Turn Principles
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Join a global movement turning words into action
By becoming a signatory, your organisation shows its commitment to these principles and joins a global community turning words into action. This commitment doesn’t just sit on paper - it influences strategy, shapes structures and guides decision-making.
For many organisations, it has meant shifting priorities, reallocating resources and creating lasting change in how sport is delivered, led and experienced by women and girls. It also opens opportunities to share successes, learn from others, and be part of a collective push reshaping sport worldwide.
The Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration is the leading global framework for advancing gender equality in sport and physical activity. First launched in Brighton in 1994 and reinforced in Helsinki in 2014, it now has the backing of more than 600 organisations worldwide .
At its core are 10 Principles - covering leadership, resources, education, research, opportunity and representation - all designed to make sport more inclusive for women and girls everywhere.
Turning Commitment Into Action
The Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration is the leading global commitment to gender equity in sport. Signing it signals that your organisation is serious about advancing opportunities for women and girls - not just in words, but through action.
By becoming a signatory, you:
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Align with a globally recognised standard of equity
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Show leadership in your sector or region
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Demonstrate accountability to your athletes, staff and community
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Join a global community of 600+ equity-driven organisations
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Whether you're a national federation, university, NGO, or grassroots organisation - your voice matters.
Where Connection Creates Impact
Signing the Declaration connects you to a global community striving for progress. As a signatory, you’ll receive:
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Recognition on the IWG website and materials
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Opportunities to share your work with a global community
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Involvement in campaigns, events and working groups
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Invitation to contribute to the IWG Global Summit programme
You’ll also gain inspiration and practical support from peers facing the same challenges and pushing for the same change.
Together, We’re Stronger
We welcome signatories from across the sport and physical activity ecosystem, including:
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International and national sport federations
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Government agencies and policy bodies
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Olympic and Paralympic committees
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Universities and research institutions
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NGOs and advocacy groups
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Community sport organisations
If your organisation is committed to making sport more equitable and inclusive - you belong here.
Join The Movement
Becoming a signatory is straightforward:
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Read through the Declaration and assess whether your current organisation strategy or action plans align with at least one of the declaration principles
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Secure whole organisation commitment
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Consider an opportunity for signing the Declaration (this could be at an event, a conference or during a board meeting)
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Be prepared to share your experience and learnings with the IWG network
Ready to sign? Click the link below.
Once confirmed, your organisation will be listed among the global community of signatories and gain access to advocacy tools and resources to help bring your commitment to life.
Current
Signatories
The following organisations, councils, associations, federations and commissions are signatories of the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, and have made commitment towards equity and equality for women and girls in sport and physical activity.
AFRICA
AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN
EUROPE
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST
OCEANIA
INTERNATIONAL & INTERGOVERMENTAL