Selma, a doctor and activist: more than thirty years of fighting for women’s autonomy
An interview with Dr. Selma Hajri. A physician specializing in reproductive endocrinology, Selma Hajri has been advocating for sexual and reproductive rights for more than twenty-five years. Her career, spanning clinical practice, research, and activism, has taken her from the introduction of medical abortion in Tunisia to coordinating a regional network for access to abortion […]
Continental Advocacy: Equipop and the AFF Join Forces to Strengthen Francophone Feminist Action
Within the Francophone Feminist Alliance (AFF), led by Equipop, we firmly believe that the response to the erosion of rights must be built collectively. That is why Equipop is committed to better understanding the workings of advocacy within the African Union. Our goal? To open doors and identify avenues for engagement for feminist organizations […]
Paris, “Capital of Resistance to Backlash”: Keeping Feminist Solidarity Alive
In the face of growing attacks on women’s rights and gender equality, a response is needed: to strengthen solidarity among feminist movements, public authorities, and committed partners. It was in this spirit that the Francophone Feminist Alliance (AFF) brought together, on July 9 at the City Hall of Paris’s 10th arrondissement, activists, political leaders, […]
“Women, Peace, and Security: From Legacies to Intergenerational Alliances for Building Peace in West Africa and the Sahel”
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Equipop organized a webinar on June 19, 2026, titled “The Mobilization and Contribution of Women and Girls to Crisis and Conflict Management, from the Past to the Present, in West Africa and the Sahel,” in the […]
Supporting Feminist Voices: A Week of Action in Brussels for Democracy and Peace
As the European Union redefines its budgetary and policy priorities for the 2028–2034 period, a delegation of eight activists from the Francophone Feminist Alliance (AFF) traveled to Brussels to deliver a clear message: EU policies cannot be shaped without the voices of those who work every day for democracy, human rights, […]
Toward Feminist Agendas for Peace and Security in Chad: Five Days to Strengthen and Transform
Project: “Toward Feminist Peace and Security Agendas—West African and Sahelian Women United for Peace” – Consortium: EQUIPOP – DIAKONIA – FAD – Gorée Institute (GORIN) | Funding: Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – N’Djamena, Chad | Hôtel Persévérance | June 2026 A political and feminist emergency […]
Highlight the changes brought about by projects using change-oriented approaches
As part of the Feminists in Action (FEA) project, Equipop brought together some twenty of its partners for a training session on change-oriented approaches (COA) in Côte d’Ivoire and then in Benin. This initiative is part of a clear strategy: to support the transformative power of feminist organizations in the Global South. To highlight the changes that are transforming […]
The 2026 Madrid Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy: A Necessary but Insufficient Step
On June 2 and 3, 2026, the 5th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy was held in Madrid, seven months after the conference organized by France. As in Paris, a political declaration was endorsed by some thirty states. The level of financial resources mobilized in the near future will determine the success or failure of this […]
“Here Too”: Equipop Launches a Campaign for Women’s Rights and International Solidarity
The rights of women and minorities are under attack. All over the world, and here as well. It is this observation—both global and local—that lies at the heart of the campaign Equipop is launching today. A campaign focused on raising awareness, mobilizing citizens, and advocating for policy change, driven by a conviction rooted in thirty years of […]
Breaking the taboos surrounding menstruation to enable young girls to experience their periods with dignity
In Guinea, menstruation remains a highly taboo subject in many communities. The lack of information, cultural beliefs, and the stigma surrounding menstruation have a direct impact on young girls’ lives: truancy, low self-esteem, isolation, and difficulty speaking openly about menstrual health. […]