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21 May 2025

– The Urgent Need for a European Fund for Feminist Organizations

On April 9th, at the European Parliament, Equipop took part in the launch of a strong political call for the creation of a European fund to support feminist organizations. This initiative comes in a global context of crisis in development aid and growing attacks by anti-rights movements. At the heart of this event, organized by MEPs Chloé Ridel and Marit Maij, in partnership with ODI Europe and the Walking the Talk consortium, Equipop mobilized French-speaking feminist actors to make their voices heard by European decision-makers.READ MORE

30 April 2025

– DEFENDING OUR GROUND AT CPD58: FEMINIST PRESENCE AND VIGILANCE.

WHAT OUR PARTICIPATION AT THE 58TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT TAUGHT US

From April 7 to 11, 2025, Equipop took part in the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD). This year’s theme: “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” An intense, highly institutional space, largely dominated by States… yet one that remains absolutely essential for defending sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as fundamental pillars and drivers of equality.

9 April 2025

Looking back on CSW69: facing conservative governments and rising fascism, feminist diplomacies must lead the way

Equipop took part in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), held at the United Nations from March 10 to 21. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action (Beijing+30), a roadmap for advancing gender equality and women’s rights worldwide. To mark this milestone —and in a climate weighed down by the rise of fascism— a political declaration was adopted by Member States at the opening of the session.READ MORE

20 December 2024

– Mobilization in the European Parliament: How to Build a Feminist Europe? The challenges posed by the far right in the wake of the European elections

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to mark International Human Rights Day, Equipop co-organized, in collaboration with MEP Mélissa Camara, a launch event at the European Parliament to present its new report, “How to Build a Feminist Europe? The challenges posed by the far right in the wake of the European elections”. This report, written by Equipop in cooperation with the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Paris association, serves as the second part of a study titled, “Quand l’extrême droite avance, les droits de femmes reculent”. It provides an overview of the European Union’s post-election landscape, focusing on the rise of far-right parties, their strategies, and their impact on the rights of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

10 December 2024

How to build a feminist Europe? The challenges posed by the far right in the wake of the European elections

At a time when far-right parties are gaining influence across the European Union, Equipop is publishing on December 10, 2024, a new report offering an in-depth analysis of political and institutional dynamics six months after the European elections. READ MORE

6 December 2024

_Looking Back at the Summit of the Future 2024: Advocating for Inclusive and Feminist Global Governance !

The Summit of the Future 2024, held in New York on September 22 to 23, brought together world leaders who adopted the Pact for the Future. While considered overly ambitious by some and insufficiently progressive by others, this thirty-page document “reaffirms the commitment of Member States to the 2030 Agenda and the building of a more inclusive and prosperous world”, addressing issues such as climate change, gender equality, peacekeeping, artificial intelligence, and international finance.READ MORE

2 October 2024

– MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYMPOSIUM « A SPACE OF OUR OWN, BETWEEN ACTIVISM AND RESEARCH: LET’S TALK ABOUT A FEMINIST APPROACH TO SRHR ! »

The “A space of our own” SRHR symposium brought together activists and researchers from 14 countries to rethink and re-politicize issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) from a feminist perspective, as well as actions to combat anti-rights movements.

27 September 2024

– U.S. Presidential Election: Why These Elections Are Crucial for Abortion Rights Worldwide

On November 5, 2024, nearly 244 million voters will head to the polls to elect the next President of the United States. Polls predict a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, especially in key swing states where the outcome could be decided by just a few votes. A Trump victory would have significant repercussions far beyond U.S. borders, with consequences for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality on both the national and international stages.

11 September 2024

– 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.READ MORE

16 August 2024

Walkie-Talkie #6 : Souwaiba Ibrahim

Meet Souwaiba Ibrahim, lawyer and intersectional feminist from Niger!

Walking the Talk consortium is proudly working with six exceptional feminists from all over the world – aka our team of ‘Walkie-Talkies’. These experts bring unique perspectives and invaluable experience to our mission of promoting Feminist Foreign policies, practices, and funding in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the European Union.READ MORE