Enabling environments for inclusive leadership

Local governments have a responsibility to create empowering and supportive spaces where women can thrive as leaders and decision makers. CanWILL provided 18 grants to municipalities and their community partners to promote and increase equitable participation in electoral and civic processes. This case study highlights five actions that worked to address structural barriers to inclusive municipal leadership. These include: Empowerment through steering committees Institutional assessments Building professional networks Re-imagining leadership Investing in more inclusive environments Find out more to create enabling environments for diverse and inclusive leadership in your municipality.