Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019
- 4 years ago
Scholarship Summary
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Deadline:
16 June 2019 -
Study in:
South Africa -
Providers:
The Media Legal Defence Initiative -
Study Level:
Competition , Training -
Scholarship Subjects:
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Funding Type:
Fully Funded Scholarships
Scholarship Description
The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) is calling for applications from lawyers based in Southern Africa to participate in a forthcoming litigation surgery and training on the right to freedom of expression online, digital rights and the internet.
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Scholarship Benefits
MLDI will cover airfare, accommodation, travel expenses and a per diem.
Scholarship Eligibility
Participants will be selected on the following criteria:
The surgery is open to lawyers who work and reside in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Applicants can either be working in private practice or be working for, or be affiliated with, NGOs promoting the right to freedom of expression through litigation. Exceptionally strong applications will be considered as well from lawyers who have not yet undertaken freedom of expression work, but have experience litigating other human rights cases and have a strong interest in undertaking freedom of expression work.
A maximum of 12 participants will be selected;
Applicants must be proficient in English;
The lawyers must have a demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of the right to online freedom of expression, digital rights, internet freedom and/or related issues;
The lawyers must have a demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge of international and regional human rights law;
With their application, applicants are requested to submit a case study of a case that they are litigating or intend to litigate and that could be discussed during the litigation surgery. As set out above, it will suffice for participants who do not have a case that is pending to have identified a relevant law, practice or policy relating to online freedom of expression that they would like to challenge in court. However, such participants must demonstrate their ability and willingness to pursue the case after the surgery;
The cases submitted must involve a violation of the fundamental right to freedom of expression online. The following non-exhaustive list of themes are a guide for the type of cases that could be submitted with the application:
- Cybercrime laws;
- Intermediary liability;
- Internet shutdowns;
- Restriction of online media;
- Online privacy;
- National security; and
- Anonymity online.
MLDI is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity; and will, therefore, consider gender, age and country of origin in its selection of participants.
Eligible Countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Others
Applicants must be proficient in English;
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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When is the deadline of Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019?
The deadline of Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 is 16 June 2019.
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For which degree is Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 offered for?
Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 is offered to Competition , Training degree.
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For which field is Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 offered for?
Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 is offered for
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Who can apply for Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019?
Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 is open for: All
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Who is offering Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019?
The Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 is offered by: The Media Legal Defence Initiative
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What is the funding covered in Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019?
The Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 covers Fully Funded Scholarships
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Where can Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 be taken at?
The Fully Funded Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery 2019 can be taken at: South Africa