– Amplifier label – “A strong proof of reliability for third parties” – Interview with Ibrahima GUEYE, JED
Ibrahima Gueye is the executive director of the NGO JED-Jeunesse et Développement (Youth and Development), founded in 1988 by the Éclaireuses Et Éclaireurs Du Sénégal (Scouts of Senegal) association and a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. JED supports the comprehensive development of young people through education, vocational training, health, youth integration, access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, and ecological transition and [...]
– Young French-speaking feminists meet Diene Keita, Deputy Director of UNFPA
On April 7, Equipop facilitated a meeting between Diene Keita and a dozen young feminists from France and West Africa. It was a unique opportunity to highlight the challenges young people face in accessing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and their place in decision-making processes.
– A feminist foreign policy for the 2022–2027 presidential term
“Adopting feminist foreign policies to respond to the global challenges of the 21st century” – With this document, Equipop highlights a major issue for the upcoming five-year term. It is currently being shared with the teams of the presidential candidates and will subsequently be distributed to members of parliament so that they commit to promoting and […]
– Feminists in Action: a support mechanism for feminist organizations in the Global South
The Feminists in Action project was officially launched in early February 2022 at the Cité Audacieuse by CARE France, Equipop, Oxfam France, the Fund for Women in the Mediterranean (FFMed), the Fund for Francophone Women (XOESE), and the Pananetugri Initiative for Women's Well-being (IPBF). The launch of Feminists in Action was an opportunity to […]
– Equipop partners with UNFPA for the launch of its 2022 annual report
Equipop is partnering with UNFPA and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to launch the UNFPA annual report in France, which addresses the issue of unintended pregnancies. Registration is now open to follow the event, which will be held online on Monday, April 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.!
Santeya Sansanyi: Youth involvement and empowerment in public action (SRHR) in Guinea
Interview with Sekh Amadou KEITA, coordinator of the "Santeya Sansanyi: Youth Involvement and Empowerment in Public Action (DSSR)" project in Guinea. In this interview, he presents the project, its objectives and challenges, as well as the changes expected at the end of the project.
– Ampli Label – “We are the first organization to achieve Level 3 of the Ampli Label.”
The Songui Manégré Association for Endogenous Development (ASMADE) was founded in 1994 in Burkina Faso by a group of development workers. Among them was Juliette Compaoré, the current executive secretary. ASMADE's goal is to improve the living and working conditions of people in Burkina Faso. In June, it was the […]
– “Strengthening your sorority network” – French-speaking sororities #2
January 26 marked the start of the Sororités Francophones conference cycle for 2022. Activists from ten countries came together to create a virtual space for exchange, attentive listening, and discussion. They spent two hours discussing this year's theme: "Strengthening sisterhood through networking" […]
– SANSAS: supporting young leaders
In Senegal, the SANSAS project – "sunu wergu yaram sunu yité" – aims to improve access to reproductive health services for adolescents and young people, particularly young girls, young women, and vulnerable youth. It aims to facilitate their access to quality and appropriate health services, as well as [...]
– Equipop's activities in France
In 2021, as France hosted the Generation Equality Forum (GEF), Equipop launched a strong advocacy campaign in France, both to influence the overall organization of the GEF, since the French government had a decision-making role, and to influence French public policy.