– AT CPD58, DON'T LEAVE THE FIELD OPEN: FEMINIST PRESENCE AND VIGILANCE.
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE 58TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT 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 was "Ensuring [...]
– SF #7 – Online violence: how to deal with it and get organized?
The 7th edition of the Sororités Francophones conference series provided an opportunity to address the issue of online violence: how can we tackle it and organize ourselves? Speakers from various French-speaking regions shared their experiences and thoughts on sexist cyberviolence. Bintou Mariam Traoré, Ivorian activist and creator of #Vraiefemmeafricaine, Sarah Benmoussa, […]
– CSW69: Rethinking the Future of Peace and Security Agendas with Stakeholders
Equipop participated in the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which took place from March 10 to 21, 2025, in New York. It was an iconic moment during which feminists made sure their voices were heard. CSW69 was also an opportunity for Equipop […]
– Looking back on CSW69: facing conservative governments and rising fascism, feminist diplomacy must lead the way
Equipop took part in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), held at the United Nations from March 10 to 21. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action (Beijing+30), a roadmap for advancing gender equality and women’s rights worldwide. To mark this milestone —and in […]
– Looking back at CSW69: in the face of conservative governments and the rise of fascism, feminist diplomacy must prevail
Equipop participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, held from March 10 to 21 at the UN. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action (Beijing+30), a roadmap for advancing gender equality and women's rights [...]
– The Francophone Feminist Alliance at the CSW: A strong and committed presence
A few days after the launch of the Francophone Feminist Alliance at the Quai d'Orsay, a project led by Equipop, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Fund for Women in the Mediterranean (FFMed), a first delegation of 17 activists participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women […]
– Opinion: Gender equality is under threat in development finance negotiations
The fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, to be held in June, is a crucial test given the worrying trend in negotiations: the weakening of commitments to gender equality in the face of growing opposition. By Beth Woroniuk
– A workshop for better harmonization of administrative and financial practices and organizational development
From February 18 to 20, 2025, Ouagadougou hosted a workshop on administration, finance, and organizational development at the Diakonia premises as part of the project "For Feminist Agendas, Peace, and Security—West African Women United for Peace." Led by a consortium of organizations including Diakonia, Equipop, FAD, and the Gorée Institute, […]
– In Senegal, strengthening dialogue between young people, political authorities, and committed professionals: a look back at the SANSAS project round table
A roundtable discussion held at the end of January 2025 to share key lessons on improving sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and young people in Senegal. This exchange brought together young people, health professionals, representatives of public institutions, and technical and financial partners, with the shared ambition of […]
– Faced with backlash, the need for collective action by the media and feminist organizations
On February 25, 2025, the event "Women & Media, Equality Meetings" was held, co-organized by Equipop, Prenons la Une! and La Fronde, in partnership with the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE). The day was punctuated by rich reflections on the challenges and role of the media in the face of rising conservatism [...]