Kathryn Jane Bezanson

Discussions with Government officials on the importance of Gender-Lens Investing (GLI) to support feminist movements globally. This includes highlighting how GLI can address structural inequality, increase access to capital for women and non-binary people, and promote gender equity by directing investment capital to empower underserved populations. This aligns with the Equality Fund’s commitment to mobilize resources and create an inclusive financial ecosystem to further gender equality goals. Discussions with Government officials on international assistance programs directly funding women’s rights organizations around the world to ensure better quality partnerships and lighter administrative and monitoring and evaluation requirements. Discussions with Government officials on Canada's feminist approach to international assistance with respect to increasing the amount of funding directed to women's rights organizations and movements in developing countries around the world.