About the Programme
CFJ's Waging Justice for Women Fellowship Program aims to empower African gender justice advocates by providing them with tools and support to address inequality through legal channels.
The program focuses on issues such as girls' education, child marriage, gender-based violence, and economic discrimination. Each Fellow receives a fully funded lawyer for a year, along with mentorship, training, and access to prominent legal and advocacy experts.
Sponsors
Clooney Foundation for Justice
The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) is dedicated to advancing human rights and ensuring that justice systems are fair and accountable globally. Founded by Amal and George Clooney, the foundation operates through several initiatives, including TrialWatch, which monitors trials of journalists, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and democracy defenders to ensure fair trial standards are upheld.
Eligibility Requirments
- Must hold a law degree.
- Admitted to practice as a lawyer in at least one country where the host organization operates.
- Fellows must be admitted to practice in the country of their chosen host organization.
- Minimum of two years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Preference for experience in women’s rights and human rights organizations.
Women with more than five years of legal experience post-qualification are less likely to be considered