Fondemsan Benin – Young people aged 15-24 take center stage
<<Les défis rencontrés au cours de la mise en œuvre du projet sont liés à la réticence de certains leaders religieux qui n’ont pas encore compris que les jeunes ont des droits en matière de santé sexuelle et devraient décider eux-mêmes de leur avenir en matière de sexualité […] les fidèles écoutent les leaders religieux quand […]
– Transformative dialogues to empower women and girls in Guinea
The issue of violence against women and girls remains a concern in Guinea, where they do not have the right to family planning or control over their own bodies! Young girls and women are mainly trained to serve their husbands at the expense of their own well-being. Faced with these inequalities, the Convergence for […]
– Return from Women Deliver 2023: don't give in to anti-rights movements
Global spaces that bring feminists together are necessary to forge links between activists and strengthen their collective capacity to promote gender equality, in a climate of trust and based on shared values. It was therefore important for Equipop to attend Women Deliver, one of the largest gatherings of […]
– "We, West African feminists: united for a transformative approach to SRHR"
On July 17, 2023, the Women Deliver global conference opened in Kigali. Running until July 20, it is one of the largest gatherings aimed at advancing gender equality.
– SOLIDAYS 2023, MISSION POSSIBLE: HACKING THE PATRIARCHY
Once again this year, Equipop had a stand at the Solidays music festival in Paris, organized by the Solidarité Sida association on June 23, 24, and 25. Equipop and its group of young Parisian volunteers, the Hope Team, made a notable appearance at the Solidarity Village with an innovative, engaging, and interactive stand, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about […]
– Feminist foreign policy: the accountability report in France is out!
After assessing five years of France’s “feminist diplomacy,” the Gender Equality High Council submitted its report to ministers Catherine Colonna and Isabelle Rome. Equipop made a major contribution to this report, which is the first comprehensive accountability tool ever on feminist foreign policy in France. At this time, there is no English version of […]
– "Feminist diplomacy: taking action": the HCE calls on the government
The High Council for Equality has submitted its assessment report on France's "feminist diplomacy" strategy to Ministers Catherine Colonna and Isabelle Rome. Equipop contributed significantly to this report, which draws the government's attention to the level of ambition required to pursue a truly feminist foreign policy.
– Feminist theories: tools for the emancipation of all women?
On March 30, 2023, Equipop organized the sixth edition of the Sororités francophones cycle. The aim of this meeting? To discuss the accessibility of feminist theories and their power to empower women.
– FEMINISTS IN ACTION AGAINST GENDER-BASED AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE!
For 15 months, Equipop will support two consortiums of feminist organizations in West Africa, thanks to financial backing from the Feminists in Action fund. Five West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Ivory Coast) will thus be covered by actions aimed at combating gender-based and sexual violence (GBV).
– Feminist caravans of community discussions: meetings with Ramatoulaye and Irad
For nearly a year, feminist activists from eight West African countries, working with Equipop as part of the "Young Feminists in West Africa" project, have been traveling the roads of their countries. They set out to meet women and girls in rural areas to listen to their concerns, difficulties, priorities, and specific needs [...]