Transforming

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

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 ⤵️

Read the Report

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.

Learn More & Register

Latest Blogs

Letter to Council: Keep Methane out of Homes

Building Collaborative Knowledge of Extreme Heat Responses in Vancouver

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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.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT &
PARTICIPATION

We are committed to building the skills and power of people historically excluded from civic processes and systems.

WATCH COUNCIL

A group of WTC members who support one another in learning about and taking action on council agenda items impacting equity-deserving groups through an intersectional 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 they face, important progress made, and recommendations to advance the Calls.

CITIES ORGANIZE!

Cities Organize! demystifies issue-based advocacy and campaigning for people interested in change-making. Learn more and view our toolkit for starting an issue-based advocacy campaign in your community.