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📢 Calling all Refugee-Led Organisations (RLOs) & NGOs in the Asia-Pacific!

Are you looking to scale your impact, strengthen your legal capacity, or get expert legal research support? Pro bono legal help is closer than you think.

Come join PILnet, Asia Pacific Network of Refugees and partners for our upcoming Refugee Rights Pro Bono Workshop. Designed for RLOs and NGOs working with refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people across the Asia-Pacific region, this virtual session will explore how organizations can access pro bono legal support, develop strong project pitches, and build impactful partnerships with law firms.

Participants will:
> Understand what pro bono legal support is and how it works in practice
> Hear examples of successful law firm partnerships
> Receive guidance and tips on developing strong pro bono partnership pitches
> Learn more about PILnet's upcoming Refugee Rights Pro Bono Pitching Roundtable this September

📅 4 August 2026
🕗 11:00 AM Bangkok

We are proud to be teaming up with members and other partners to deliver this iteration of our Refugee Rights Pro Bono Workshop; Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, MAP Law Centre, Asylum Services & Knowledge (ASK), TrustLaw, and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

Register via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BND9qr9wTWi7Rib4zWKfGQ or simply scan the QR code on the flyer below!

Are you a lawyer committed to using the law as a tool for social change?

We have a few spaces remaining for PILnet's free, intensive four-day training on Human Rights Strategic Litigation and Trial Advocacy taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13–16 November 2026, in partnership with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

The programme is highly practical and designed to build core litigation skills, including:
- Case theory development and litigation planning
- Examination and cross-examination techniques
- Working with expert witnesses
- Courtroom simulations

Please note: Applications may close before the stated deadline once all places are filled. If you're interested, we strongly encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.

Have questions? Visit our FAQ page before applying:https://www.pilnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAQ-NITA-Training-3.pdf

The training takes place immediately after the PILnet Global Forum (10–12 November), organised in partnership with ProBono.Org, a great opportunity to combine both experiences.

Submit your interest for the training: https://www.pilnet.org/event/training-on-human-rights-strategic-litigation-trial-advocacy/
Register for the Global Forum: https://www.pilnet.org/event/pilnet-global-forum/

2026 Global Forum - PILnet PILnet’s Global Forum convenes around 400 lawyers from around the world to develop strategies for using the law to protect civil society.

Join us for a free online webinar designed for legal professionals across Africa looking to expand or launch their pro bono work with civil society organisations.

Hosted in collaboration with Trustlaw, the session will cover:

- The current access-to-justice landscape across Africa
- Key areas where legal expertise is needed
- How lawyers can contribute through remote and in-country pro bono work
- Best practices for cross-border legal volunteering
- Opportunities to collaborate with nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organizations. Where are the gaps and how can you contribute?
- How pro bono engagement benefits both communities and legal professionals

When: July 2, 2026 12:00 – 1:30 PM West Africa Time / 2:00 – 3:30 PM East Africa Time.

See the full agenda and how to register here:

Webinar: New Pro Bono Opportunities for Lawyers in Africa - PILnet What: Webinar for legal professionals in Africa looking to expand or launch their pro bono work with civil society organizations. When: July 2, 2026 12:00 – 1:30 PM West Africa Time / 2:00 – 3:30 PM East Africa Time. Where: Online Who: The webinar is hosted by PILnet and TrustLaw