Amnesty International Nigeria has officially opened applications for the 2026 Micro-Influencers Cohort under the Strengthening Human Rights Defenders to Protect Civic Space project, funded by the German Embassy in Nigeria. The initiative is designed to empower young digital creators, storytellers, and emerging influencers who are passionate about human rights advocacy, civic engagement, and social impact. Through this programme, selected participants will gain access to mentorship, advocacy training, and digital campaigning opportunities aimed at strengthening civic space and amplifying human rights conversations across online platforms. Programme Objectives The Micro-Influencers Cohort seeks to: Build the capacity of young digital advocates Strengthen online campaigns focused on human rights Promote civic engagement through social media platforms Support emerging voices committed to social justice Encourage responsible and impactful digital storytelling Who Should Apply Applications are encouraged from: Young micro-influencers and content creators Digital storytellers and social advocates Individuals passionate about civic participation Creators with active online communities and engagement Advocates interested in human rights and social change What Participants Will Gain Successful applicants may benefit from: Advocacy and digital communication training Networking opportunities with activists and professionals Exposure to impactful human rights campaigns Mentorship and collaboration opportunities Enhanced digital advocacy and storytelling skills The programme reflects a growing commitment to empowering young voices and strengthening community-driven advocacy efforts in Nigeria’s digital space. By supporting emerging influencers, the initiative aims to foster a generation of informed and responsible digital advocates capable of driving meaningful social impact. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all submission requirements before completing the application form. Participants should also exercise caution when sharing personal information online and ensure they understand how their data may be used by third-party platforms. Important Notice The application form is hosted through Microsoft Forms. According to the platform notice, submitted information will be shared directly with the form owner, and users are advised not to provide sensitive personal information unless comfortable doing so. Apply Now Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications within the stated timeline and take advantage of this opportunity to become part of a transformative advocacy network dedicated to protecting civic space and advancing human rights in Nigeria. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.