{"id":4230,"date":"2026-02-05T17:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4230"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:42:55","slug":"digicivic-initiative-digital-rights-litigation-surgery-drls-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4230","title":{"rendered":"Digicivic Initiative Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS) Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172023\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: February 25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Digicivic Initiative Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS) Programme 2026. The Digicivic Initiative invites applications for the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS), a professional development and capacity-building programme designed to strengthen legal responses to digital rights violations in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The Digital Rights Litigation Surgery is a practice-oriented programme that equips lawyers with the legal, strategic, and advocacy skills required to advance digital rights litigation, civic space protection, freedom of expression, data protection, and technology-related human rights. Through hands-on learning, case analysis, and post-training engagement, the programme seeks to build a pool of lawyers committed to public-interest and pro bono digital rights work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants\u2019 Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participants will be expected to actively engage in training sessions, case-based discussions, and assigned learning activities.<\/li>\n<li>Participants will commit time to post-training pro bono digital rights litigation or legal support, in collaboration with Digicivic Initiative.<\/li>\n<li>Senior lawyers may be required to provide mentorship, strategic guidance, or supervision support to early-stage participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical training on digital rights litigation, strategic case development, and legal advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to real-world digital rights cases and emerging legal challenges in Nigeria.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to engage with experienced digital rights practitioners, litigators, and civil society actors.<\/li>\n<li>Inclusion in Digicivic Initiative\u2019s growing network of digital rights lawyers and public-interest advocates.<\/li>\n<li>Post-training opportunities for continued engagement in digital rights litigation and advocacy initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must be qualified legal practitioners called to the Nigerian Bar.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated interest or experience in digital rights, human rights, technology law, media law, data protection, or public-interest litigation.<\/li>\n<li>Strong commitment to pro bono legal work and collaborative engagement with civil society and affected communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/E9jbviHJHYqh51iH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digicivic.org\/call-for-applications-to-the-digital-rights-litigation-surgery-drls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRLS Programme<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: February 25, 2026 Applications are open for the Digicivic Initiative Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS) Programme 2026. The Digicivic Initiative invites applications for the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS), a professional development and capacity-building programme designed to strengthen legal responses to digital rights violations in Nigeria. 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