– Emmanuel Macron’s “demographic rearmament”: Our ovaries won’t go to war
After carrying out another government reshuffle in early January, and ahead of the Prime Minister’s policy statement, Emmanuel Macron held a press conference on January 16th to lay out the main political orientations on a variety of issues. In particular, he presented the government’s measures for “demographic rearmament.” Borrowing language from ultra-conservative war rhetoric, the […]
– Emmanuel Macron's "demographic rearmament": our ovaries will not go to war
During his press conference on January 16, Emmanuel Macron presented the government's measures for its "demographic rearmament." By borrowing language from warlike and ultra-conservative rhetoric, the President sparked incomprehension and outrage among many feminist activists and associations. Equipop joins in these reactions: the bodies of [...]
Combating sexual violence with Stop au Chat Noir
In Côte d'Ivoire, the association Stop au Chat Noir has set up a 16-month project aimed at meeting the needs of survivors of sexual violence, with the support of the Feminists in Action fund. Created in 2019, the association Stop au Chat Noir takes its name from the Ivorian expression "faire chat noir," which means to bring bad luck.
– Walking the Talk
Walking the Talk is a consortium program that aims to promote the adoption and implementation of feminist foreign policies and gender equality policies in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the European Union. Inclusive foreign policies that defend gender equality and reflect the voices of women and […]
– Walking the Talk
Walking the Talk aims to boost the adoption and implementation of Feminist Foreign Policies and gender equality in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the European Union. In other words, inclusive foreign policies that champion gender equality and reflect the voices of women and LGBTIQ+ people from the Global South. To achieve this, […]
– The Feminist Agora 2023: cultivating our alliances and changing the system!
“This 2023 Feminist Agora is an opportunity to strengthen our ties, exchange ideas, and continue to build a better future for all women together.” Mariamar Conon (Benin) – A look back at the week that brought together 65 feminist activists in Cotonou last October!
75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: issues that are more relevant than ever
December 10, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Equipop and numerous civil society organizations around the world emphasize that this founding text remains more relevant than ever in defending the rights of all. This anniversary is an opportunity to recall that it […]
– Warkha TV: Senegal's first platform for producing feminist content
Warkha TV is a web channel that produces podcasts and videos on topics related to women's rights from a feminist perspective. Through its work, Warkha TV deconstructs stereotypes and campaigns for gender equality in Senegal and beyond. To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, discover […]
- La Cellule Nigérienne des Jeunes Filles Leaders: fighting against gender-based violence
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, discover seven Equipop partner associations committed to combating gender-based and sexual violence in West Africa. The Nigerien Young Women Leaders Unit was created in May 2015 by a group of Nigerien students to promote the rights of women and girls in their […]
– Women's voices: using speech to empower women in Mauritania
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, discover seven Equipop partner organizations committed to combating gender-based and sexual violence in West Africa. Voix des femmes (Women's Voices) is a Mauritanian feminist organization born out of a desire to unify Mauritanian feminist movements. Voix des femmes reflects the diversity of the feminists who make up the organization: pluralistic! […]