– UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
More than 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). On February 5, 2016, the UN Secretary-General called for the total elimination of FGM by 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Equipop is contributing to this goal and is campaigning for the abandonment of FGM.
– Conference summarizing the "Let's CHANGE" project on the prevention of STIs in Europe
On September 15, 2020, the final conference of the Let's CHANGE project was held. Dedicated to the prevention of STIs in Europe, this two-year project was co-funded by the European Union. 136 people—professionals, institutions, and activists from across Europe—participated in this event.
Become an agent of change—why not you?
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is unique in that it is deeply rooted in the traditions of the communities that practice it. Only through long-term efforts to raise awareness and challenge the foundations of FGM can lasting behavioral change be achieved.
– Project “Protecting Future Generations”: Trip by Burkinabe parliamentarians to Mali for the adoption of a law on gender-based violence
On June 25 and 26, a delegation of Burkinabe parliamentarians traveled to Bamako, Mali, to share their legislative experience in combating female genital mutilation (FGM) with Malian lawmakers who are in the process of adopting a law on gender-based violence.
– The challenges of the national plan to combat female genital mutilation
On June 21, Marlène Schiappa, Secretary of State for Gender Equality, presented a National Plan to Combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at the Maison des Femmes in Saint-Denis. Equipop contributed to the development of this plan, which aims to improve the health of women who are victims of FGM and to ensure better […]
– The Prévenir & Protéger collective, 2019 National Cause of the Year
The Prévenir & Protéger collective, of which Equipop is a member alongside other French associations defending the rights of women and children, has been awarded the "Grande cause nationale 2019" label. It was awarded in April by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, as gender equality is the major cause of the President's five-year term. […]
– Launch of training courses to end female genital mutilation – Let’s CHANGE project
The first phase of the European project Let's CHANGE (2018–2020), dedicated to training mediators and trainers, was launched on March 16, 2019, with a meeting between the new mediators and trainers, followed by the first module on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
– 15th Zero Tolerance Day: a unique event calling for an end to female genital mutilation
On February 6, 2019, the Prévenir & Protéger collective, which brings together several associations including Equipop, organized a unique event for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at the Maison de Crowdfunding. The program included round tables and a pop-up museum to raise awareness among the general public, professionals, and […]
– Let’s CHANGE: a project to combat female genital mutilation in Europe
Following CHANGE Plus, Equipop is now a partner in the Let’s CHANGE project, coordinated by Terre des Femmes (Germany) in partnership with FSAN (Netherlands) and Plan International Hamburg (Germany). The aim is to reduce the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Europe, in particular through awareness-raising and prevention among migrant populations and training […]
– Ending FGM: Burkina Faso commits to action
From October 22 to 25, Burkina Faso hosted an international conference on female genital mutilation in Ouagadougou. Organized by the African Union, under the leadership of His Excellency the President of Burkina Faso and in collaboration with the joint UNFPA and UNICEF program for the elimination of female genital mutilation, this conference welcomed political actors, […]