<p>In the final episode of our three-part series, we spotlight the pivotal role Canadian ministers played in launching the Equality Fund. Discover how key leaders united government, philanthropy, and the private sector to reshape global development funding and advance women's rights worldwide. Episode 3 takes you inside as we reveal how these champions made the bold case for the Equality Fund's innovative model and its critical impact.</p><p><strong>Recommended reading:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://equalityfund.ca/policy/canadas-feminist-international-assistance-policy-is-key-to-addressing-our-biggest-global-challenges/">Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy is key to addressing our biggest global challenges</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ipolitics.ca/opinions/now-is-the-time-for-canadas-feminist-foreign-policy">Now is the time for Canada’s feminist foreign policy</a></li></ul><p><strong>Follow guests on this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Nicky McIntyre - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-for-a-just-society/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/fjs">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/foundationforajustsociety/">Facebook</a></li><li>Monica Aleman - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-aleman-cunningham-2105204/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/MonicaAleman_">X</a></li><li>The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaudebibeau/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/mclaudebibeau">X</a></li><li>The Honourable Maryam Monsef - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryammonsef/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/MaryamMonsef">X</a></li><li>The Honourable Karina Gould - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinagould/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/karinagould">X</a></li></ul><p><strong>Follow the Equality Fund:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/equalityfund">@Equality Fund</a></li><li>X - <a href="https://twitter.com/equality_fund">@equality_fund</a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/equalityfund/">@equalityfund</a></li><li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/equalityfundCA">@equalityfundCA</a></li></ul><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p><strong>Artwork</strong> - <a href="https://www.kamofrank.com/">Kamo Frank</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kamofrank_/">@kamofrank_</a></p><p><strong>Producer </strong>- <a href="vocalfrystudios.com">Katie Jensen</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vocalfrystudios/">@vocalfrystudios</a></p><p><strong>Equality Fund Team </strong>- Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller</p>