Welcome to the
w7 2025!
The Women’s 7 (W7) unites feminist activists, organizations, and experts from all the G7 countries and the Global South to advocate for gender justice and women’s rights for the 2025 G7 in Canada. Each year, the W7 makes urgent recommendations and holds the G7 governments accountable.
In 2025, the W7 is driving bold action by engaging early, often, and loudly.
History: The first W7 took place in 2018, when Canadian organizations set a new direction with a feminist focus. They addressed issues like sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender-based violence (GBV), and unpaid and paid care. In 2018, Global South feminist activists participated for the first time. Since then, W7 hosts in other countries have built on the Canadian focus, shaping their own timely goals and priorities.
Highlights of this year's areas of focus
As Canada’s W7 2025 organizing committee, we are watching:
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Inclusive Economies
Ensuring economic policies prioritize equity, fair wages, and support for paid and unpaid care work.
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Climate Action
Advocating for gender-responsive climate policies and sustainable solutions.
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Technology & Feminism
Addressing the gendered impacts of rapidly evolving technologies, including AI governance and digital rights.
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Gender Justice and Democracy
Strengthening global commitments to gender equality across G7 discussions.
As Canada’s W7 2025 organizing committee, we will closely monitor the Government of Canada’s announcements and adapt our strategy to ensure feminist perspectives shape the G7 agenda.
W7 Canada Organising Committee
Organizing Committee Members
| Committee Member | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Anuradha Dugal | Women’s Shelters Canada |
| Beth Woroniuk | Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative |
| Bilan Arte | Canadian Labour Congress |
| Debbie Owusu-Akyeeahi | Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights |
| Diana Sarosi | Oxfam Canada |
| Erin Hunt | Mines Action Canada |
| Kara Louttit | National Association of Friendship Centres |
| Karen Campbell | Canadian Women's Foundation |
| Laveza Khan | Oxfam Canada |
| Muzna Dureid | Nobel Women's Initiative |
| Odette McCarthy | Equitas - International Center for Human Rights Education |
| Sophie Efange | Equality Fund |
| Vicky Smallman | Canadian Labour Congress |
Working Groups
Climate Group
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Bridget Burns | USA |
| Co-Chair | Diana Sarosi | Canada |
| Co-Chair | Sonia Phalatse | South Africa |
| Member | Alice Odingo | Kenya |
| Member | Christina Parandii | Netherlands |
| Member | Clara Latini | Italy |
| Member | Dana James | Canada |
| Member | Danielle Kamtié | Canada |
| Member | Erika Moranduzzo | Italy |
| Member | Frezer Yeheyis Tsegaye | Canada |
| Member | Malkia John | Kenya |
| Member | Martina Rogato | Italy |
| Member | Tatiana Der Avedissian | United Kingdom |
Democracy Group
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Muzna Dureid | Canada |
| Co-Chair | Rez Gardi | New Zealand/USA |
| Member | Ayo Ayoola-Amale | Ghana |
| Member | Caroline Ausserer | Germany |
| Member | Fumie Saito | Japan |
| Member | Ghazaal Habibyar | Canada |
| Member | Mama Sampy | Mali |
| Member | Pam Rajput | India |
| Member | Ruth Richardson | The Netherlands |
| Member | Spogmay Ahmed | US |
Economic Resilience Group
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Grace Namugambe | Uganda |
| Co-Chair | Sophie Efange | Canada |
| Co-Chair | Yamina Ouldali | United Kingdom |
| Member | Christina Arkenberg | Germany |
| Member | Georgina Wainwright Kemdirim | Canada |
| Member | Lemona Chanda | United Kingdom/Bangladesh |
| Member | Marianna Leite | Belgium/Brazil |
| Member | Mary Bridger | Canada |
| Member | Mouna Mounayer | Lebanon |
Emerging Technologies Group
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Beth Woroniuk | Canada |
| Co-Chair | Leah Kimathi | Kenya |
| Co-Chair | Theodora Skeadas | USA |
| Member | Alice Paola Pomè | Italy |
| Member | Claudia Segre | Italy |
| Member | Fernanda K. Martins | Brasil |
| Member | Kathryn Baer | United States |
| Member | Kirthi Jayakumar | India |
| Member | Lauren Power | USA / Japan |
| Member | Paulina Ibarra | United States |
Gender Justice Group
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Anuradha Dugal | Canada |
| Co-Chair | Fadekemi Akinfaderin | United States |
| Co-Chair | Foteini Papagioti | United States |
| Member | Amanda Kilabuk | Canada |
| Member | Amanda Therrien | Canada |
| Member | Dr. Ernestine Ngo Melha | FRANCE |
| Member | Ebony Westman | Australia |
| Member | ElsaMarie DSilva | India |
| Member | Gaia van der Esch | Italy |
| Member | Hadiqa Bashir | Pakistan |
| Member | Kazuna Yamamoto | Japan |
| Member | Mabel Bianco | Argentina |
| Member | Semjidmaa Choijil | Mongolia |
| Member | Shahrbanu Haidari | Afghanistan and Italy |
| Member | Shan Hussein | Iraq |
| Member | Stefania Seccia | Canada |
| Member | Susanne Maier | Germany |
| Member | Vandita Morarka | India |
| Member | Veronica Buonocore | Italy |
| Member | Yoshiko Maeda | Japan |
| Member | Yukti Saumya | India |