The Afya na Haki Institute (Ahaki) is inviting applications from passionate African researchers, scholars, litigants, activists and practitioners for the Litigating Reproductive Justice in Africa (LIRA) Fellowship Programme 2026. The fellowship is designed for individuals committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), reproductive justice and access to justice across Africa.
The programme seeks to strengthen African capacity in research, litigation, strategic communication and capacity development while supporting evidence-based and collaborative approaches to reproductive justice. Applicants from both Anglophone and Francophone Africa are encouraged to apply, with candidates fluent in both English and French particularly encourage, reflecting the programme’s interest in strengthening collaboration across Anglophone and Francophone Africa.
The LIRA Fellowship is a full-time, in-person engagement at Ahaki lasting between 6 and 12 months. Fellows will have an opportunity to contribute to Ahaki’s programmes while developing professional expertise in areas related to reproductive justice and SRHR. The application deadline is 23 October 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare and submit all required documents before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The fellowship is open to qualified individuals from Africa, particularly professionals and emerging leaders working or interested in sexual and reproductive health and rights and reproductive justice.
Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Law
- Public health
- Social sciences
- Gender studies
- Mass communication
- Human rights
- Another discipline relevant to SRHR
Previous experience in research, litigation, strategic communications or project management relating to SRHR is an added advantage.
Interested applicants must submit a complete application package containing:
- A detailed curriculum vitae or resume.
- A motivation letter explaining their interest in the fellowship.
- Names and contact details of three referees.
- Copies of relevant academic documents.
- Identification documents, including a valid passport and/or national identity card.
- At least one reference letter from a referee.
Completed application documents should be submitted by email to info@afyanahaki.org before the 23 October 2026 deadline.
Author
Paul Olayioye
