Whose feminism(s)? Overseas partner organizations’ perceptions of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy

Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy, introduced in 2017, is an ambitious and forward-thinking policy focussed on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The emphasis on a feminist vision, however, raises questions about how feminism is defined and interpreted by Canada’s partners in t...

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Published in:International journal (Toronto) 2020-09, Vol.75 (3), p.349-366
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Equality
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