Women's rights: combating the backlash Recommendations for French foreign policy
The Jean-Jaurès Foundation and Equipop have published an analysis of the backlash against women's rights and made recommendations for France to pursue a truly feminist foreign policy. This report reviews the situation in twelve countries and proposes three essential recommendations to counter the backlash.
– L’Equipe Hope: launch of a feminist youth mobilization group in the Île-de-France region
Equipe Hope, a group of young volunteers in the Île-de-France region, was officially created on December 13. The sorority-themed launch party attracted around thirty young feminists keen to get involved in defending women's rights and reaffirmed Equipop's desire to mobilize, raise awareness, and give young people a voice.
Expert and activist perspectives to encourage feminist foreign policies
On November 23, 2022, the event "Women and Conflict: Towards Feminist Diplomacy" organized by the CESE (Economic, Social, and Environmental Council), the High Council for Equality (HCE), and UN Women France, brought together more than 2,000 people in person and online, demonstrating growing interest in the subject and high expectations for […]
– #ZeroViolence: young people taking action against gender-based and sexual violence in Nigerien schools!
On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism, Equipop presents the Young Leaders for Advocacy (JLP) and their work: 30 young Nigeriens, mobilized to ensure that public school regulations prevent, protect against, and address gender-based and sexual violence.
The fight against AIDS is also a feminist issue
OPINION PIECE – UNAIDS figures are alarming: every two minutes somewhere in the world, another teenage girl or young woman is infected with HIV/AIDS. And in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021, young women aged 15 to 24 are three times more likely to contract HIV than young men of the same age.
– Equipop committed to working with young people for #ZeroViolence in Nigerien schools!
In Niger, Equipop is working with Young Leaders for Advocacy in their campaign to combat gender-based and sexual violence in schools. Join us!
– United Nations General Assembly: taking a step toward truly feminist foreign policies
The United Nations General Assembly, held from September 13 to 27, 2022, was an opportunity to promote the concept of feminist foreign policy. While the topic was highlighted in side events, it was barely mentioned in the plenary speeches. The challenge will be to keep the debate alive and […]
– The fight against AIDS must be feminist! Follow Equipop at the AIDS 2022 conference in Montreal.
The AIDS 2022 international conference opens in Montreal on Friday, July 29. Eagerly awaited by activists around the world, it takes place against a backdrop of eroding progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Equipop is on site to add its voice to those of activists and to call on governments and organizations […]
Ukraine, Afghanistan: publication of the High Council for Equality's "Vigilance" report on women in conflict
The High Council for Gender Equality has published a "Vigilance" report on women's rights in situations of war and crisis, calling for the implementation of a truly feminist foreign policy.
Abortion in the United States – Our response: ever more feminist solidarity!
On Friday, June 24, the US Supreme Court upheld the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to abortion throughout the country. From now on, each state can ban abortion on its territory, representing a 50-year setback for women's rights. In the short or medium term [...]