– Come and take part in the “Our feminist futures” event at the Summit of the Future 2024

Equipop is cordially inviting you to take part in the side event “Our feminist futures”, to be held in New York on September 20, 2024 as part of the Summit of the Future. Organized on the first day of the “Action Days”, this event will highlight the demands of young people and feminists in West Africa to contribute to the post-2030 global agenda. A unique opportunity to share transformative solutions, and strengthen the meaningful participation of young people in decision-making processes.

• When? 20 September 2024 [time tbc] – Event in French – No translation
• Where?  New York, [location tbc]

Why is this event so important?

The Summit of the Future, to be held on September 22 and 23, 2024, will bring together world leaders to sign a “Pact for the Future”, aimed at addressing global challenges, including social, economic and gender inequalities. Prior to this, the “Action Days” on September 20 and 21 will be dedicated to mobilizing civil society and, in particular, young people.

“Our feminist futures” is part of this dynamic process, and aims to provide a francophone space for the voices of young activists in West Africa to be heard. In a context where linguistic justice and the diversity of voices in international negotiation arenas are often neglected, this event aims to become a platform for young people to be recognized as true agents of change.

1 event, 3 objectives

This side event will be an opportunity to : 

• Present the position paper co-constructed by a delegation of young people and feminists from the sub-region, highlighting their demands for a fairer, more just future. This document proposes concrete recommendations for including young people and feminists in decision-making processes linked to peace, security, social justice and sexual and reproductive rights;
• Share transformative solutions drawn from the experience of young feminists in the sub-region, particularly with regard to the fight against gender-based violence, inclusive participation and access to comprehensive sexuality education; 
• Strengthen synergies between international initiatives in favor of young people’s and women’s rights, such as the Generation Equality Forum, the Francophonie Summit and Beijing+30.

Why take part?

This event is an unprecedented opportunity to take part in a historic moment when young people and feminists can shape a new post-2030 global agenda. It will enable participants to exchange views with influential leaders, activists and government representatives. Among those taking part are Brian Sossou, Founder of Filles en Actions (Benin); Chantal Naré, Blogger and women’s rights advocate (Burkina Faso); Nafissatou Hassane Alfari, Co-founder of the Ligue Nigérienne des Droits des Femmes (Niger); Ndèye Fatou Tounkara, President of Senegal Action Féministe (Senegal); and Foteini Papagioti, senior policy advisor (International Center for Research on Women). Other high-level guests, including representatives of the French government, Benin and the UN, will contribute to the discussions.

How do I register?

Do not miss this unique opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape our feminist future. To register, please complete this form. We look forward to seeing you there!