– Launch of training courses to end female genital mutilation – Let’s CHANGE project
The first phase of the European project Let's CHANGE (2018–2020), dedicated to training mediators and trainers, was launched on March 16, 2019, with a meeting between the new mediators and trainers, followed by the first module on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
– CP – To effectively combat HIV/AIDS, gender inequalities must be tackled head-on.
Press release Paris, March 8, 2019 With France set to host the Global Fund Replenishment Conference in October, the fight against HIV/AIDS is at a crucial turning point. Unless efforts are stepped up, particularly those targeting young women and adolescent girls, the progress made could be significantly […]
– Combating major pandemics: Vulnerable populations sacrificed
Press release Paris, January 11, 2019 The financial targets announced today by France and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria do not match the investments recommended by the UN to end the three pandemics by 2030 [1]. Associations denounce a lack of [...]
– Ending FGM: Burkina Faso commits to action
From October 22 to 25, Burkina Faso hosted an international conference on female genital mutilation in Ouagadougou. Organized by the African Union, under the leadership of His Excellency the President of Burkina Faso and in collaboration with the joint UNFPA and UNICEF program for the elimination of female genital mutilation, this conference welcomed political actors, […]
– Interview: Xavier Hospital, committed to comprehensive, high-quality sexuality education in West and Central Africa
Xavier Hospital is Regional Advisor for Health Education in West and Central Africa at UNESCO.
– 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 [...]
– Fighting gender inequality and promoting rights to reduce AIDS
In its 2018 annual report, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sounds the alarm. Unless efforts are stepped up, particularly those targeting women and young people, epidemic levels seen in the 2000s could be reached again.
– CP – Mr. MACRON, HELP THE GLOBAL FUND SAVE EVEN MORE LIVES
As the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria releases its figures for 2017, our associations commend the work that has been accomplished. We take this opportunity to highlight the reality faced by millions of people affected by these diseases and the financial resources that need to be mobilized to end them. […]
In Niamey, dialogue and reflection among stakeholders working to promote youth health!
On July 17 and 18, stakeholders in the JADES (Jeunes et Adolescents en Santé) project met in Niamey. This project has been running in Niger since March 2016, led by Solthis and Lafia Matassa, with technical support from Equipop. During two days of intense discussions, participants were able to reflect, thanks to the Equipop method [...]
– Burkina Faso joins Mali in promoting the abandonment of female genital mutilation and child marriage
On June 19 in Fada, in the eastern region of Burkina Faso, the association SOS/Jeunesse et Défis officially launched the activities of the "Protecting Future Generations" project to end female genital mutilation and early marriage. This project is coordinated by Equipop and implemented in Mali and Burkina Faso.