In an historic demonstration of collective action, 27 leading sporting organisations from across Finland have joined forces to champion gender equity by signing IWG's Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. Photo credit: Pinja Tuominen / Pinja's Photography This multi-signing event marks a powerful milestone in Finland’s ongoing commitment to leveling the playing field. The nation has long been a trailblazer in this space, having proudly hosted the 2014 IWG World Conference wher

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

The North East of England has joined a global movement for gender equity in sport. Eight of the region's most influential sporting, political, and educational institutions united on Sunday at Durham Cricket Ground in a historic multi-signing of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport’s Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. A Regional Blueprint for Change The signatories span professional sport, community foundations, world-class universities, and regional governm

In a landmark moment for gender equity in sport, the British gymnastics community has joined forces with World Gymnastics to officially sign the IWG's Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. The collective signing took place at the Artistic Gymnastics British Championships in Liverpool and brought together British Gymnastics, the English Gymnastics Association, Scottish Gymnastics, Welsh Gymnastics and Gymnastics Northern Ireland. Together with their international federation, the

Newcastle City Council has officially joined the global movement for systemic change in sport and physical activity by signing the IWG Women & Sport’s Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration. The formal signing, which took place on Sunday 22 March at St James’ Park, signals Newcastle City Council’s commitment to turning international principles into local action. By joining a network of over 600 global organisations – including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), National

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has signed the IWG Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, joining the world’s largest network dedicated to gender equity in sport. By formalising this commitment, the CNOSF reaffirms its long-standing responsibility to advance the role of women and girls across the sports movement and anchors its national efforts within a broad global framework of over 600 organisations. This significant step reflects years of dedicated ac

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Parkwood Leisure has officially become a signatory of the IWG Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. By signing the Declaration, the family-owned leisure operator – which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary – joins a global network of over 600 organisations committed to gender equity and the empowerment of women and girls in physical activity. For Parkwood Leisure, this commitment is deeply rooted in its core mission: improving the

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.