– Activity Report – 2023–2024
Right now, it's impossible to ignore the manifestations of an ultra-nationalist and reactionary patriarchy that is very much in the spotlight all over the world. A motley crew of states, far-right organizations, fundamentalist religious movements, and wealthy conservatives with deep pockets continue to push an anti-gender agenda and [...]
– French "feminist diplomacy": maintaining standards in a context of backlash
Equipop Position Paper Since 1993, Equipop has been advocating for the integration of gender approaches and feminist principles into French foreign policy, through a process of co-construction and monitoring of public policies. Maintained alongside other associations, this regular dialogue with the government has greatly contributed to […]
– Commitments to protect survivors of gender-based and sexual violence!
Shelters for survivors of gender-based and sexual violence (GBV) with no accommodation in Benin, a law protecting and creating shelters with no implementing decree in Burkina Faso, a new government with no national strategy to increase the number of centers providing holistic care for survivors of GBV—these are […]
-Breaking the silence: Responding and rebuilding after gynecological and obstetric violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are a key moment to raise awareness and mobilize around the different forms of violence against women. In 2024, under the theme "Responding and rebuilding after violence," we emphasize not only the importance of resistance in the face of injustice, but also [...]
– Francophone Sororities #8 – Media and Feminisms: creating, transforming, dreaming our spaces
At the 8th Sororités francophones meeting, three media and feminism professionals gathered to discuss the theme "Media and Feminism: creating, transforming, dreaming our spaces." Christelle Murhula, freelance journalist and author, Sadia Mandjo, founder of Tour d'Afrique des droits des femmes (Tour of Africa for Women's Rights), and Kharoll-Ann Souffrant, social work researcher, […]
-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, […]
– Single-sex talking circles: feminist tools to combat gynecological and obstetric violence in Senegal
Gynecological and obstetric violence (GOV) is a reality for many Senegalese women. These acts, often perpetrated in a climate of silence and impunity, have devastating consequences on the physical and mental health of victims. To tackle this scourge, innovative initiatives are emerging, including discussion groups […]
– Feminist exchange trip to Lyon, November 18–23, 2024
To facilitate the sharing of experiences and expertise between West African feminists and their counterparts in France, and to strengthen the mobilization for gender equality on an international scale, Equipop is organizing a feminist exchange trip during the Brisons le Silence festival organized by our partner Filactions. Kadiatou Konaté, Chanceline Mevowanou, and Amandine Yao, feminist activists from […]
- CP - The Alliance Féministe Francophone, a new mechanism to strengthen the participation of French-speaking feminists in international decision-making forums
Paris, October 7, 2024 – The creation of the Francophone Feminist Alliance was announced at the 2024 Francophonie Summit. Coordinated by Equipop, the Fund for Women in the Mediterranean (FFMed) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), this alliance will bring together Francophone feminist activists from around the world. Its objective […]
– MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYMPOSIUM "A SPACE OF OUR OWN, BETWEEN ACTIVISM AND RESEARCH: LET'S TALK ABOUT A FEMINIST APPROACH TO SRHR!"
The “A space of our own” SRHR symposium brought together activists and researchers from 14 countries to rethink and re-politicize issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) from a feminist perspective, as well as actions to combat anti-rights movements.