Media Defence Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery Program 2025 for lawyers based in sub-Saharan Africa (Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya)

Application Deadline: July thirty first, 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 Media Defence Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery. Media Defence, The Kennedy Human Rights Center, and Vuka invite purposes from lawyers who work and stay in Sub-Saharan Africa to take part in an upcoming litigation surgical procedure, a workshop centered on advancing the safety of human rights by strategic litigation. The program will discover key points relating to freedom of expression, freedom of meeting and affiliation, and the safety of human rights defenders.  

Participants will study from specialists, strengthen their understanding of related authorized frameworks and strategic litigation approaches, and take part in sensible periods the place they current and talk about instances they’re engaged on with friends and specialists. The litigation surgical procedure will concentrate on creating efficient litigation methods, strengthening case preparation, and exploring the usage of nationwide, regional, and worldwide mechanisms to deal with violations of those rights. 

Program Details

• The litigation surgical procedure will happen in-person, from October 2^nd – 4^th, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. 
• This will characteristic expert-led periods, case-based discussions, and peer studying actions.
• A most of 15 individuals will likely be chosen.  

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants ought to: 

Benefits

For profitable candidates, Media Defence will present: 

• Return journey out of your home nation to Nairobi, Kenya. 
• Accommodation for the day earlier than and the length of the litigation surgical procedure. 
• Expenses for journey to and from the airport in your home nation and Nairobi, Kenya. 
• Reimbursement for visa prices (please be aware that individuals will be accountable for arranging and masking any visa necessities mandatory for their participation). 
• A per diem, the speed is to be decided, for journey days in addition to the length of the litigation surgical procedure and convention. 

How to apply 

Please full the online application or ship the finished application form to [email protected]. 

The deadline for purposes is July 31^st, 2026. Applications will likely be reviewed on a rolling foundation and we might shut the decision early if we obtain a excessive quantity of submissions. 

Shortlisted candidates will likely be contacted shortly after the deadline. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Media Defence Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery