Women in Sport responds below to the release today of a new Code for Sports Governance by Sport England and UK Sport. This dropped a pre-existing gender target of 30% but otherwise represented a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. The 30% rule which WiS lobbied for...
Women in Sport is uniting with The FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, Women in Football and many others within football for a social media boycott from 3pm today (Friday 30th April) until midnight on Monday 3rd May. We know that entrenched gender stereotypes, institutional bias...
The re-opening of pools and indoor leisure facilities on 12 April is a big moment. Society should use this as an opportunity to refocus on gender equality in sport, because sport is not just something that is physically good for you; it is fun, fulfilling and provides life-long benefits, yet too many girls and women...
The news that women’s football will be getting some serious coverage from both Sky and the BBC is just what this country needs as we stumble towards the finish line (hopefully) of what has been a traumatic time for sport as a whole; but women’s sport in...
Today’s announcement of winter sports funding for women’s sport is not good enough. Although we welcome the financial support granted to the greatest women’s participation sports such as football and netball, the figures are significantly dwarfed by what men’s sports and leagues have received. Rugby union has...
Given how challenging 2020 has been for both elite and grassroots sportswomen Women in Sport is delighted to see so many women recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours list. We would like to congratulate all the women who have been celebrated in the list for their...
