– Women's rights leagues demand data so they can fight back!
As part of the Feminists in Action (FEA) project, the LIGUES consortium, comprising the Ivorian, Beninese, and Nigerien Women's Rights Leagues, conducted an assessment in each country of the systems for collecting data on gender-based and sexual violence (GBV) with the aim of understanding why there is so little [...]
– Our Bodies, Our Health, Women's Sexuality in Sub-Saharan Africa: Towards a Definitely Feminist Reprint.
Co-published in 2004 by Fatou Sow, a Senegalese feminist sociologist and researcher on gender issues, particularly in Africa, and Codou Bop, a journalist, sociologist, researcher, feminist, and human rights activist, the book "Our Bodies, Our Health" has influenced generations of women in sub-Saharan Africa by offering a fresh perspective on their health and [...]
– Come and take part in the “Our feminist futures” event at the Summit of the Future 2024
Equipop cordially invites you to take part in the side event "Our feminist futures," to be held in New York on September 20, 2024, as part of the Summit of the Future. Organized on the first day of the "Action Days," this event will highlight the demands of young people and feminists in West […]
– Take part in the “Our Future Feminists” event at the 2024 Future Summit
Equipop is pleased to invite you to participate in the side event "Our Feminist Futures," which will be held in New York on September 20, 2024, as part of the Summit of the Future. Organized on the first day of the "Action Days," this event will highlight the demands of young people and feminists [...]
– Empowerment in action in the SANSAS project
The SANSAS project experience illustrates the power of mutual support and cohesion within a group. The testimonials of the young leaders involved reveal a strong collective dynamic, driven by a spirit of mutual solidarity. "For me, the SANSAS project is about cohesion among young people, a solidarity that has taken root," says one of them.
– Barnier government: feminist diplomacy must neither be abandoned nor misused
Women's rights and gender equality must be substantially funded, both nationally and through feminist diplomacy. Under no circumstances should they be exploited for anti-immigration policies. Following Michel Barnier's appointment, Equipop will ensure that the commitments made by previous governments are upheld.
– Militant anger and joy: emotions at the heart of our struggles
Emotions are at the heart of activist struggles, particularly in feminism. Anger and joy are two feelings often experienced by activists, but their role and impact differ. The eighth edition of the Sororités francophones cycle highlighted the place and legitimacy of expressing emotions […]
– Interview – Cornélia GLELE: Beninese filmmaker and feminist
Activist and defender of women's rights in Benin, Cornélia GLELE is the founder of the Cotonou International Women's Film Festival (FIFF). Launched in 2019, the event highlights and celebrates the work of African female filmmakers. The third edition took place from February 20 to 24, 2024.
– Walkie-Talkie #6: Souwaiba Ibrahim
Meet Souwaiba Ibrahim, lawyer and intersectional feminist from Niger! Walking the Talk consortium is proudly working with six exceptional feminists from all over the world – aka our team of ‘Walkie-Talkies’. These experts bring unique perspectives and invaluable experience to our mission of promoting Feminist Foreign policies, practices, and funding in Germany, France, […]
– Walkie-Talkie #5: Kirthi Jayakumar
Meet Kirthi Jayakumar, feminist advocate from India! Walking the Talk consortium is proudly working with six exceptional feminists from all over the world – aka our team of ‘Walkie-Talkies’. These experts bring unique perspectives and invaluable experience to our mission of promoting Feminist Foreign policies, practices, and funding in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, […]