– For a fair and appropriate French response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Collectif Santé Mondiale (Global Health Collective) has published a document containing recommendations for the government, calling on France to adopt an ambitious health response plan and participate in the global effort to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The document highlights the financial requirements and emphasizes the principles of action to be followed, in particular the need to adopt […]
– For a Feminist Response to COVID-19
This article was written by Lucie Daniel, advocacy expert for Equipop, and published in the April newsletter of the Deliver for Good campaign. From France to Francophone West Africa, a gender-equal response to the COVID-19 pandemic will promote health as a human right and consider the health and rights of girls and […]
– For a feminist response to the COVID-19 pandemic
This article was written by Lucie Daniel, advocacy expert for Equipop, and published in the April newsletter of the Deliver for Good campaign. English version. The COVID-19 crisis has brutally exposed the shortcomings of healthcare systems around the world and the inequalities that structure our societies. More specifically, it highlights […]
– COVID-19: AFD's response must not be blind to gender issues
On April 9, France, through the French Development Agency (AFD), launched the "Covid-19 – Santé en commun" initiative to support the 19 priority countries for French official development assistance, most of which are in Africa. Equipop emphasizes the need to develop a response that is not "blind to [...]
– Call for a feminist policy response to COVID-19
The following statement has been endorsed by nearly 1,500 women, networks, and organizations from over 100 countries around the world, calling on states to adopt a feminist policy to address the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic while respecting human rights. This initiative was […]
– Press release – Plan to combat COVID-19 in Africa: faced with this health crisis, NGOs condemn France's inadequate response!
Yesterday and today, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Development Agency announced the launch of the €1.2 billion "Covid-19 – Santé en commun" initiative to support the fight against Covid-19 in Africa. Our associations and NGOs specializing in health are alarmed by the weakness of this […]
– Reactive – Postponement of the Generation Equality Forum: Keep women's rights at the heart of the political agenda by involving feminist movements!
As the international community is hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, France, Mexico, and UN Women announced on Friday the postponement of the Generation Equality Forum to the first half of next year. While this postponement is justified by compelling health and safety reasons, it cannot lead to a […]
– Reactive Statement – Generation Equality Forum postponed: keeping women's rights at the heart of the political agenda while involving feminist movements!
As the entire international community is severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, France, Mexico, and UN Women announced on Friday that the Generation Equality Forum will be postponed until the first half of 2021. While this change in schedule is justified by pressing health and security concerns, it cannot result in governments withdrawing their commitments […]
– #IWantToKnow – the new campaign by Alliance Droits et Santé (Alliance for Rights and Health) promoting comprehensive sexuality education for young people!
The Alliance Droits et Santé network, of which Equipop is a member, launched its new campaign #JeVeuxSavoir (I want to know) in March. Over a period of four months, the aim will be to engage decision-makers and create the conditions for a dialogue on young people's need to know their rights and have access to quality health services.
– Adapting practices in response to COVID-19
Like any organization, Equipop has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. However, we are in a unique situation, as half of our teams are based in France and half in several West African countries.