ABOUT WSI
"Our mission is to encourage increased opportunities and positive change for women and girls at all levels of involvement of sport and physical activity"
WomenSport International (WSI)
was formed in 1994 to meet the challenge of ensuring that sport and physical activity receive the attention and priority they deserve in the lives of women and girls. The main purpose of WSI is to serve as an umbrella organization that can bring about positive change for girls and women. Our advocacy is strongly based on current research.
JOIN WSI
The main purpose of WSI is to serve as an umbrella organization that can bring about positive change for girls and women through their engagement in sport and physical activity. We are equitable and all-inclusive in all we do and we welcome membership applications from all interested individuals and organizations.
UN CSW: Sport as a Pathway to Women’s Leadership: A Global Conversation
WomenSport International (WSI) will join the Women’s Sports Foundation and UN Women on March 17, 2026, in New York City for a panel exploring how sport develops leadership skills that shape economies and societies worldwide. The discussion will highlight research, policy, and advocacy strategies to expand access, investment, and sustainable infrastructure for girls’ and women’s sport globally.
Brazil to Host IWG Secretariat and 2030 Global Summit on Women & Sport
The Brazil Olympic Committee has been selected to host the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport Secretariat for 2026–2030, marking the first time the Secretariat will be based in South America. This historic appointment will culminate in the 10th IWG Global Summit on Women & Sport, to be held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2030.
