#FemFirst
The FemFirst Lab is an initiative of IT for Change and is part of the Inclusive AI Research Network (IARN). The FemFirst Lab is supported by the International Development Research Centre and the Center for Global Digital Justice.

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April 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
We thank you for your enthusiastic applications to the FemFirst Lab. The selected applicants for the FemFirst Lab will be informed via email by 27 July 2026. Watch this space for more on AI solutions that foreground ideas of gender justice and human rights.

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May 30, 2026 at 5:38 AM
AI futures are being written now. Who gets to shape them?
The FemFirst Research Observatory is calling on women and nonbinary-identifying researchers across South and Southeast Asia to develop research that builds new knowledge pathways for feminist AI.
May 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM
FemFirst Lab is looking to support feminist AI prototypes that place gender equality, social justice, and human rights at the center of innovation. If you're working on issues like gender-based violence, health, climate justice, accessibility, or digital labor, your idea could be a strong fit.
April 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Lab will incubate #feminist #AI prototypes that foreground gender equality and advance social justice and human rights. We are interested in prototypes from a variety of thematic areas: gender-based violence, tech-facilitated gender-based violence, climate justice, disability, health & beyond.
Call for Applications: FemFirst Lab | IT for Change
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April 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
5. FemFirst Lab is looking for solutions that foreground gender equality in AI systems, from teams based in South and Southeast Asia.

📌Deadline: 15th May

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May 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The FemFirst Research Observatory is looking for bold, original research that interrogates the political economies of AI and opens up new possibilities for gender transformative design, governance, and resistance.
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June 22, 2026 at 11:28 AM
If you have your sights set on applying for the FemFirst Research Observatory, it’s time to send in your proposals!
June 22, 2026 at 11:28 AM
If you have any questions, you can find the FAQs and application guide here: lnk.itforchange.net/ffrocall
We look forward to shaping feminist AI futures with you. Complete your application today.
Call for Proposals FemFirst Research Observatory.pdf
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June 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM
We are excited to read your original research proposals that examine how feminist perspectives can inform the design, deployment, and governance of AI in South and Southeast Asia.
Call for Proposals FemFirst Research Observatory.pdf
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June 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM
If you’re still refining your applications for the FemFirst Research Observatory, you’re in luck! We’re extending the final deadline to 25 June.
June 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Selected researchers will develop two original research papers and contribute to a growing interdisciplinary ecosystem advancing feminist AI in the region.
Head here for more details on the application: lnk.itforchange.net/ffrocall
Call for Proposals FemFirst Research Observatory.pdf
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May 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Whether you’re building around issues of gender, labor, safety, climate, health, or accessibility, FemFirst Lab aims to help transform feminist AI prototypes into meaningful, community-driven solutions.
May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Only a few days left to apply to FemFirst Lab — applications close on 15 May.

If you’ve been thinking about submitting your idea, this is your sign to complete your proposal and apply.
May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Selected teams will receive funding, 12 months of mentorship on feminist ethics, and opportunities to connect with a wider community of practitioners and peers across South and Southeast Asia.

For more information on how to apply, head to lnk.itforchange.net/femfirstlab
Call for Applications: FemFirst Lab | IT for Change
IT for Change invites applications from South and Southeast Asia to join the FemFirst Lab.
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April 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
FemFirst Lab is looking to help shape feminist AI solutions and take them from idea to prototype. Think the FemFirst Lab could be a great fit for you? Follow the decision tree to find out.

If you find yourself saying “yes” at every step, we’d love to see your application.
April 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Calling all teams who are keen on building #feministAI prototypes!

FemFirst Lab is looking for solutions that foreground gender equality in AI systems, from teams based in South and Southeast Asia.

#FemFirstLab #FemTech #Feminist #TechPolicy
Call for Applications: FemFirst Lab | IT for Change
IT for Change, with support from the International Development Research Centre and the Center for Global Digital Justice, invites applications f
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April 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM