As more women take on political public leadership roles, we are closer to our goal of more representative, responsive and effective government at every level. Together with local, national and international partners, we're developing strategies and tools to ensure that municipal councils are representative of the communities they serve.

On International Women's Day 2022, we launched FCM Momentum, a quarterly newsletter that highlights how our members are collaborating with local community groups, municipal partners and others to foster a more inclusive and supporting municipal environment for women who want to play a leadership role.

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Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL)

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Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL) is inspired by the Toward Parity Framework. It aims to foster diversity and inclusion on municipal councils so they better reflect the citizens they serve.

Tunisia: Inclusive Municipal Leadership

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The goal of this project is to ensure that citizens and elected officials have more influence over the management of local affairs in eight Tunisian municipalities.

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See featured resources, news, events and training related to Women in Local Government.
Case study
An Inclusive Perspective
Case study on the use of GBA+ in Jordanian municipalities.
Newsletter
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A newsletter featuring FCM’s gender equality and social inclusion programs in Canada and internationally; women leaders on municipal councils and in local governments.
Guide
Toward Parity: Inventory of Strategies
An inventory of strategies, ideas and engagements to support womenès participation in municipal politics.
News release
FCM names communities selected for CanWILL funding
CanWILL announces which communities will receive funding as part of its Inclusive Community Initiatives. The project supports women leaders.
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Tool
Run, Win, Lead: Toward Parity Framework
A municipal sector framework to help local governments achieve gender parity.
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