Objectives and Structure

Our Objectives Include:

  • identifying and promoting issues of importance
  • serving as an international advocacy group
  • providing support for individuals or groups working to promote positive change
  • producing and/or disseminating educational materials and other information relevant to increasing opportunities or improving the experience of girls and women in sport and physical activity
  • working with international sports governing bodies and other organizations to promote the greatest possible participation of girls and women in sport and physical activity at all levels of involvement
  • operating as a clearing house for sharing research, information, ideas and good practices

Key Activities

  • identifying issues of importance to women and girls and physical activity
  • developing networks and avenues of communication between member groups and countries
  • working with specific sports governing bodies and other groups in order to promote greater involvement of women and girls in sport at all levels of participation
  • promoting research into problems and issues relating to the female athlete
  • serving as an advocacy group promoting greater opportunities for women and girls in sport and physical activity
  • developing networks for sharing information and exchanging ideas and practices
  • recommending, or where appropriate, designing and implementing strategies for change

Structure of WomenSport International

  • an Executive Committee
  • an Advisory Board representing the international membership and composed of individuals known for their expertise and interest in and their support of women in sports and physical activity
  • Standing Committees with responsibility for the ongoing work of WSI
  • Task Forces convened for the purpose of dealing with specific issues and composed of members with the appropriate expertise