Call for Applications: National Feminist Legal Theory & Practice (FLTP)

Deadline: 27-Mar-2026

The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is inviting national or local organisations in Asia and the Pacific to submit Expressions of Interest to partner in delivering the National Feminist Legal Theory and Practice Training (FLTP) 2026. Selected organisations will receive a sub-grant of USD 8,000–10,000 to organise national trainings aimed at strengthening feminist legal analysis, advocacy, and women’s human rights work.

About the FLTP 2026 Programme

The National Feminist Legal Theory and Practice Training (FLTP) 2026 is part of APWLD’s effort to expand feminist legal education and movement-building across Asia and the Pacific.

The programme will support selected national partners to host country-level FLTP trainings that strengthen feminist legal practice and respond to local realities and challenges faced by women’s human rights defenders.

Objectives of the Programme

The national FLTP trainings aim to help participants:

• Analyse discriminatory laws and policies using feminist and human rights perspectives

• Build feminist legal knowledge, tools, and strategies

• Support women’s human rights defenders at the national level

• Conduct advocacy and campaigns to challenge discriminatory laws

• Advance women’s human rights and Development Justice

• Strengthen national networks of feminist legal practitioners and activists

Grant Amount

Selected organisations will receive a small sub-grant of:

• USD 8,000 to USD 10,000

APWLD expects to select approximately:

• 4 to 5 organisations

Implementation Timeline

Selected partner organisations will:

• Host a National FLTP training between April and October 2026

• Participate in a collective sharing of learning outcomes and strategies in November 2026

What Support Will APWLD Provide?

APWLD will support partner organisations by offering:

• A training module to help design the national FLTP programme

• Support in connecting with experienced FLTP trainers

• Collaboration within the broader feminist legal community of practice

Partner Responsibilities

Selected organisations will be expected to:

• Organise and conduct the national training

• Work with APWLD to develop country-specific training modules

• Translate materials where needed

• Conduct joint evaluations of training outcomes

• Help strengthen the regional FLTP community of practice

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants are national or local organisations in Asia and the Pacific that:

• Actively work for women’s human rights

• Operate at community and/or national levels

• Support women from marginalised and minority groups, including:

  • Young women

  • Rural women

  • Indigenous women

  • Migrant women

  • Urban poor women

Applicants should also have:

• Strong networks with feminist lawyers, activists, judiciary members, and legal communities

• Experience in organising participatory or creative trainings/workshops

• Organisational capacity to coordinate the FLTP with APWLD support

Preferred Applicants

Preference will be given to organisations that:

• Have staff or members who previously participated in FLTP training

• Are familiar with feminist legal strategies and frameworks

• Have relevant experience in:

  • Feminism

  • Women’s human rights

  • Women and the law

Why This Opportunity Matters

This is a strong opportunity for women’s rights organisations seeking to:

• Build national feminist legal capacity

• Strengthen advocacy against discriminatory laws

• Expand collaboration with regional feminist legal networks

• Receive funding to host strategic, movement-based legal training

For organisations working in gender justice, legal empowerment, and feminist movement-building, this is a highly relevant partnership opportunity.

FAQs

1. Who is inviting applications?

The call is issued by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD).

2. What type of applicants are eligible?

National or local organisations in Asia and the Pacific working on women’s human rights are eligible.

3. How much funding is available?

Selected organisations will receive USD 8,000 to USD 10,000.

4. How many organisations will be selected?

APWLD expects to select around 4 to 5 organisations.

5. When will the trainings take place?

National FLTP trainings should be conducted between April and October 2026.

6. What kind of support does APWLD provide?

APWLD will provide a training module, trainer connections, and collaboration support within the feminist legal community of practice.

Conclusion

The APWLD National FLTP 2026 partnership call is an important opportunity for women’s rights organisations in Asia and the Pacific to strengthen feminist legal analysis, advocacy, and movement-building at the national level.

With sub-grants of up to USD 10,000, technical support from APWLD, and the chance to build long-term feminist legal networks, this programme is especially valuable for organisations committed to advancing women’s human rights and Development Justice.

For more information, visit APWLD.