– "Mobilizing young people is essential if we want to build inclusive international processes."
Interview with Léa Thuillier from the En Avant Toutes association.
– FONDEMSAN: From support to organizational development
As part of its technical support for CSOs, Equipop assists its partners with the organizational development of their structures. This is made possible by a dedicated fund called the "DO Fund." Pascal Ilboudo, Organizational Support Officer at Equipop, explains what this type of support involves within the framework of the Fondemsan program and [...]
Fondemsan Niger: Lawali Amadou reflects on the innovative nature of Round 1
Interview with Lawali Amadou, project manager, Jama’a Jar (Round 1) in Niger, who kindly agreed to answer a few questions we asked him. In this exchange, he discusses the innovative nature of the project, the changes it has brought about, and the challenges it faces.
– Feedback: Nigerien women experts at the heart of change
Fifteen young Nigerian women, known as "expert girls," spearheaded the project "The Voice of Young Girls" to debunk myths and prejudices about marriage, childbirth, and family size in Niger. Who are they, and how do they deal with the socio-cultural reluctance surrounding these issues? Their powerful testimonies highlight the importance [...]
– Equipop, Young Feminists of West Africa, and Alliance Droits et Santé mobilize for the FGE! #3 – Lucie Daniel
Lucie Daniel, Advocacy Expert, presents Equipop's commitment to gender equality at the Generation Equality Forum, which will begin on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
– Equipop, Young Feminists of West Africa, and Alliance Droits et Santé mobilized for the FGE! #2 – Agathe Blanc
Agathe Blanc, from the Association of Women Lawyers of Côte d'Ivoire, represents Alliance Droits et Santé in the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) Action Coalition on "Right to Control One's Own Body, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)". A look back at her involvement in the Generation Equality Forum:
– Mobilized for the FGE! #1 – Irmine Ayihounton
Irmine Ayihounton, a young activist from Benin, talks about her commitment to gender equality ahead of the Generation Equality Forum, which begins on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Irmine is a member of the West African Young Feminists Network, which, together with Equipop and Alliance Droits et Santé, is campaigning to ensure that this high-level global meeting leads to [...]
– 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."
– 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."
– Testimonial – Agathe Blanc, Program Manager, Association of Women Lawyers of Côte d’Ivoire
"With comprehensive sexuality education, we prepare adolescents and young people for a more peaceful future by giving them the tools to better manage their romantic, family, and social relationships."