– I am alive thanks to the sorority.
Palwasha arrived in France with her mother Anissa at the end of August, shortly after the Taliban took Kabul in Afghanistan. Due to their activism, particularly in support of women's rights, both women were under serious threat. Their evacuation was made possible thanks to a wave of […]
– Label amplifier – “I sensed real enthusiasm for the quality approach” – Caroline TAPSOBA, ASMADE-Burkina Faso
Caroline TAPSOBA is in charge of the projects and programs department at the NGO Asmade in Burkina Faso. Since 1994, the NGO has been working in various development sectors, including reproductive health, mutual health insurance, empowerment support, and more. She took part in the evaluation mission in Senegal for the Labelampli certification.
– New call for applications for the #Labelampli
– The role of the media in addressing sexual and gender-based violence
This Thursday, June 24, Equipop invites you to join us at 12:20 p.m. GMT+2 (Paris)/10:20 a.m. GMT for a discussion with journalists from four countries and three continents on the role of the media in combating gender-based violence. To follow the event, go to Twitch by clicking here.
– Label ampli – “This process helps organizations plan for the future” Interview with Etienne Koula, SOS/JD
Head of Advocacy and Communication for SOS Jeunesse et Défis in Burkina Faso, Etienne Koula has been involved in Alliance Droits et Santé since its launch in 2013. His organization is committed to quality initiatives undertaken with the support of Equipop, and to the implementation of the Label Ampli process. He participated in the […]
– Amplifier label – “Increasing our credibility with partners” Interview with Hermine Bokossa, JVS
Hermine Bokossa is president of JVS (Young Volunteers for Health) in Benin. The organization's mission is to facilitate young people's access to SRHR through new technologies and art. It carries out actions to promote access to family planning (FP) services, prevent gender-based violence (GBV) [...]
FAMILIES AND SOCIAL NORMS: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM YOUNG FEMINISTS IN WEST AFRICA
Because gender equality today calls for profound restructuring of our societies, seven members of the West African Young Feminists Network participated in two curated discussions on the theme: "Transforming gender norms and mindsets to achieve equality" as part of the Generation Equality Forum (GEF).
– Testimonials – Nathalie Aka Brou, from the Ministry of Health of Côte d'Ivoire, and Yao Jules Konan, Program Officer for Sexual and Reproductive Health/Adolescents/Youth, UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire
"The topic of menstrual health was often only partially addressed by the various stakeholders. We needed a focus group to collect documentation and experiences from everyone."
– Making menstruation a topic of health, education, and equality
Every day, 300 million women around the world have their periods. Yet periods are shrouded in silence and shame within families and receive little public investment. However, it is a subject that concerns education, rights, and health. For these reasons, Equipop is committed to taking action!
– Testimonial – Ousmane Ouedraogo, National Coordinator, Burcaso (Burkina Faso Council of Community Development Organizations)
"Strengthening youth leadership and actively involving young people in responding to major pandemics through innovative approaches are factors that should contribute to the success of the Jeunes en Vigie project in its efforts to improve the health of young people in Burkina Faso."