As major international organizations for women in sport and physical education, we express our deep concern on the recent article “IOC heeds calls to embed rights” published by Sport and Rights Alliance (https://sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-ioc-heeds-calls-) and Sportanddev.org on June 7, 2022 (https://www.sportanddev.org/en/article/news/ioc-heeds-calls-embed-rights?mc_cid=dde93f6ddf&mc_eid=5d06848270).
Category Archives: News
WSI Board Member, Dr. Oglesby, comments on Transgender Women Athletes
“WomenSport International has a new task force collating scientific evidence that it hopes will help sports organizations as they ponder the future of trans women’s participation.” “I just throw my hands up at the idea that the science is clear,” said board member Oglesby
African Union Sports Council Hosts Webinar “Sports that African Women Want”
The African Union Sports Council hosts a webinar titled “Sports that African Women Want” on 29th June 2022, 1pm to 2.30pm (West African Time).
JSSGS FY2022 21st Annual Congress (Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies)
JSSGS, established in April 2002, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate this anniversary, JSSGS has prepared three programs: “20th Anniversary Program,” “Keynote Lectures,” and “Symposiums”.
WSI Group Registration for the IWG Conference
WomenSport International (WSI) calls for individuals who are interested in registering for the IWG Conference with WSI and receiving the discount price for the conference registration.
“In Their Court” NBC News and NBC Sports Podcast on Title IX
“On Monday, May 9, NBC News’ award-winning podcast unit, in partnership with NBC Sports Audio, will launch In Their Court. The new original series hosted by Team USA Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad explores Title IX through the rich history of women’s basketball 50 years after Title IX passed into law.”
History Scotland online talk: Women’s football in Scotland, 1914-1939
History Scotland hosts the onlike talk on “Women’s football in Scotland, 1914-1939” on May 4 at 6:00pm.
