Applications are open for the Naija Feminists Media (NFM) 2026 Editorial Fellowship on Reproductive Health - training 16 African journalists to produce investigative stories on reproductive rights for the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Apply by 9 October 2026. The fellowship runs 26 October - 11 December 2026. Fellows publish stories during the 16 Days of Activism.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Naija Feminists Media call. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - NFM Editorial Fellowship 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Naija Feminists Media 2026 Editorial Fellowship on Reproductive Health |
| Host | Naija Feminists Media (Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Theme | Reproductive health & rights for #16DaysOfActivism 2026 |
| Cohort size | 16 selected journalists / media professionals across Africa |
| Programme dates | 26 October - 11 December 2026 |
| Deadline | 9 October 2026 |
| Application | Online form + 200-word reproductive-rights story pitch |
| Official page | NFM call for applications |
About the Fellowship
Reproductive rights enable people to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproduction. Women and girls still face legal, social, cultural, economic, and healthcare barriers. This fellowship equips journalists with tools, knowledge, and mentorship to challenge false narratives and support systemic change through storytelling.
Each fellow produces one original story on reproductive rights - lived realities, contributing factors, barriers to access, and solutions - for publication during the 16 Days of Activism, to educate the public and push for legislative and institutional accountability across Africa.
Focus Areas
- Access to reproductive and neonatal healthcare
- Safe abortion and related policy contexts
- Lived realities and barriers women and girls face
- Misinformation, stigma, and harmful narratives around reproductive health
Benefits
- Mentorship from seasoned media professionals, healthcare professionals, and reproductive-rights advocates
- Publication on Naija Feminists Media - Nigeria’s leading women-focused news platform
- Networking with journalists, activists, healthcare professionals, and media leaders
- Global visibility through the international #16DaysOfActivism campaign
- Certificate of Participation upon completion
Eligibility
- Open to journalists and media professionals across Africa
- Commitment to gender storytelling and social justice
- Passion for challenging harmful narratives
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply (per NFM’s fellowship practice)
How to Apply
- Prepare a 200-word pitch on a reproductive-rights story you want to pursue.
- Submit via the official application form by 9 October 2026.
- Review full details on the NFM call for applications.
Contact (from official call): mail@naijafeministsmedia.org.ng · +234 (0) 913 092 0809
Official Links
Call for applications - NFM 2026 Editorial Fellowship
Official application form (Google Forms)
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FAQs - Naija Feminists Media Editorial Fellowship 2026
When is the deadline?
9 October 2026.
When does the fellowship run?
26 October to 11 December 2026.
How many fellows are selected?
16 journalists / media professionals across Africa.
What must I submit?
An online application including a 200-word pitch on a reproductive-rights story idea.
Where do I apply?
Through the official Google Form linked from the NFM call.
