About us

Why

Whether it be walking down the street, catching a bus, sitting in a park, pushing a stroller, or asking a stranger for help - women experience cities differently than men.

These unique experiences have long gone unconsidered and unaddressed, perpetuating inequalities through our built environment.

Canadian cities have not been built for everyone. It’s past time that they are.

Canadian women earn about 80% of men’s full-time, full year wages

57.8% of transit commuters in the GTA are women

33% of Canadian women have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour in public

Canadian women are 12% less likely to cycle than men

One in seven Canadian women who had been harassed on the street missed work, one in five missed school, and nearly one in three moved or considered moving

About

  • Us

    A women-led community working to transform Canadian cities into more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable places for everyone.

  • Vision

    The vision is to empower all self-identifying women in transforming their cities.

  • Mission

    To inspire and mobilize women-led transformation in Canadian cities.

Values

  • Equitable

    We believe cities must be made equitably, for everyone. Making cities more equitable requires consideration for accessibility, affordability, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

  • Enjoyable

    We believe cities are to be enjoyed, by everyone. Making cities more enjoyable takes into consideration health, happiness, beauty, quality of life, and safety.

  • Sustainable

    A liveable future requires sustainable cities. Making cities more sustainable needs consideration for mitigation, adaptation, emergency preparedness, and resiliency.

Guiding Principles

  • Caring

    Caring for every self-identifying woman, non-binary person, and girl, no matter their circumstance.

  • Sharing

    Sharing our resources and materials widely, seeking to make knowledge and story sharing more accessible.

  • Collaborating

    Collaborating with individuals and organizations that share common missions and values.

  • Amplifying

    Amplifying the voices of self-identifying women, non-binary persons, and girls who are traditionally underrepresented in shaping cities.

  • Supporting

    Supporting all self-identifying women, non-binary persons, and girls striving to improve their communities for everyone.

  • Mobilizing

    Mobilizing words into actions, through knowledge sharing, policy development, and on-the-ground advocacy work.