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20 December 2024

– Mobilization in the European Parliament: How to Build a Feminist Europe? The challenges posed by the far right in the wake of the European elections

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to mark International Human Rights Day, Equipop co-organized, in collaboration with MEP Mélissa Camara, a launch event at the European Parliament to present its new report, “How to Build a Feminist Europe? The challenges posed by the far right in the wake of the European elections”. This report, written by Equipop in cooperation with the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Paris association, serves as the second part of a study titled, “Quand l’extrême droite avance, les droits de femmes reculent”. It provides an overview of the European Union’s post-election landscape, focusing on the rise of far-right parties, their strategies, and their impact on the rights of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

10 December 2024

How to build a feminist Europe? The challenges posed by the far right in the wake of the European elections

At a time when far-right parties are gaining influence across the European Union, Equipop is publishing on December 10, 2024, a new report offering an in-depth analysis of political and institutional dynamics six months after the European elections. READ MORE

22 July 2024

– Meet the ‘Walkie-Talkies’: 6 feminist champions!

Walking the Talk consortium is proudly introducing six exceptional feminists from all over the world – aka our team of ‘Walkie-Talkies’. These experts bring unique perspectives and invaluable experience to our mission of promoting Feminist Foreign policies, practices, and funding in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the European Union.READ MORE

11 March 2024

-CSW 68, a decisive moment : Equipop and over a hundred partners call on Member States to fight back the “backlash” against women and LGBTQIA+ people’s rights

Responding to Equipop’s call, over a hundred civil society organizations have signed an open letter calling on UN member states and their diplomats to mobilize in New York to defend the fundamental rights of women and LGBTQIA+ people, and to coordinate with feminist civil society to counter the backlash.

6 July 2023

– Feminist foreign policy: the accountability report in France is out!

After assessing five years of France’s “feminist diplomacy”, the Gender Equality High Council handed in its report to ministers Catherine Colonna and Isabelle Rome. Equipop made a major contribution to this report, that is the first comprehensive accountability tool ever on feminist foreign policy in France. At this time, there is no English version of the full report, but it seemed relevant to share a few takeaways with feminist activists and governments that, all over the world, are working at building feminist foreign policies.

22 February 2021

– Testimonies – Nathalie Aka Brou, from the Ministry of Health of Ivory Coast and Yao Jules Konan, RH/Adolescent/Youth Programme Officer, UNFPA Ivory Coast

« The theme of menstrual health was often only partially addressed by various participants. We needed a task force to collect documents and everyone’s experiences. »

17 February 2021

– Make menstruation a health, education, and equality issue

Every day, 300 million women around the world get their period. Yet within families, menstruation is shrouded in silence and shame; in public, it receives little funding even though it is an education, health, and rights issue. For these reasons, Equipop is taking action! READ MORE

10 February 2021

– Testimony – Ousmane Ouedraogo, National Coordinator, Burcaso (Conseil Burkinabé des Organisations de Développement Communautaire, or Burkinabe Council of Community Development Organizations)

« Strengthening young people’s leadership and active involvement in responding to major pandemics through innovative approaches should help the Young Lookouts Project succeed in its efforts to improve the health of young people in Burkina Faso. »

8 February 2021

– Young Lookouts : Transform healthcare systems so girls are no longer left behind

In 2019, Equipop continued to support youth and women’s civic participation through the Jeunes en Vigie (Young Lookouts) Project, with funding from the 5% Initiative.1 The project aims to carefully mainstream sexual and reproductive rights into healthcare provision in order to better meet girls’ specific needs, particularly when treating three pandemics: HIV/Aids, tuberculosis, and malaria. READ MORE

14 January 2021

– Testimony – Agathe Blanc, Program Officer, Association of Women Lawyers of Côte d’Ivoire (Association Femmes Juristes de Côte d’Ivoire)

« Through comprehensive sexuality education, we prepare adolescents and youth for a more secure future by giving them tools to better manage their romantic, family, and social relationships. » READ MORE