Tag: gender equality
Olympic Leaders Express Commitment to Gender Equality
“Gender equality is not a ‘women’s issue.’ It is a basic human right of profound importance and fundamental principle of the Olympic Charter,” said...
Exclusive: Gender-Equal Bodyweight Categories Proposed in Principle by International Weightlifting Federation
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has agreed in principle to introduce an additional bodyweight category for women, equalling the eight already existing for men.
Since...
Buenos Aires 2018 Set to Become First Fully Gender-equal Olympic Games
Identical numbers of men and women are set to compete at the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in what is set to mark...
British Sports Minister, Olympic Champion Get Behind Drive To Increase Female Sports Participation
British Sports Minister Helen Grant and London 2012 boxing champion Nicola Adams have lent their support to Sport England's drive to get more women...
Asia, Africa Work To Break Down Gender Equality Barriers At Women In Sport Forum
Asia and Africa have made a strong and active commitment to break down still further the gender equality barriers facing in women in sport...
