MEDA: Breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in entrepreneurs
MEDA, an international economic development organization, has worked to rectify inequitable systems, cater to the needs of the local stakeholders, and deliver effective programs.
Reina: Breaking the Concrete Ceiling in Housing Development
By bringing diversity and inclusion into every step of the decision-making process, the Reina condo project has reinvented how real estate projects are designed, creating a unique living experience for its customers.
Knix Period Underwear: Navigating Growth in a Market Neglected by Venture Capital
This case study examines how Knix has been able to redefine the menstrual products industry and establish leadership in leakproof period and incontinence wear. Knix’s success urges us to examine how the shift towards a more inclusive, adaptive business model resonates with the customer base can build new market opportunities.
Equilo: Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Analysis
There is an increasing awareness of the importance of gender equality and social inclusion analysis among policy makers, investors, and business leaders. Equilo is a startup working to develop accessible, user-friendly tools to address and overcome these challenges.
Gender Analytics Online: Gender equity through inclusive design
We offer a 5-course series on Coursera that applies Gender Analytics to create impact in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Explore inclusive analytic techniques, human-centered design, and transformational leadership to equip yourself with the tools you need to drive innovation. Whether you take individual courses or complete the full specialization, you'll emerge with knowledge and skills that will empower you to revolutionize products, services, processes, and policies, all through the lens of intersectional gender-based analysis.
Designing for Everyone
This audio series features panel conversations hosted at The GA:P Conference. These panels discuss topics like decolonizing data and design, inclusive government policy, responsible AI, and more.
BMO Donates $1.5M to GATE to Help Drive Progress for an Inclusive Economy
A generous gift from BMO will enable GATE to drive its mission to use rigorous academic research to change the conversation on gender and the economy.
As Canada transitions to a green economy, will women be left behind?
GATE's Academic Director Sonia Kang speaks to the Toronto Star about employment opportunities for women in a green economy. (photo credits: Colin Perkel / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
November 2023
Standing in solidarity against gender-based violence
Gender-Based Violence Research Roundtable | November 2023
These insights emerged from a 1-day workshop of researchers and community activists on topics related to gender-based violence at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management