– Mobilization in Mali and Burkina Faso to end female genital mutilation and early marriage
Since 2010, Equipop and its partner AMSOPT have been working in the Kayes region of Mali to promote the sustainable abandonment of female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage (EM). 2018 marks the start of a new phase with the launch of the "Protecting Future Generations" project, which extends the initiative to the eastern region of Burkina Faso with [...]
– Burkina Faso: Comprehensive sexuality education becomes a reality
From July 24 to 27 in Koudougou, Burkina Faso's national education and literacy authorities, through the General Directorate for Educational Research and Pedagogical Innovation, organized a teacher training workshop in partnership with Equipop. Teachers will begin experimenting with the reform of the basic education curriculum on mutilation in the early years of primary school. […]
– A Monday evening dedicated to young people's commitment to women's and girls' rights
On Monday, May 28, Equipop kicked off the week in style by organizing its first co-construction workshop with a dozen young people to brainstorm innovative projects for social and political mobilization.
– 100 parliamentary proposals for "feminist diplomacy"
On April 4, two members of parliament presented an information report on the place of women's rights in French diplomacy. The report makes 100 recommendations to the government for a "feminist diplomacy" and raises the issue of financial resources. Among the thematic priorities addressed are sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) [...]
– Closing arguments by the finalists in the public speaking contest for women's rights
On April 11, ADHS and Equipop co-organized a public speaking contest on women's rights. The five finalists delivered powerful speeches to the audience, reminding us of today's youth's thirst for engagement. Discover or rediscover their speeches.
– The power of words in the service of women's and girls' rights
On April 11, ADHS and Equipop co-organized a public speaking contest on women's rights. The five finalists delivered powerful speeches to the audience, reminding us of today's youth's thirst for engagement. Spotlight on their performances...
– 51st Commission on Population and Development: no consensus for the second consecutive year
The 51st UN Commission on Population and Development* (CPD 51) ended on Friday with negotiations at an impasse. The main point of contention between states remains sexual rights, to which the issue of migration was added this year. This setback strengthens Equipop's determination to work towards [...]
– Women's empowerment and contraception in West Africa – Testimonials from committed women
On March 8, International Women's Day, Equipop and the French Development Agency organized a meeting on the theme "Women's empowerment and contraception: West Africa in action!" Watch the video to find out more about the event and meet our three guests: a young Malian activist, a Nigerian singer, and a gynecologist.
– Closing of the 62nd UN Commission on the Status of Women: a (weak) consensus reached by member states
On Friday, March 23, the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women concluded in New York. Equipop followed the negotiations in a new context, particularly due to the conservative stance taken by the US government.
– Gender and French diplomacy: new means for new ambitions?
On March 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs unveiled its third gender strategy. It strongly builds on the work of the two previous strategies, even though the issue of financial resources remains unresolved. Four days later, Marlène Schiappa's speech at the UN clearly demonstrated France's political commitment to [...]