Lawyers who fight for justice in Sub-Saharan Africa have a massive opportunity to sharpen their skills. A special training program is opening doors for legal experts to learn how to better protect freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and human rights defenders.
This program matters because protecting digital rights and expression is vital for every community. If you are a qualified lawyer working in Africa who wants to win big human rights cases in court, this training is designed just for you.
Benefits: What Do You Get?
This program is fully funded, which means the organizers will cover your main costs to attend the training in Kenya:
- Free Travel: You get a return airplane ticket from your home country to Nairobi.
- Free Accommodation: Your hotel room is fully paid for during the workshop.
- Travel Allowance: You will receive a daily allowance (per diem) for your travel days and training days.
- Visa Support: The organizers will refund the money you spend to get your travel visa.
- Expert Training: You will get to learn directly from top international human rights specialists.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
To join this exclusive workshop, you must meet the following requirements:
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- Job Role: You must be a qualified lawyer working in private practice or with a non-governmental organization (NGO).
- Location: You must currently live and work in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Language: You must be able to speak, read, and write well in English.
- Experience: You should have a strong interest or background in freedom of expression, digital rights, or media safety.
- Case Study: You must submit a real legal case you are working on, or a specific law you want to challenge in court.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can find complete program guidelines and submit their proposals by visiting the official website:
https://www.mediadefence.org/news/call-for-applications-sub-saharan-africa-litigation-surgery/
Disclaimer
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