– Interview: Cornélia Glèlè, Beninese feminist activist
Cornélia Glèlè is a member of the Network of Young Feminists in West Africa, the West African Network of Young Women Leaders, and the EcranBenin association.
– Amplify the voice of feminist movements in West Africa
Equipop is convinced that fair and sustainable development for all can only be achieved through the fight for women's rights. Thus, for the NGO, the need to collaborate with feminist activists in West Africa became obvious, and in 2018 this was realized through a fruitful partnership with representatives of [...]
– Women 7 2019: building a feminist advocacy platform
Seizing the opportunity presented by France's presidency of the G7, Equipop stepped up its advocacy for the integration of gender equality into public policy. The association helped bring together various feminist movements through the "Women 7" initiative, which brings together activists from France, other G7 countries, and West Africa. The […]
– Interview: Hadja Idrissa Bah, ambassador for young feminists from West Africa at the G7
Become an agent of change—why not you?
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is unique in that it is deeply rooted in the traditions of the communities that practice it. Only through long-term efforts to raise awareness and challenge the foundations of FGM can lasting behavioral change be achieved.
– Let's change our perspectives and practices through Change-Oriented Approaches!
Since this year, Equipop has been working with its partners to introduce change-oriented approaches (COA) to monitor transformations and improve the actions implemented as part of social and political mobilization projects.
– #WeMustAct: Empowering young people to promote SRHR in Benin
Equipop and its partner associations in Benin—Scoutisme Béninois (lead partner), Jeunes Volontaires pour la Santé (JVS), and Réseau Ouest Africain des Jeunes Femmes Leaders (ROAJELF-Bénin)—have launched the first activities of the #OnDoitAgir project. Over a period of 16 months, this social and political mobilization project will strengthen capacities and commitment […]
– Generation Equality Forum: France must lead a coalition on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Following an initiative from Equipop, Le Planning Familial, and Médecins du Monde, 93 networks and associations working on "sexual and reproductive health and rights" in more than 30 countries are calling on President Emmanuel Macron to ensure that France creates and leads an SRHR coalition at the Generation Equality Forum ("Beijing25").
– Generation Equality Forum: France must lead a coalition on "sexual and reproductive rights and health"
On the initiative of Equipop, Planning Familial, and MDM, 93 networks and associations working on issues related to "sexual and reproductive health and rights" in more than 30 countries are calling on Emmanuel Macron to have France create and lead an SRHR coalition at the Generation Equality Forum ("Beijing+25").
– Comprehensive sexuality education: a necessity and a right for adolescents and young people
CSE is an age-appropriate, culturally relevant approach to teaching about sexuality and interpersonal relationships, based on scientifically accurate information and free from value judgments. Promoting CSE is at the heart of many of Equipop's activities. In West and Central Africa, it works with its partners to [...]