Holding the Line on Gender Equality: Evidence to Inform the Future of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP)

Launched in 2017, Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) placed gender equality at the centre of Canada’s international assistance and contributed to global momentum around feminist approaches to development and foreign policy.

Nearly a decade later, geopolitical instability, climate shocks, fiscal pressures and democratic backsliding are reshaping development cooperation, while progress on gender equality remains uneven. Cooperation Canada has commissioned a new report to assess the FIAP’s results, draw lessons learned and explore next steps.

The Holding the Line on Gender Equality report aims to provide evidence to inform Canada’s future international assistance policy. The findings outlined in this report offer critical insights for policymakers, civil society actors and stakeholders engaged in shaping Canada’s international assistance priorities.

Read our policy brief for a concise overview of the key findings, lessons learned and recommendations to inform Canada’s next international assistance policy.