– Feminist gynecological self-defense, a tool for collective resistance against gynecological and obstetric violence
In Senegal, gynecological and obstetric violence remains largely unknown and trivialized, even though it undermines the health, dignity, and fundamental rights of women and girls. Still not widely recognized as structural violence in health policies, it perpetuates power relations and fuels inequalities in […]
– FEMINISTS, PEACE, AND SECURITY: WHAT WARS DO TO BODIES
TW: This article discusses sexual violence related to armed conflict. Some content may be disturbing to readers. June 19, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, reminds us of a fact that is too often ignored: wars are also fought on the bodies of women and […]
– Rights of migrant women and girls and gender-based and sexual violence: Equipop is actively involved in the field!
Preventing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), particularly female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced and early marriage (FEM), and promoting access to support services for affected women and girls is the goal of the SAFE project launched in five European countries in June 2025. At the heart of the project […]
– Feminists in Action: the importance of financially supporting feminist organizations
Launched in early 2022, the Feminists in Action (FEA) project was supported 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). It was completed in April 2025, after three years of working alongside […]
– The Urgent Need for a European Fund for Feminist Organizations
On April 9, at the European Parliament, Equipop took part in the launch of a strong political call for the creation of a European fund to support feminist organizations. This initiative comes in a global context of crisis in development aid and growing attacks by anti-rights movements. At the heart of this event, organized by […]
– “Protective parents: Female genital mutilation stops with me!”
May 17, 2025 marks the launch of the international campaign to prevent female genital mutilation: "Protective Parents: Female Genital Mutilation Stops with Me!" This campaign highlights a courage that is rarely discussed: that of protective parents. Those who have refused female genital mutilation for their daughters, against their own community, and [...]
– The urgent need for a European fund for feminist organizations
On April 9, at the European Parliament, Equipop took part in launching a strong political appeal for the creation of a European fund to support feminist organizations. This initiative comes amid a global crisis in development aid and an offensive by anti-rights movements. At the heart of this meeting, organized by MEPs […]
– Supporting the capacity of feminist organizations: Guidelines for feminist support
After four years of implementation, the Feminists in Action (FEA) project has supported 239 organizations through the awarding of 265 grants, enabling the completion of as many projects in 30 countries around the world. In addition to awarding grants, a support system has been put in place to empower the organizations receiving support.
– Open letter: an international call to fund feminist movements
With two months to go before the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Equipop and its partners have brought together 268 organizations from 61 countries in a collective effort to send a clear message: there is an urgent need to defend gender equality and increase funding for organizations […]
– DEFENDING OUR GROUND AT CPD58: FEMINIST PRESENCE AND VIGILANCE.
WHAT OUR PARTICIPATION AT THE 58TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT TAUGHT US From April 7 to 11, 2025, Equipop took part in the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD). This year’s theme: “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” An […]