Funded by Comic Relief, Women's Lives Leeds and Leeds Women's and Girls Hubs are working towards a city that is better for women, better for everyone.

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The United Nations already have a Women Friendly City initiative, which defines a Women Friendly City as:

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A City where women can:

·        Can access health, education and social services.

·        Can access employment opportunities.

·        Can access high quality and comprehensive urban services (such as transportation, accommodation and security).

·        Can access mechanisms that will guarantee their rights in the event they are subjected to violence.

A City where:

·        Local governments take into account women’s issues and perspectives in their planning and decision-making processes.

·        Women are supported and encouraged to participate in all areas of urban life on an equal basis with men.

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For more information, please visit womenfriendlyleeds.org.

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