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