Women and Youth at the Heart of Peacebuilding in West Africa and the Sahel
To mark the International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21, we take a look at initiatives led by women and young people in West Africa and the Sahel. Despite ongoing conflicts and inequalities, their actions show that lasting peace necessarily requires greater social justice, equality, and […]
“Women, Peace, and Security: From Legacies to Intergenerational Alliances for Building Peace in West Africa and the Sahel”
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Equipop organized a webinar on June 19, 2026, titled “The Mobilization and Contribution of Women and Girls to Crisis and Conflict Management, from the Past to the Present, in West Africa and the Sahel,” in the […]
Highlight the changes brought about by projects using change-oriented approaches
As part of the Feminists in Action (FEA) project, Equipop brought together some twenty of its partners for a training session on change-oriented approaches (COA) in Côte d’Ivoire and then in Benin. This initiative is part of a clear strategy: to support the transformative power of feminist organizations in the Global South. To highlight the changes that are transforming […]
MédiAOS: Strengthening Journalism in West Africa and the Sahel Through a Gender-Sensitive Technical and Editorial Approach
MédiAOS is a program aimed at bringing about lasting change in journalistic practices in West Africa and the Sahel. Launched in 2025, it is implemented by a consortium of organizations recognized for their complementary expertise: CFI Médias as the lead partner, Fondation Hirondelle, and Equipop.
Breaking the taboos surrounding menstruation to enable young girls to experience their periods with dignity
In Guinea, menstruation remains a highly taboo subject in many communities. The lack of information, cultural beliefs, and the stigma surrounding menstruation have a direct impact on young girls’ lives: truancy, low self-esteem, isolation, and difficulty speaking openly about menstrual health. […]
Taking action to drive transformative change
The continuum of violence marks a major conceptual shift in how survivors’ experiences are named, analyzed, and addressed. Its value as a framework lies in understanding the diversity of acts of violence not as isolated events, but as interconnected manifestations of a system of bodily control […]
Exploring the African Union: Amplifying the Voices of Activists from Francophone Africa at the 42nd GIMAC Pre-Summit
A Call for a Feminist and Intersectional Approach to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene The Gender Is My Agenda Campaign (GIMAC) serves as a strategic platform for advocacy within the African Union. As a continental platform for gender equality, GIMAC acts as an interface between civil society organizations and African decision-making bodies, by formulating […]
AGORA FÉMINISTE 2025: coming together to face challenges and build a desirable future
Two years after the previous edition, the third Feminist Agora was held from November 17 to 20, 2025, in Cotonou. Over four days, this event, co-organized by Equipop and the steering committee—composed of eight activists—brought together 45 feminist activists from French-speaking West Africa. Agora 2025 was a highlight for […]
– December 8 in Kathmandu: A historic conference on menstrual dignity and human rights
Since 2018, December 8, International Menstrual Dignity Day, has been part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This date serves as a reminder that menstrual discrimination is not simply a health or hygiene issue, but a human rights violation deeply rooted in gender inequality. In 2025, this mobilization […]
– SANSAS and CLV2: a workshop to strengthen democracy in health and empower young people
From October 15 to 17, 2025, members of the SANSAS and CLV2 projects (Solthis, Equipop, JED, RAES, young leaders, ANJSRPF, RJPA MGF/E) came together to share, capitalize on, and strengthen their actions around democracy in health. This joint workshop provided an opportunity to consolidate a collection of resources and experiences, while […]