Re-imagining the playing field - a gender equality in sport project
Project
Gender inequality remains a significant issue in sports, with women and girls facing barriers in participation, representation, and leadership. These challenges include limited access to resources, inadequate media coverage, and underrepresentation in coaching roles. This project aims to address these issues by supporting organizations in integrating gender equality policies, identifying and tackling barriers, and building capacity to promote inclusiveness in sports.
Specific objectives
- O1: Understand and address barriers to gender equality by collecting insights from female athletes, coaches, referees, and experts through interviews, culminating in a podcast series.
- O2: Develop and implement initiatives to promote gender equality by organizing workshops on topics such as equal opportunities, gender-sensitive language, and the importance of inclusiveness in sports.
- O3: Enhance the capacity of organizations to promote gender equality by providing workshops and developing a toolkit with guidelines and best practices.
- O4: Increase public awareness of gender inequalities in sports through campaigns and outreach activities.
Interviews and podcasts:
- Conduct interviews with female sports professionals to understand existing barriers.
- Produce a podcast series titled "Breaking Barriers: Women in Sport" featuring these interviews.
Workshops and training:
- Organize workshops for athletes, coaches, and referees on topics like equal opportunities and gender-sensitive practices.
- Provide capacity-building training for organizations on creating inclusive environments and implementing gender equality policies.
Partnership building:
- Establish collaborations with sports clubs, governing bodies, and local authorities to promote gender equality initiatives.
Toolkit development:
- Create and distribute a practical toolkit with guidelines, best practices, and case studies to foster gender equality.
- Public awareness campaigns: Launch campaigns, including social media initiatives (#LevelThePlayingField) and panel discussions, to educate the public about gender inequalities in sports.
Dissemination events:
- Host conferences and public discussions to share findings and promote the adoption of gender equality practices in sports.
Our project partners
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