We are thrilled to announce that last week Active Cheshire joined ten key partners in officially signing the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration , reinforcing their shared commitment to creating greater equality for women and girls in sport and physical activity.  Lisa O'Keefe MBE joined Active Cheshire and ten key partners in officially signing the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration Active Cheshire’s mission is to embed physical activity into everyday life by 2040, ensuring

We are delighted to welcome the Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC) as a signatory to the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration. The 8th edition of the European Sport Platform took place from 23–25 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, marking a historic moment for gender equality in sport. Organised by ENGSO and hosted by UFEC , the three-day event brought together sports leaders, policymakers and experts from across Europe to explore the future of grassroots sport

The Kosovo Olympic Committee and 15 institutions sign the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to equality and inclusion in sport.

Taiwan Parliamentary Women’s Sports Diplomacy Committee becomes the latest signatory to the IWG Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration IWG is delighted to welcome the Taiwan Parliamentary Women’s Sports Diplomacy Committee as the latest signatory to the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration. The Taiwan Parliamentary Women’s Sports Diplomacy Committee seeks to combine parliamentary diplomacy with women’s sports, enabling more international partners to witness their athletic achieveme

Türkiye Rowing Federation Strengthens Commitment to Gender Equality with IWG Women and Sport Signing   The global movement for gender equality in sport continues to grow, as the Türkiye Rowing Federation officially joined the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport by signing the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration during the 2025 European Rowing Coastal & Beach Sprint Championships in Antalya.  Hosted by the Türkiye Rowing Federation and held under the auspices o

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

World Flying Disc Federation Signs Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, Reinforcing Commitment to Gender Equality in Sport The World...