Expanding women's participation in decision-making and economic development of the city of Zhytomyr

During 2013 - 2014, the project "Enhancing Women's Participation in Decision-Making and Economic Development of the City of Zhytomyr" was implemented. The specified initiative was implemented jointly with the Department of Family, Youth and Sports of the Zhytomyr City Council within the framework of the Project "Local Economic Development of Ukrainian Cities", which is implemented by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in partnership with the Association of Ukrainian Cities with financial support from the Government of Canada.

The initiative aimed to strengthen the participation of female deputies of Zhytomyr district councils and local community leaders in the decision-making process and economic development of the city. As part of the project, a series of trainings were conducted for the specified target groups. The trainings were aimed at developing women's leadership, building a political and/or economic career, active professional advancement, exchange of experience, expanding the network of social contacts, acquiring additional knowledge and competencies in the field of PR technologies, time management, gender budgeting.

This project is a logical continuation of the systematic work in the city of Zhytomyr to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and men. Yes, only during 2011-2013. Previous activities have shown the need for further work on the implementation of gender aspects in the work of structural units of the city council, as well as the importance of involving women in decision-making and their participation in economic processes.