Signatory News

IWG is proud to welcome StreetGames as a signatory to the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, a globally recognised framework for equity, inclusion, and opportunity for women and girls in sport and physical activity. By signing the Declaration, StreetGames has made a strong public commitment to advancing gender equity within community sport, ensuring that girls and young women from all backgrounds have the chance to participate, lead, and thrive. The signing took place at a w

Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester Mayors unite to close gender gap in sport, physical activity and movement This landmark move makes them the first place-based signatories in the Declaration’s 30-year history. Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham launch drive to tackle inequalities that prevent women and girls getting active. The barriers for women to move more are illustrated in the gender activity gap and the resulting mental, social and physical health impacts

World Rugby signs IWGs' Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration This afternoon World Rugby became the latest signatory to the IWGs' Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. Signed on Day One of World Rugby’s Women Summit, the Declaration is an international treaty that has become a road map to support the ongoing development of a more fair and equitable system of sport and physical activity, fully inclusive of women and girls. World Rugby adds it’s signature on the back of a hugely su

Sport Wales Commits to Equal Opportunities for Women and Girls by Signing the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration We are delighted to welcome Sport Wales as the latest signatory of the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, joining a growing global movement committed to advancing gender equity in sport and physical activity. By signing the Declaration, Sport Wales has further demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that women and girls across the nation have equal and equitable

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The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport has bolstered its long-standing relationship with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will see the two organisations support each other’s gender equality objectives in the build up to the IWG Global Summit 2026 and beyond.

Judo Home Nations Band Together to Sign Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration In a landmark show of unity and purpose, the Judo Home Nations, British Judo, JudoScotland, England Judo, Welsh Judo, and the Northern Ireland Judo Federation, have officially signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, reinforcing their collective commitment to gender equity in sport. The Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, established by the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport, is

World Abilitysport has become the latest organisation to sign the IWG Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, with the signing taking place at Buckinghamshire College Group in Aylesbury, UK, on Friday 13 June 2025.

World Wheelchair Rugby: Rewriting the Rules for Women in Sport As a committed signatory of the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) is turning bold ambition into action, championing gender equity through the development of a global Gender Equity Commitment and a powerful new Playbook. In a sport traditionally dominated by men, WWR is changing the narrative, one strategy at a time. Tackling inequality with vision and evidence Wheelchair rugby has l

As a dedicated signatory of the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, the Montenegrin Olympic Committee (MOC) is setting a new benchmark in gender equity through its transformative initiative, EmpowerHER – Protecting Female Athletes’ Health . In a region where women’s health in sport is often underrepresented, MOC is leading with innovation, courage, and collaboration. A pioneering partnership for change EmpowerHER was launched with the strategic support of Olympic Solidarity

Women in Racing (WiR) has today become the latest signatory of IWG’s Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, highlighting their on-going commitment to supporting and developing the British horseracing industry’s female employees. The Declaration is an internationally recognised treaty comprising 10 principles to support the ongoing development of a more fair and equitable system of sport and physical activity, fully inclusive of women and girls. The signing took place during the

Women In Football (WIF) has become the latest signatory of IWG’s Brighton plus Helsinki declaration, in what WIF describe as a ‘landmark moment’. The signing took place on 26 March at their annual ‘Be Inspired Conference’ at Wembley Stadium, with WIF CEO Yvonne Harrison reminding the 500 delegates in the room that ‘while football should belong to everyone, unfortunately for too long this has not been the case.’ Following her introduction, Yvonne welcomed Lisa O’Keefe, IWG

World Curling has officially signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, reinforcing their dedication to promoting gender equality within the sport – both on and off the ice. Established by the IWG in 1994, this global treaty is now supported by more than 600 organisations, including International Federations, National Governing Bodies, and other sporting organisations, all working together to create a more inclusive sporting landscape. World Curling has taken continuous

World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) has taken a landmark step toward gender equity in wheelchair rugby, officially signing the IWG’s Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on March 4. This milestone is further strengthened by the launch of the Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Playbook, a transformative strategy aimed at increasing female participation and leadership at every level of the sport. The Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration is a globally recognized commitment to equity,

Sport Ireland has signed the IWG Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, signifying their commitment to equity for women and girls in sport and physical activity. The signing took place during Women in Sport Week, which runs from Monday, March 3 to Sunday, March 9, and this year celebrates its fifth anniversary. Sport Ireland CEO Dr Úna May said: “At Sport Ireland we’re committed to supporting women and girls’ participation in sport. There’s no more fitting time to sign the decl

Japan Rowing Association (JARA) has signed the IWG’s Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, becoming the latest World Rowing Member Federation to do so. The Declaration is an international treaty that has become a road map to support the ongoing development of a more fair and equitable system of sport and physical activity, fully inclusive of women and girls. By signing the Declaration, JARA is demonstrating its commitment to improving gender equality within the sport of rowing

London Marathon Events (LME) has signed the International Working Group (IWG) on Women in Sport’s Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, becoming the latest major organisation to signify their commitment to gender equity and equality. The announcement coincides with the celebrations of the 30 th anniversary of the creation of the Declaration and sees LME join more than 600 federations and organisations across the globe that have signed the treaty. The Brighton Plus Helsinki Decl

USRowing , the national governing body for rowing in the United States, has become the latest signatory of the IWG’s Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration , bolstering their commitment to improving gender equality as part of their comprehensive DEI plan. USRowing’s United We Row initiative focuses on supporting rowing programs, coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in advancing the sport of rowing to diversify and grow their programs. This past year, United We Row awarded se

In September 2024 the UIAA (the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) became a signatory of the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration , an “international treaty that has become a road map to support the ongoing development of a more fair and equitable system of sport and physical activity, fully inclusive of women and girls”, developed by the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport. “I am excited and privileged to sign the Brighton plus Helsinki 201

British Water Ski and Wakeboard (BWSW) , the national governing body for the sport, has signed up to the IWG Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration with the aim of ensuring waterskiing, wakeboarding and all associated disciplines are accessible to everyone. BWSW joins hundreds of other sporting organisations including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). BWSW is focusing on providing opportunities and additional resources fo