Call for Application: Capacity Building workshop on advocacy within the rule of law: Stakeholder Workshop on Civic Space, Freedom of Association, Expression and Assembly (FOAEA) and digital Rights Protection in Cameroon.
Globe Watch Foundation (GWF) and Ethical and Sustainable Future for All (ESFA) invite applications from civil society organizations, civic actors, human rights defenders, Journalist, community stakeholders, youth leaders, women leaders, and emerging advocates to participate in a one-day capacity-building workshop designed to strengthen knowledge and practical skills for safe, digital rights protection, informed and effective civic engagement.
This interactive workshop will equip participants with practical knowledge and tools for rights-based advocacy, responsible civic participation, digital security, accountability, policy engagement, and peaceful democratic participation. It will also provide a platform for networking, collaboration, peer learning, and collective action to promote and protect civic space and democratic participation in Cameroon.
Responsible Citizen Participation: Building Skills for Advocacy, Accountability, and Responsible Civic Action
Are you passionate about democracy, human rights, community development, and responsible civic participation? This is an opportunity to network, share and strengthen your knowledge, enhance your advocacy skills, and connect with like-minded civic leaders committed to promoting democratic values and protecting fundamental freedoms in Cameroon.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited from:
- Youth leaders
- Civil society organizations (CSOs)
- Human rights defenders and advocates
- Community stakeholders
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
- Women leaders and grassroots advocates
- Emerging civic actors
- Social accountability advocates
- resident in Yaounde
Workshop Details
Date: 2 August 2026
Venue: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Contact for more information: +237 670098570
Participants Will Gain Practical Skills In:
- Advocacy within the rule of law
- Civic rights and responsible citizen participation
- Human rights and fundamental freedoms
- Advocacy strategies and policy engagement
- Peaceful civic participation and democratic engagement
- Digital rights protection and digital security
- Civic space and the protection of fundamental freedoms
- Freedom of expression and the rights of others
- Addressing hate speech, misinformation, and disinformation
- Understanding the legal boundaries of freedom of expression, including incitement, defamation, threats, and insults
If you are committed to creating positive change in your community and strengthening democratic participation, we encourage you to apply.
Logistics support:
° Transportation and feeding provided.
°Additional support package for Persons with disabilities, and indigenous people.
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Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Together, we can build a more informed, inclusive, secure, and resilient civic space in Cameroon.
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
