Media Defence is seeking for applications from women lawyers based in sub-Saharan Africa for in a peer support programme. The programme aims to help newly trained women lawyers to build their expertise and confidence.
Criteria for Eligibility
- The peer support programme is open to women lawyers who work and reside in sub-Saharan Africa;
- Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of freedom of expression, digital rights, internet freedom and/or related issues;
- Previous attendance at one of Media Defence’s litigation surgeries;
- Applicants must be proficient in English;
- The women lawyers can either be working in private practice or be working for or be affiliated with NGOs promoting the right to freedom of expression in East Africa through litigation. Exceptionally strong applications from lawyers who have not yet undertaken freedom of expression work, but have experience litigating other human rights cases and have a strong interest in undertaking freedom of expression work will be considered as well;
- Potential for future collaboration with Media Defence; and,
- Commitment to the continued engagement with the network of digital rights lawyers in the region.
24 participants slots are available.
How to Apply:
Please complete the application form available here and submit it to Hanna Uihlein at hanna.uihlein@mediadefence.org.
The deadline for applications is September 30, 2022. https://buff.ly/3Q8emeY
