FFPA Death Penalty: Phase 2 Is Coming

Abolition

By the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, on 15 January 2026

Transparency, governance and funding priorities at the heart of FFPA Phase 2

The FFPA Death Penalty project is entering a new chapter. As part of its mission to strengthen and expand the global abolitionist movement, the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, together with the FFPA Consortium partners, is preparing to launch Phase 2 of the FFPA Death Penalty project, which will run from 1 April 2026 to April 2028.

Building on the achievements and lessons learned during Phase 1, FFPA Phase 2 reaffirms its commitment to supporting organisations and initiatives working towards the abolition of the death penalty, particularly in contexts where abolitionist action remains restricted or at risk. This new phase places a strong emphasis on transparentgovernance, clear selection procedures and equitable funding priorities.

FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2: Transparent and Independent Selection Process

Organisations participating in FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2 were selected through an open call for applications. All applications were assessed by an independent panel of experts, ensuring a fair, balanced and accountable selection process.

The evaluation panel brought together regional, thematic and technical expertise and was composed of:

• Georges Azzi – SRHR and gender advocate with experience in managing US- and EU-funded projects
• Hellen Mwasaha – Specialist in grant management, project management, finance, accounting and procurement
• Morris Lipson – Expert in grant recipient evaluation and strategic grant-making
• Tala Dowlatshahi – Decolonial activist and expert in aid and development systems and inclusive global well-being

The panel’s recommendations were subsequently approved by consensus by the FFPA Consortium Board, reinforcing the project’s commitment to strong governance and collective decision-making.

FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2 Consortium: Continuity and Renewal

For FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2, all twelve Consortium Member organisations have been renewed, ensuring continuity and institutional memory.

 While ICJ-Kenya will not be continuing as an Affiliate, three new organisations have joined the FFPA as Affiliates, strengthening the consortium’s geographical reach and diversity:

• Adaleh Centre (Jordan)
• Hope Behind Bars Africa (Nigeria)
• Prisoners Future Foundation (Zambia)

Consortium Member Organisations

• Greater Caribbean for Life (GCL)
• Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM)
• Witness to Innocence (WTI)
• The Community of Sant’Egidio
• The Death Penalty Project (DPP)
• The International Federation of ACAT (FIACAT)
• The Rights Practice (TRP)
• The Asian Death Penalty Abolition Network (ADPAN)
• Harm Reduction International (HRI)
• Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA)
• Penal Reform International (PRI)
• Reprieve

Affiliate Organisations

• Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI)
• The Advocates for Human Rights (TAHR)
• Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO)
• Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty (TAEDP)
• KontraS (Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence)
• Droits et paix
• Culture pour la paix et la justice (CPJ)
• European Saudi Organization for Human Rights (ESOHR)
• Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD)
• LBH Masyarakat (LBHM)
• The Square Circle Clinic (ex P39A)
• Adaleh Center (Jordan)
• Hope Behind Bars Africa (Nigeria)
• Prisoners Future Foundation (Zambia)

FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2: Key Activities and Regional Cooperation

FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2 continues the core activities implemented during Phase 1, including:

• Awareness-raising and advocacy
• Support to local and national abolitionist actors
• Research and documentation
• Strategic communication

Regional coordination has been a core component of the FFPA since its inception, notably through the structured coordination of abolitionist actors in Asia. Building on this experience, two new major developments will further strengthen regional coordination:

• The creation of a network of good practices between North Africa and the Levant
• The development of a network of abolitionist networks in Southern Africa, with a particular focus on strengthening advocacy at the United Nations

Together, these initiatives aim to reinforce coordination, solidarity and collective impact across regions involved in the FFPA.

FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2: Funding Allocation Priorities

 For FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2, clear budget allocation targets have been established to increase and strengthen support for national actors and organisations in the Global South. This approach reflects the FFPA’s commitment to equitable partnerships, local leadership and sustainable abolitionist strategies.

Further details on FFPA Phase 2 funding by region will be made available as part of the project’s transparency and accountability framework.

FFPA Death Penalty Phase 2 marks a decisive step forward in strengthening global abolitionist cooperation, ensuring transparent governance and prioritising support where it is most needed in the fight against the death penalty.