International Working Group on Women in Sport (IWG) held their AGM from December 5-9th, 2023 and hosted in San Jose, Costa Rica with the support of the Costa Rica government. Thanks to the America’s International IWG Board member Rosaura Méndez Gamboa, who with her team provided an excellent program for the event. Everyone attending had the opportunity to hear of the actions being taken by women in Costa Rica and Latin America to improve opportunities and move toward an equitable sport environment.
WomenSport International (represented by Diane Huffman), is a permanent board member of the IWG with a vested interest in contributing to its success and expansion to ensure all women from all parts of the world have the opportunity to benefit from the principals and ideals of the Brighton Helsinki Declaration. On Saturday December 9th, 2023 Costa Rica renewed their commitment to the Declaration signed by Rosaura Méndez Gamboa representing the government and Annamarie Phelps co-chair of IWG.
** Signing of the declaration on December 9, 2023