– Free family planning: a reality in Burkina Faso
Family planning has been free in Burkina Faso since June 1, 2019. Extended to include maternal and child health care, this decision taken in December 2018 by the Burkinabe president should help reduce maternal mortality.
– Journalists involved in producing programs on SRHR celebrated in Ouagadougou
Equipop, a founding member of the Alliance Droits et Santé network in Burkina Faso, took part in the award ceremony for the best radio program produced on family planning for young people. For nearly two months, internet users were invited to vote for the best program produced in each country participating in the project. […]
– Responsive – G7 Health: Civil Society Response
Following two days of meetings on May 16 and 17, the health ministers of the G7 member countries adopted a declaration reiterating their commitment to inclusive and sustainable action for global health, a declaration of good intentions, without any real financial commitment, in which rights and health […]
– CP – Freedom for women and girls to control their own bodies: a non-negotiable right
On the eve of the G7 Health Ministers' meeting, the Women 7 movement expects France and other progressive states to take a firm stance in favor of the sexual and reproductive rights and health of women and girls.
– Press release – “Human Rights” public speaking contest: violence against women
Paris, December 5, 2018 – The collective "Human Rights for All" is organizing the third edition of its public speaking competition. This year's theme is: "Human Rights": violence against women. The competition will take place on December 15 at the Auditorium of Paris City Hall, at [...]
– Financial commitments from local elected officials for PF: one year after the Ouaga appeal, Equipop continues its advocacy!
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, the Ziniaré town hall hosted a workshop to monitor the financial commitments made by local elected officials to promote family planning (FP) activities. This workshop, organized by Equipop, is part of the implementation of the Advance Family Planning (AFP) project, in which Equipop advocates for substantial financial resources [...]
– Press release: launch of the Change Lab project
Change Lab: launch of an ambitious project to strengthen West African associations working to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights
– Report – Task delegation in Burkina Faso: a successful experiment!
From May 2 to 5, 2018, a team from Burkina Radio and Television (RTB) and Equipop visited the Hauts-Bassins region of Burkina Faso* to produce a radio and television report on task shifting in family planning. This report will contribute to learning and facilitate the transition […]
– Task delegation in Burkina Faso: fertile ground
As part of the capitalization of the task delegation pilot project in Burkina Faso, Equipop visited beneficiaries to gather their opinions on this service offering. During the interviews, clients were able to express their views not only on the usefulness of involving frontline health workers […]
– Science Maquis: Delegation of family planning services in Burkina Faso gets off to a promising start
On February 21, at the "Maquis des Sciences" in Ouagadougou, Equipop presented the initial results of its work on the pilot project to delegate family planning (FP) services in two health districts in Burkina Faso. Key role of training frontline workers […]