Are you passionate about human rights, social justice, and community empowerment? The Women’s Health and Equal Rights (WHER) Initiative is inviting applications for its Paralegal Training Program — designed to strengthen grassroots legal and mental health support for the LBQ-GNC community across Nigeria.
We are looking to train 15 dedicated individuals who either possess a working knowledge of Nigerian laws or have hands-on experience engaging with their communities. This program is more than a training — it’s a pathway to becoming an active agent for change and protection of human rights for lesbian, bisexual, queer women, intersex, transgender, and gender nonconforming persons.
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Program Overview:
• 15 candidates will undergo a one-week intensive training covering human rights, legal basics, community advocacy, and mental health first response.
• Participants will be required to take a final assessment exam at the end of the training.
• 10 successful candidates who pass the exam will be officially appointed as WHER Paralegals.
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Role and Responsibilities:
• Provide first-aid legal support and mental health first response to community members.
• Escalate complex legal cases to WHER’s legal team and mental health concerns to WHER’s psychologist as needed.
• Facilitate monthly human rights sensitization forums within their local communities.
• Maintain active engagement through information sharing platforms to promote human rights education.
• Uphold the values and mission of WHER by advocating for the rights and dignity of LBQ-GNC persons.
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Position Details:
• Contract Duration: One year (Part-Time).
• Monthly Stipend: ₦50,000.
• Benefits: Health insurance coverage and professional development opportunities.
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Eligibility Criteria:
• Applicants must identify as lesbian, bisexual, queer women, intersex, transgender, or gender nonconforming persons.
• Must have prior knowledge of Nigerian laws or demonstrated experience in community engagement and advocacy.
• Must reside in one of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
• Must be committed to the advancement of LBQ-GNC human rights.
• Must have, or be willing to create, platforms for human rights education and information sharing.