Feminist Opportunities Now, together with its partner organisations and activists in Côte d’Ivoire, expresses its outrage at the rise in violence, hate speech and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) communities. We are deeply concerned by the increase in calls for violence and crimes targeting individuals because of their sexual orientation… Continue reading Take a Stand against Hate to Protect the Rights of LGBTQI+ in Côte d’Ivoire
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Empow’Her Enables CSO Empowerment in West Africa
On 10, 11 and 12 June, Empow’Her hosted a seminar at its Abidjan offices for representatives of the ten West African associations it supports under FON’s “Project Incubation“ programme. Four associations from Burkina Faso, two from Guinea, two from Niger and two from Côte d’Ivoire took part in the seminar, marking a key stage in… Continue reading Empow’Her Enables CSO Empowerment in West Africa
The Role of the FON RCAC in Empowering Feminist Movements in Africa: A Recap of the 2nd RCAC Meeting
Overview of the Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) Project FON aims to fortify feminist movements by providing sub-grants to feminist organizations, particularly focusing on small, including non-registered groups. This initiative spans ten countries across three continents, with IPPFAR leading efforts in Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Niger. The project’s core objective… Continue reading The Role of the FON RCAC in Empowering Feminist Movements in Africa: A Recap of the 2nd RCAC Meeting
Célébration de la Semaine Nationale de l’Autonomisation des Femmes en Côte d’Ivoire
Initiative Tilé est une organisation de femmes LBQ dont l’une des missions est d’aider leur cible à atteindre l’autonomisation financière et réduire tant les violences économiques que la pauvreté. C’est dans cette optique qu’a vu le jour le projet Entrepreneures Digital: Pôle de Formation au Numérique et au Digital avec l’appui financier de Outright… Continue reading Célébration de la Semaine Nationale de l’Autonomisation des Femmes en Côte d’Ivoire
Protection des Victimes de Violences Sexuelles en Côte d’Ivoire : Avancées et Lacunes
Paris, le 25 novembre 2023. Ces dernières années, l’État ivoirien a renforcé son cadre législatif et institutionnel pour améliorer la protection et la prise en charge des victimes de violences sexuelles et basées sur le genre (VSBG). Néanmoins, comme le soulignait en mars 2022 le rapport commun de la Fédération internationale pour les droits… Continue reading Protection des Victimes de Violences Sexuelles en Côte d’Ivoire : Avancées et Lacunes
IPPF DG and FON Organizations in Côte d’Ivoire: Promoting Intersectionality for Women’s Rights
On Saturday February 10, the Director General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr. Alvaro Bermejo, met with FON’s grantee organizations in Côte d’Ivoire, principally those based in Abidjan. Held at the headquarters of IPPF’s sub-regional office for West and Central Africa, the meeting was attended by Initiative Tile, SOS Forêts, Action et Humanisme and La Fondation Djigui la Grande Espèrance,… Continue reading IPPF DG and FON Organizations in Côte d’Ivoire: Promoting Intersectionality for Women’s Rights
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