– Single-sex talking circles: feminist tools to combat gynecological and obstetric violence in Senegal
Gynecological and obstetric violence (GOV) is a reality for many Senegalese women. These acts, often perpetrated in a climate of silence and impunity, have devastating consequences on the physical and mental health of victims. To tackle this scourge, innovative initiatives are emerging, including discussion groups […]
– Feminist exchange trip to Lyon, November 18–23, 2024
To facilitate the sharing of experiences and expertise between West African feminists and their counterparts in France, and to strengthen the mobilization for gender equality on an international scale, Equipop is organizing a feminist exchange trip during the Brisons le Silence festival organized by our partner Filactions. Kadiatou Konaté, Chanceline Mevowanou, and Amandine Yao, feminist activists from […]
- CP - The Alliance Féministe Francophone, a new mechanism to strengthen the participation of French-speaking feminists in international decision-making forums
Paris, October 7, 2024 – The creation of the Francophone Feminist Alliance was announced at the 2024 Francophonie Summit. Coordinated by Equipop, the Fund for Women in the Mediterranean (FFMed) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), this alliance will bring together Francophone feminist activists from around the world. Its objective […]
– MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYMPOSIUM "A SPACE OF OUR OWN, BETWEEN ACTIVISM AND RESEARCH: LET'S TALK ABOUT A FEMINIST APPROACH TO SRHR!"
The “A space of our own” SRHR symposium brought together activists and researchers from 14 countries to rethink and re-politicize issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) from a feminist perspective, as well as actions to combat anti-rights movements.
-A space of our own: conclusions from the Symposium on SRHR to advance the rights of all
The SRHR symposium "A Space of Our Own" brought together activists and researchers from 14 countries to rethink and repoliticize issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) from a feminist perspective, as well as actions to combat anti-rights movements.
– SF #10 – Abortion rights: feminist and intersectional approaches
The Sororités Francophones cycle of reflections recently held its tenth edition on the theme of Abortion rights: feminist and intersectional approaches.
– #CountingForAll: review of several months of action against gender-based and sexual violence in West Africa
Faced with the absence or glaring lack of data on gender-based and sexual violence (GBV), feminist collectives in West Africa—in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal—have launched the #CompterPourToutes campaign. The goal: to call for the inclusion or strengthening of a line […]
– U.S. presidential election: why are these elections crucial for abortion rights around the world?
On November 5, 2024, nearly 244 million voters will go to the polls to elect the next president of the United States. Polls predict a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, particularly in key states where the outcome will be decided by a handful of votes. A victory for Donald Trump would have […]
– U.S. Presidential Election: Why These Elections Are Crucial for Abortion Rights Worldwide
On November 5, 2024, nearly 244 million voters will head to the polls to elect the next President of the United States. Polls predict a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, especially in key swing states where the outcome could be decided by just a few votes. A Trump victory would have significant […]
– Feminist groups react to the government's appointment
Press release, September 23, 2024 We, feminist associations, are alarmed by the appointment of an ultra-conservative government. We particularly denounce the presence of ministers who have committed themselves or voted against the right to abortion in the constitution or against marriage for all, an unprecedented regression.