– CP- New project to promote the abandonment of female genital mutilation in Mali and Burkina Faso
After three years of implementing a pilot project in Kayes, Mali, Equipop is launching the second phase of the "Protecting Future Generations" project with its partners: AMSOPT in Mali and SOS/JD in Burkina Faso for the period 2018-2020. This project aims to end female genital mutilation and early marriage in these [...]
– Equipop Lab: An approach to fostering innovative projects that serve civil society in West Africa
Civil society organizations (CSOs) are key partners in changing social norms and in monitoring and implementing government plans and programs. Based on its experience with CSOs, Equipop has found that, too often, projects led by CSOs replicate interventions […]
– Burkina Faso joins Mali in promoting the abandonment of female genital mutilation and child marriage
On June 19 in Fada, in the eastern region of Burkina Faso, the association SOS/Jeunesse et Défis officially launched the activities of the "Protecting Future Generations" project to end female genital mutilation and early marriage. This project is coordinated by Equipop and implemented in Mali and Burkina Faso.
– CP – Equipop launches a major campaign to ensure that France makes girls' rights a priority for the G7 in 2019!
On World Population Day and ahead of France's presidency of the G7 in 2019, the NGO Equipop is calling on the President of the Republic to make girls' rights the main theme of this summit and to set an example by making ambitious financial commitments. This petition [...]
– Solidarity, music, and sunshine: a winning combination for promoting SRHR at Solidays!
Equipop was present for the first time at the Solidarity Village at the Solidays festival, where it took advantage of this platform to raise awareness among festival-goers about the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in West Africa and around the world. Here's a look back at this weekend of solidarity, music, and sunshine.
– Report – Task delegation in Burkina Faso: a successful experiment!
From May 2 to 5, 2018, a team from Burkina Radio and Television (RTB) and Equipop visited the Hauts-Bassins region of Burkina Faso* to produce a radio and television report on task shifting in family planning. This report will contribute to learning and facilitate the transition […]
– A Monday evening dedicated to young people's commitment to women's and girls' rights
On Monday, May 28, Equipop kicked off the week in style by organizing its first co-construction workshop with a dozen young people to brainstorm innovative projects for social and political mobilization.
– CP – May 16 – France strengthens its solidarity with the poorest countries and renews its commitment to the fight against STPs
Press release – Friends of the Global Fund Europe May 16, 2018 (English below) France strengthens its solidarity with the poorest countries and renews its commitment to the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. It will host the Global Fund Donors Conference for the first time in 2019. The Elysée […]
– 100 parliamentary proposals for "feminist diplomacy"
On April 4, two members of parliament presented an information report on the place of women's rights in French diplomacy. The report makes 100 recommendations to the government for a "feminist diplomacy" and raises the issue of financial resources. Among the thematic priorities addressed are sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) [...]
– Closing arguments by the finalists in the public speaking contest for women's rights
On April 11, ADHS and Equipop co-organized a public speaking contest on women's rights. The five finalists delivered powerful speeches to the audience, reminding us of today's youth's thirst for engagement. Discover or rediscover their speeches.