"Culture is not neutral": feminism and transmission according to Charlotte Ezebada
The International Day for African Culture and Culture of African Descent, celebrated annually on January 24, celebrates the richness, diversity, and vitality of the cultures of the African continent and its diasporas. Established by UNESCO in 2019, this day is part of a commitment to promote cultural diversity, human creativity, and […]
One year of Trump II: from misogynistic policies to attacks on democracy and international law
In September 2024, Equipop warned of the "international shockwave" that Trump's re-election would cause, particularly for women's rights. One year after his inauguration at the White House, these warnings have largely been confirmed, with a backlash unprecedented in its speed and brutality. The dismantling of USAID, diplomatic offensives at the UN... All [...]
US withdrawal from international organizations: women's rights directly threatened
January 9, 2026. In addition to undermining the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment, this decision threatens essential programs promoting gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, the fight against gender-based violence, and support for […]
– December 8 in Kathmandu: A historic conference on menstrual dignity and human rights
Since 2018, December 8, International Menstrual Dignity Day, has been part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This date serves as a reminder that menstrual discrimination is not simply a health or hygiene issue, but a human rights violation deeply rooted in gender inequality. In 2025, this mobilization […]
– SANSAS and CLV2: a workshop to strengthen democracy in health and empower young people
From October 15 to 17, 2025, members of the SANSAS and CLV2 projects (Solthis, Equipop, JED, RAES, young leaders, ANJSRPF, RJPA MGF/E) came together to share, capitalize on, and strengthen their actions around democracy in health. This joint workshop provided an opportunity to consolidate a collection of resources and experiences, while […]
– Forging feminist alliances in training: a dynamic partnership between Campus Groupe AFD and Equipop
Since 2023, Equipop and Campus Groupe AFD, the training center of the French Development Agency, have been engaged in an ambitious joint project: to make feminist approaches a structuring lever for reflection, training, and action for actors in development and international solidarity. 1. Two years of collaboration to decentralize knowledge […]
– French-speaking feminist activists in Brussels to defend gender equality, peace, and the future of funding
At a pivotal moment for European gender equality policies, a delegation of French-speaking feminist activists traveled to Brussels in October 2025, with the support of the Alliance Féministe Francophone. Their goal: to remind European institutions that decisions made in Brussels must remain grounded in the realities on the ground, as negotiations are underway […]
– Two days to strengthen feminist approaches in Benin: a workshop to reflect on, share, and transform the implementation of peace and security agendas
On November 20 and 21, 2025, the MGA Residence in Ouidah hosted a training workshop for trainers on feminist approaches, as part of the project "For Feminist Agendas for Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel in Solidarity for Peace." Over two days, 23 representatives from feminist organizations, […]
– Journalists & Feminists: better information to preserve democracy
Backlash against women's and LGBTQIA+ rights, the rise of the far right, climate misinformation, attacks on international solidarity: in this context, the media are not mere witnesses, they are at the heart of a veritable "battle of narratives." It is on this basis that Equipop, Prenons La Une, and La Fronde have [...]
– Three days to strengthen feminist advocacy voices in Benin: a workshop that brings together knowledge, experiences, and collective strategies
From November 17 to 19, 2025, Ouidah hosted a highlight of the project "For Feminist Agendas on Peace and Security – West Africa and the Sahel in Solidarity for Peace." For three days, 24 committed actors from partner organizations in Benin gathered for a training workshop […]