Grants and Contributions:
Title:
More Racialized Women in Politics (MRWP)
Agreement Number:
WP230539
Agreement Value:
$541,078.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 32-month systemic change project, International Centre for Family Welfare (ICFW) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers preventing racialized women from fully participating in political activities. The project will 1) mobilize a network of women and partners; 2) develop and promote a non-partisan (across party lines) policy that supports participation of racialized women in politics; and 3) reinforce the capacity and systemically support racialized women who are interested in participating in politics by addressing gaps that prevent their effective participation. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Brampton, Ontario, CA L6T 1G1
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00122
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Center for Family Welfare (ICFW)
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.