FCM – Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Published purpose

This project aims to increase the influence of citizens and women leaders at the local level in the management of communal affairs. It aims to build the capacity of at least 300 elected women and local leaders involved in municipal politics. In addition, the project contributes to the development of inclusive municipal policies and services for women and girls that have an impact on women and girls and vulnerable groups, such as women and youth in marginalized areas. The activities of this project include: 1) implementing training programs for elected men and women to recognize and support women’s leadership; 2) carry out a study of civil society in targeted municipalities for the development of gender-sensitive public services; 3) raise awareness among government bodies and the National Federation of Tunisian Cities (FNVT) of the gender equality aspect in the management of local affairs. The project is helping to raise awareness of women ' s leadership and participation among some 7,206 electoral advisers, including 3,500 women. Eight municipalities are targeted by the project, with a population of approximately 350,000 inhabitants, half of whom are women.