Training on Litigation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Before National and Regional Mechanisms in Africa 2026

The Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria is offering an intensive regional training programme to strengthen the ability of legal professionals and human rights advocates to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights through strategic litigation. The two-day residential training will bring together legal practitioners, human rights defenders, researchers, civil society actors, and adjudicators working in SRHR, with the aim of equipping participants to identify strategic SRHR cases and engage with national and regional human rights mechanisms.

Full support covering participation-related expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, and other approved costs

Applications are invited from professionals and advocates actively engaged in SRHR-related work, including lawyers, human rights litigators, civil society organisations, researchers, and judges or adjudicators involved in SRHR matters.

Applicants should complete the application form through the official programme application portal before the deadline