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UK Coaching Commits to Global Movementfor Gender Equity by Signing Brighton PlusHelsinki Declaration
UK Coaching has signed the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport's Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, stepping up to join a global network of over 700 organisations dedicated to advancing gender equity in movement, physical activity, and sport. Operating as the representative body for coaching in the UK, the commitment reinforces UK Coaching’s role as a system leader dedicated to challenging the structural and cultural barriers that prevent women from entering,
Sep 29


Signatory Showcase from Liverpool City Region
One Year On: Liverpool City Region's Growing Movement for Gender Equity in Physical Activity For many women and girls across Liverpool City Region (LCR), deeply ingrained systemic barriers still stand in the way of living an active life. 12 months ago, LCR made history alongside Greater Manchester when they jointly became the first place-based signatories to the IWG Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. Championed by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, this landmark commitment provid
Sep 29


Professional Disc Golf Association Commitsto Gender Equity by Signing GlobalDeclaration
The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has officially joined a global movement of over 700 organisations by signing the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport’s Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. By becoming a signatory, the PDGA – the international governing body for disc golf – publicly reaffirms its commitment to dismantling systemic barriers and ensuring that female players, leaders, and volunteers are equitably represented and celebrated across the sp
Sep 28


Rise North East Commits to Equity in Physical Activity by Signing Global Declaration
The International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport is proud to announce that Rise, a leading health and wellbeing charity operating across the North East of England, has officially signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. While acknowledging the role that physical activity plays in improving lives, communities, and places, Rise recognises that significant barriers remain. By joining a global network of over 700 signatories, the organisation aims to share its regiona
Sep 22


Active Oxfordshire and University of Oxford Join Global Movement for Gender Equity
The International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport is proud to announce that Active Oxfordshire and the University of Oxford have jointly signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. By adding their names to the Declaration, both organisations join a global movement of over 700 signatories committed to advancing gender equity, turning global principles into local action across movement, physical activity, and sport. The signing signifies a joined up commitment to embedd
Sep 21


Get Berkshire Active Commits to Global Movement for Gender Equity in Sport and Physical Activity
Get Berkshire Active has signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, joining a global network of over 700 organisations dedicated to accelerating gender equity in sport and physical activity. By joining the global network of signatories, GBA is reinforcing its long standing commitment to addressing the inequalities that prevent many women and girls from being active and ensuring that physical activity opportunities across Berkshire are inclusive, welcoming and accessible.
Sep 15


British Fencing Joins Global Movement to Advance Gender Equity in Sport
L to R Back row BF Chair Dr Sara Pantuliano CMG, BF CEO Georgina Usher MBE, Front row BF President Pat Aiyenuro BEM, Secretary General of IWG Women and Sport Lisa O'Keefe MBE. British Fencing has officially signed the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport's Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, marking a key milestone in its ongoing commitment to tackling gender inequalities within the sport. By joining a global network of over 700 organisations, British Fencing is
Sep 14


Bangladesh Women’s Sports Federation Joins Global Movement for Gender Equity in Sport
The Bangladesh Women’s Sports Federation has officially signed the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport’s Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, stepping up to join a global network of over 700 organisations united in their dedication to advancing gender equity in movement, physical activity, and sport. By becoming a signatory, the organisation is publicly reiterating its commitment to equity directly to national policymakers, sports leaders, and the international
Sep 10


Fujairah Martial Arts Club Commits to Gender Equity by Signing Global IWG Declaration
Mr Andrew Clark, Deputy Consul General, British Embassy Dubai. Mr Nader Abushawish, Club Director, FMAC. Mr Mohammed Bakr Majed, Special Advisor to FMAC. Lisa O'Keefe, IWG Secretary General & Ms Amal Al Kindi, Deputy Director, FMAC Accelerating its mission to create an inclusive, sustainable sporting ecosystem, the Fujairah Martial Arts Club (FMAC) has become the first Club in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to sign the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport’s
Sep 4


6 Leading Scottish Sports Organisations Commit to Advancing Gender Equity in Sport at SW/S Conference
The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport is proud to announce that six prominent Scottish sports organisations have signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, reaffirming their collective commitment to creating a sustainable and equitable sporting culture for women and girls. Together, they have joined a network of over 700 signatories globally dedicated to sharing knowledge and driving systemic change. The multi-signing event took place on Tuesday, 18 Aug
Aug 21
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