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CFJ Fellowship (formerly Waging Justice for Women) 2027

Clooney Foundation for Justice
4 days left · 20 Oct 2026

About this opportunity

Paid work placement fellowship hosted in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and The Gambia. Deadline: 20 October 2026.

The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) Fellowship supports early-career women lawyers working on human rights abuses, particularly for women and children. Launched in September 2026, this fellowship targets lawyers practicing in countries where CFJ operates. Applications open with a strict deadline of October 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM SAST. The programme focuses on justice for survivors of human rights violations, with eligibility criteria available on the CFJ Fellowship page.⁠​‌​‌‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌​​​​​‌‌‌‌⁠

This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.

Key details

TypeFellowship
LocationPan-African
Deadline20 Oct 2026
EligibilityAfrica
Open to **early-career women lawyers** admitted to practice in a country where CFJ has host organizations. Must be practicing in a relevant field related to human rights abuses for women and children.

How to apply

  1. Submit an application through the CFJ Fellowship portal, including required fields marked with an asterisk (*).

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Source : cfj.org · Always verify details on the official site.