Call for Applications: Virtual Training for Paralegals and First Responders on Reproductive Rights

Lawyers Alert invites applications for a virtual training program designed to equip interested individuals with the requisite knowledge and build the capacity to serve as paralegals and first responders for reproductive rights cases. This training will provide participants with the knowledge needed to address critical issues surrounding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Nigeria.

This 2-day virtual training will take place from 11th to 12th March 2025.

The training is part of the Litigating Reproductive Justice in Nigeria (LIRN) Project, implemented by Lawyers Alert Nigeria in partnership with Afya na Haki (Ahaki) Uganda. The project focuses on expanding access to reproductive rights for women and girls in Nigeria through strategic litigation, legal representation, and advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

Who Can Apply?We are seeking individuals who:

1. Demonstrate a strong interest in reproductive rights and a willingness to providing first-response legal support and guidance.

2. Are you knowledgeable about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) or actively involved in reproductive rights advocacy?

3. Are members of the Legal Support Network (LSN) (preferred but not mandatory).

How to Apply:Send an email to lawyersalert@lawyersalertng.org with the following:

1. Your resume and cover letter.

2. Details of your experience as a first responder or paralegal (preferred but not required).

Deadline for Application: 14th February 2025Successful Candidates Notified By: 3rd March 2025

For more information, contact lawyersalert@lawyersalertng.org.

Take advantage of this opportunity to support and advocate for reproductive rights in Nigeria. Apply now!

About Lawyers Alert

Lawyers Alert is a non-governmental organization based in Nigeria, committed to promoting human rights through legal aid, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives. The organization focuses on addressing access to justice, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, and access to justice for vulnerable groups. Lawyers Alert works to create a more inclusive and equitable society where human rights are respected and upheld.