Transforming

where we live so that everyone can belong, participate and thrive.

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Thrive

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Women Transforming Cities aims to radically shift social, economic, and political power to equity-deserving groups to reshape who cities are built by and for so that communities’ needs are met and everyone can belong, participate, and thrive.

Hot Pink Paper Campaign: Two-Year Progress Report

Read our two-year progress report where we unpack whether Mayor Sim and Vancouver City Council are moving forward or backward on their equity commitments halfway through their term. ⁠

Our Hot Pink Paper Campaign (HPPC) holds Vancouver City Council accountable to their commitments by tracking how councillors have voted on decisions that impact equity-deserving communities on key topics like affordable housing, climate action, public washrooms and more.

Check out the two-year progress report  ⤵️

  • Featured Blog Post

    Watch Council Is Better Than Ever!

    We’re excited to launch the new vision and activities of Watch Council, including drop-in sessions, field trips, a member learning series, civic engagement resources, and more!

    We thank everyone who helped us reshape this program. We look forward to continuing to build community, provide mentorship, and strengthen civic literacy and advocacy skills in the new era of Watch Council!

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  • Explore Upcoming Events

    We have a number of events coming up with registration open to our membership and beyond!

    WTC events provide learning opportunities, draw attention to important issues in cities for all equity-deserving genders, highlight community leaders and activists, and foster a commitment to intersectionality.

    Check out our Events page at the link below to learn more and sign up.

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  • Join our Community

    Become a WTC member to support our work to transform the places we live, build civic participation skills, and campaign on critical issues for equity-deserving genders.

    Membership starts at $10 a year, and helps us increase our impact and voice with decision-makers! Learn more about WTC member benefits, our book club, and how you can get involved with our community of intersectional feminists.

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Our Work

Hot Pink Paper Campaign

A campaign to amplify the voices of communities who are often not heard at city hall and hold our mayor and council accountable on their commitments to equity-driven policy. 

Workshops

WTC’s skilled facilitators offer workshops and training to community groups, non-profits, municipal governments, and corporate partners interested in developing advocacy skills, understanding civic systems and more.

WATCH COUNCIL

A collective of WTC members who want to understand, track, and influence their local governments’ decisions through an intersectional feminist lens.

TRC CALLS TO ACTION IN BC MUNICIPALITIES

Local governments have a key role to play in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Explore challenges, progress, and recommendations to advance the Calls.

WTC Resources

Use our downloadable resources to learn more about how you can participate in local government. Take a deep dive into the intricacies of municipal operations, from understanding decision-making procedures to decoding city budgets.

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Become a Member

Join the WTC community to help transform where we live into places where everyone can belong, participate and thrive.