Sport Resolutions joins global movement for gender equity in sport

Sport Resolutions has signed the IWG’s Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, joining the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity in sport.

The signing took place on the morning of Sport Resolutions’ Annual Conference, formalising the organisation’s commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across its operations, and encouraging the wider sporting community to do the same.

As an independent dispute resolution body, Sport Resolutions plays an important role in supporting fair, safe and inclusive sporting environments where everyone can participate and thrive. Through its work driving integrity and accountability across sport, the organisation helps to build trust in sporting systems and support greater equality, diversity, inclusion and participation, including for women and girls.

Reflecting on the signing, Sport Resolutions’ Independent Chair, Audley Sheppard KC, said:

"I am delighted that Sport Resolutions has become a signatory to the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, reinforcing our commitment to gender equity in sport. As an independent dispute resolution body, we are committed to supporting fair, safe and inclusive sporting environments in which everyone can participate and thrive, including women and girls. Through our work and the diversity of our tribunals and investigators, we will continue to promote fairness, integrity and inclusion across sport "

In alignment with the IWG's mission, Sport Resolutions actively prioritises gender balance. Gender diversity is a key consideration when appointing tribunal panels, and in its wider safeguarding work, especially in cases involving women and girls, which helps foster trust in the process.

Annamarie Phelps, Co-Chair of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG), added:

“We are delighted that Sport Resolutions are signing the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration. They provide key services to sport and sport’s stakeholders, indiscriminately supporting integrity, good governance and the creation of safe and equitable spaces that all women and girls deserve. We are looking forward to working with Sport Resolutions and having their expertise within the IWG's network as we continue to build a fairer future for sport and physical activity."

The announcement follows the recent Sport Resolutions Annual Conference, where the sector came together to discuss key issues shaping the future of sport.