WGST 1808 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: List Of Federal Political Parties In Canada, Democratic Green Party Of Rwanda, Equal Voice

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Women's and Gender Studies
• Course: WGST 1808
• Professor: Aalya Ahmad

Document Summary

Promoting the election of more women at all levels of government. Getting to the gate ev"s online campaign school. Launched in 2006 with the support of swc. Customized version: deep roots, strong wings (launched in 2011) Provides a variety of self assessment and campaign readiness tools that draw upon the insights of elected women and backroom organizers. Led by patricia dumas, former mulroney aide with a team of multi-party volunteers. Funded with status of women canada contribution in 2007. Ev met with editorial boards of major newspapers to raise awareness about women in politics and gender sensitivity in reporting. Promoted getting to the gate, ev"s online school. Began systematically tracking the numbers of women in politics. Purpose secured public commitments from leaders of major federal political parties regarding the recruitment of women candidates. In turn, tracked party nominations and publically reported on them. Enables ev to help shape the conversation w/ major political parties.