by Alessia Matsos | Aug 18, 2021 | In the News, Policy
In 1995, the world gathered in Beijing for the 4th World Conference on Women. Governments from 189 countries engaged with feminist activists to agree on a visionary platform to transform the lives of women and girls and advance gender equality. Despite the profile of... 
by Alessia Matsos | Jun 30, 2021 | In the News, Policy, Press Release
As a world gathering on gender equality opens, the Equality Fund welcomes Canada’s continued leadership on building feminist futures OTTAWA, June 30, 2021 — The Equality Fund welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of Canada’s commitment of $100 million... 
by Alessia Matsos | Jun 30, 2021 | In the News, Policy, Uncategorized
The Generation Equality Forum is a global milestone in the fight for a gender-equal future. Convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, it unites leaders from every sector in new commitments—and action—toward gender equality. The... 
by Alessia Matsos | Jun 29, 2021 | COVID-19 Response, In the News, Policy
You’ve seen the photos. The images of a group of men who have come together to make decisions about the global issues that shape our lives. Or those with one woman who stands out because she is the only one not wearing a dark suit. They are often called ‘family... 
by Alessia Matsos | Jun 17, 2021 | Events, Policy
A webinar conversation Strong, autonomous feminist movements work across issues to advance global gender equality—demanding the equal rights they deserve and connecting women, girls, youth, and gender non-binary people with those rights. On April 22, 2021, the... 
by Alessia Matsos | May 7, 2021 | Policy, Uncategorized
On Earth Day, April 22, the Equality Fund hosted Feminist Movements and Lasting Change. The interactive event explored research by Simon Fraser University professor Laurel Weldon on how autonomous feminist movements have been a force to advance global gender equality....