The Waging Justice for Women Fellowship: Empowering Early-Career African Women Lawyers
The Waging Justice for Women Fellowship presents a unique and impactful opportunity for early-career African women lawyers who are passionate about advancing gender justice. This fellowship provides a platform to translate your commitment to justice into tangible change on the ground.
About the Fellowship:
The Waging Justice for Women Fellowship offers a paid work placement focused on critical gender justice issues at a leading human rights organization in Africa. Fellows will gain valuable practical experience, develop their legal expertise, and contribute to impactful initiatives that promote gender equality and protect women’s rights.
Eligibility:
This fellowship is open to African women lawyers who:
• Hold a practicing certificate.
• Possess the necessary work authorization for the country of their chosen host organization.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to gender equality and women’s rights.
• Possess fluency in English. Proficiency in other working languages relevant to the countries of host organizations is highly desirable.
Benefits:
• Paid work placement at a leading human rights organization in Africa.
• Opportunity to work on impactful gender justice issues.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Travel for in-person exchange programs.
Focus Area:
The fellowship specifically focuses on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights.
Application Period:
Applications are being accepted from July 1st to August 8th.
How to Apply:
To learn more about the fellowship and the application process, please visit: https://cfj.org/become-a-wjw-fellow/
Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and contribute to a more just and equitable future for women in Africa.
