– "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 [...]
Preventing and combating gender-based and sexual violence: Burkinabe organizations take action
From June 6 to 8, 2023, the official launch workshop for the project "Defending oneself: supporting Burkinabe women and their organizations in the fight against gender-based and sexual violence (GBV)" was held in Ouagadougou. The project, supported by the French Development Agency, has been implemented since April 2023 by four organizations, led by Equipop [...].
Promoting youth involvement in decision-making bodies
Over five days in January, Dakar hosted the National Incubation Lab organized by Equipop as part of the Sansas project (funded by @AFD_France). The Lab brought together 25 representatives of young people and civil society organizations. Together, they co-developed an advocacy project to be implemented in […]
– Feminists hit the road: community discussion caravans
It is by listening to those most affected that we can understand the oppression they face. Feminist activists involved with Equipop as part of the "Young Feminists in West Africa" project have understood this approach well. For nearly a year, they have been reaching out to women and girls in rural areas to [...]