Susie Talbot, INTERIGHTS

What are litigation surgeries? What happens in practice?

◦ Initial preparation ◦ Steps to take pre-litigation surgery ◦ Running the litigation surgery

Evaluation and follow up

Practical workshop on key human rights issues

Multiple aims:◦ Identify and provide substantive support to cases◦ Build capacity◦ Create/strengthen networks and relationships

Deciding on a focus area Call for participants (and case studies) Selecting participants (Finances and logistics)

Review case studies Prepare presentations and decide on

litigation surgery format Prepare reader

2-3 days Training modules Case study presentation and discussion Desired outcomes:

◦ Litigation strategy◦ Wider advocacy strategy◦ Plan for moving forward

Plan for moving forward Evaluation of event Effective follow up