 2026 for a duration of 6 months. Internship based in Paris. Mandatory internship agreement.
Legal compensation.
Transportation costs: 100% reimbursed (with proof), meal vouchers at 11.97 euros covered at 60%. 2.5 days of vacation/month.
How to apply
Please send a CV in French and a cover letter in English to recrutement@ecpm.org with the mention “academic program internship”.
Deadline for submitting applications: October 20, 2025.
Interview (by video) to be scheduled between October 28 and 31, 2025 (to be confirmed).