A litigation surgery comprises in-depth sessions on international and comparative law relevant to freedom of expression as well as interactive sessions where participants present a case they are working on to peers for discussion. The surgery’s focus on preliminary problem identification, framing of violations, formulation of human rights arguments and remedies. They also provide an in-depth understanding of strategic litigation and litigating before regional and international human rights bodies.

WilmerHale Partner Steven Finizio will participate in sessions on the African Commission and African Court of Human and People’s Rights and Civil Defamation Media Legal Defence Initiative.