– In Senegal, ABOYA is campaigning for better protection for women and girls infected and affected by HIV.
The association of women and girls infected and affected by HIV, And Bokk Yaakaar (ABOYA), is working to establish a framework for consultation to create a supportive environment for young girls infected and affected by HIV. With the support of AFD through the Feminists in Action project, ABOYA has implemented […]
– Zero tolerance in Abomey-Calavi
In Abomey-Calavi, the Young Women Actors for Development (JFAD) are rolling out the "We go for change" project to tackle the rise in cases of gender-based violence (GBV). This project, funded by Feminists in Action, aims to respond to the problems faced by women in the town of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, [...]
– Discovering the Feminist Ecosystem of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
One of the first steps in the project launched in April 2023 by Equipop and Filactions is to take stock of the regional feminist ecosystem and facilitate synergies between actors engaged in the fight for gender equality. Why this approach and what are the initial results? Read the article!
"The working approach adopted by the consortium was one of the factors that contributed to the change in standards."
Mr. Aouzou, a DSSRAJ expert, is currently Chief of Party for the Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive Rights Project, Phase 2 (PSDSR2) at the Beninese Association for Social Marketing and Health Communication (ABMS). He has 15 years of experience in project development and management, establishing strategic partnerships, and […]
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 […]