The following is a list of Women in Sport conferences, summaries of the proceedings taken by members of WSI, and links to information about relevant conferences that WSI members did not attend.<\/p>\n
Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2018 July<\/strong><\/span>, Chukyo University, Nagoya 2018 Safe Sport Global Summit<\/strong><\/span> Organisers stated that it was the first time that leading practitioners, academics, sports organisations and organisations working to end violence in sport had come together to share their work and co-ordinate a global response with one simple goal\u2014to end violence in sport.<\/p>\n There were speakers from 10 countries and delegates from 6 of 7 of the world\u2019s continents and more than 20 countries. The Spanish High Council of Sport supported the event, which was hosted by the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Kari Fasting presented on Definitions and prevalence of different forms of non-accidental violence against athletes, Gretchen presented on The impact of preventative measures, and Diane Huffman was part of a panel on Safe policy and major events\u2014African examples. Delegates were invited to a workshop, Towards a global collaboration to end violence against athletes in sport.<\/p>\n Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2017 July<\/strong><\/span>, Kyoto Gakuen University, Kyoto Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2016 July<\/strong><\/span>, Tokyo Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2015 July<\/strong><\/span>, Meiji University, Tokyo Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2014 July<\/strong><\/span>, Chukyo University, Tokyo IWG World Conference on Women and Sport – June 2014<\/strong><\/span>, Helsinki, Finland WSI and WSI members were well-represented at the conference:<\/p>\n Three presentations were made by members who thereafter joined the Advisory Board<\/p>\n Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2013 July<\/strong><\/span>, Kyoto University of Education, Kyoto The program includes:<\/p>\n Read the outline<\/a>. (.pdf)<\/p>\n Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2012 July<\/span>, Gakushuin Women\u2019s College, Tokyo Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies \u2013 2011 July<\/span><\/strong> WSI at \u2018European \/ Middle East Network\u2019 meeting – Oct 11-15, 2010<\/strong><\/span>, Alexandria University, Egypt Closing commitments \u2013 Participants aim to:<\/p>\n Revision of preamble for \u2018Accept and Respect\u2019 Declaration<\/em><\/strong> WSI at ACSM Conference, June 1-6, 2010<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Baltimore, USA IWG World Conference on Women in Sport – May 20-23 2010<\/strong><\/span>, Sydney Australia The conference had five sub-themes, including: Women, sport and human rights; Financing and media for gender equality in sport; Physical activity and health for women; sport and social; and Engaging Generation Y and Z in sport and physical activity. Read more about the conference<\/a>. Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing +15, October 2009<\/strong><\/span>, Quezon City, Phillippines Japan Society for Sport and Gender – July 2009<\/strong><\/span>, Tokyo The second theme was Physical Education and Sport and Gender in the University Education. The program included Symposium and Group Discussion. WSI at ISCEMIS 2008,<\/strong><\/span> Guangzhou, China Japan Society for Sport and Gender, July 2008,<\/strong> <\/span>Dawn Centre, Osaka Prefectural Women\u2019s Center, Osaka ATTC Women\u2019s Meeting at Parapan American Games Rio 2007<\/strong><\/span>. Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies, July 2007,<\/strong><\/span> Hosei University, Tokyo Lausanne IF Women’s Network – June 8, 2007<\/span><\/strong> Gender Equity in Sport for Social Change – Casablanca, Morocco, May 2007<\/span><\/strong> (story about conference and road race). Japan Society for Sport and Gender Studies, July 2006<\/span><\/strong>, Kyoto. South East Asia Women in Sport Conference – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept 2006<\/strong> <\/span> Network to Further Women in Sport Holds Inaugural Meeting at ITTF Headquarters<\/strong><\/span> – Sept 1, 2006 IWG Women and Sport Conference – Kumomoto, Japan, May 2006<\/strong><\/span> 2005 \u201cMediterranean Culture and Women in Sport\u201d Seminar November 4-5 2005<\/strong><\/span>,\u00a0Thessaloniki, Greece. 2005 15th IAPESGW Congress – August 10-13, 2005<\/strong><\/span> University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada 2005 1st International Sports Psychology Conference June 8-11<\/strong><\/span>: University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria. The conference had the theme: \u201c\u201cExploring the multifaceted dimensions in exercise and sports psychology\u201d<\/p>\n Seminar to Celebrate \u201cInternational Year of Sport & Physical Education 2005\u201d<\/strong><\/span> 2nd Magglingen Conference: Call for greater commitment from all players –\u00a0December 6, 2005<\/strong><\/span> IOC Medical Commission focus on the health of athletes<\/strong><\/span> – November 2005 UN Millennium Project Task Force 3 on Education and Gender Equality reports<\/strong><\/span> 2004 The 10th ICHPER SD-Europe Congress & The TSSA 8th International Sport Sciences Congress<\/span>, in Antalya, Turkey. Nov 17-20<\/strong> 2004 International Conference on Women\u2019s Sports for Peace and Development<\/strong><\/span> in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 16-19. 2004 Pre Olympic Conference: \u201cSport Sciences through the ages: Challenges in the new millennium\u201d<\/strong><\/span>, August 6\u201311, 2004, in Thesoloniki, Greece, <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2004 III World conference on women and sport:<\/strong><\/span> Morocco, 2004. The conference in Marrakech, Morocco, was the third conference, held under the theme of \u201cNew Strategies, New Commitments\u201d. The outcome document acknowledged the slow rate of progress, reaffirmed the targets established in 1996 by the IOC, IFs and NOCs to have at least 20 per cent women on their executive boards and legislative bodies by 2005 and consider the period beyond; and encouraged the entire sports movement to correct the gender imbalance. Read the IOC World Conferences on Women and Sport summary<\/a> (.pdf)<\/p>\n 2002<\/strong> WSI International Conference<\/strong>,<\/span> St Louis, USA: “Physical Activity and Health Guidelines for Women: National and International Considerations Related to Ethnicity and Race” <\/p>\n 1994 IWG World Conference on Women and Sport, Brighton, England, May 1994<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The following is a list of Women in Sport conferences, summaries of the proceedings taken by members of WSI, and links to information about relevant conferences that WSI members did not attend. 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\nThe 17th conference sets a comprehensive theme<\/span> for the next three years, as Japan gets ready to host the 2019 men\u2019s Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games. The theme is \u201cLooking at sports and gender\u2014looking after the Tokyo 2020 convention.\u201d As Tokyo is undergoing redevelopment, it seems that the economy and society are revitalizing. On the other hand, due to social disparities, there are people who are peripheralized and invisible from sports activities and healthy living. The conference focuses on social disparity and sport from a gender perspective and explores the direction that should be achieved after the Tokyo 2020 conference.
\nRead an outline of the program<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nIn April 2018, WSI Vice-President Na\u2019da Knorre, Past-President Kari Fasting, and Extended Board members Diane Huffman and Gretchen Kerr took part in the first international forum run by Safe Sport International<\/a>, in Madrid, Spain. It was titled Challenging Violence in Sport: First Global Summit Safe Sport International Conference.<\/p>\n
\nThe 16th conference had the theme \u201cEquality and symbiosis in diversity\u201d. Read an outline of the 2017 program<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe 15th memorial conference had the theme \u201cRepresentation of Sports Body in Media\u201d. WSI Secretary Toni Bruce was a keynote speaker and presented a paper, Sportswomen in the Media: An Analysis of International Trends in Olympic and Everyday Coverage, which included examples from Japanese and international media. Toni was also a respondent (with a translator) for several panels during the conference. Link to the conference 2016 program<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe 14th conference had the theme \u201cEquality and fairness in sport: From a gender perspective\u201d.\u00a0 Read an outline of the 2015 program<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe 13th conference at Chukyo University had the theme \u201cRange of Sports and Gender Studies\u201d. Read an outline of the 2014 program<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe 6th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport was organized under the main theme \u201cLead the Change \u2013 Be the Change\u201d in Helsinki, Finland on June 12 \u2013 15, 2014. About 830 people from almost 100 countries took part in the event that laid down the updated principles for advancing women\u2019s and girls\u2019 sport and physical activity globally. Access videos of speakers, reports, photos and newsletters<\/a> from the conference. Read the Helsinki 2014 Declaration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThis conference had the theme \u201cBody and Empowerment\u201d and a special program on \u201cPhysical Education, Sport and Violence\/Sexual Violence\u201d.<\/p>\n\n
\nthe scene of newspaper reporting\u201d by Hiroshi Ochiai (The Mainichi Newspapers).<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>This conference had the theme \u201cGender and Sport in Development\u201d.\u00a0 Read more<\/a>. (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThis conference had the theme \u201cSport and Gender Studies: Today\u2019s Situation and the Future\u201d.\u00a0 Read the overview<\/a>. (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nFinal Statement
\nBetween Oct 11th \u2013 15th 2010 Alexandria University hosted an international symposium with representatives from IAPESGW, ICSSPE, WSI and SAAW. The purpose was to develop the \u2018European and Middle East network\u2019 to improve global reach through international networks on gender and sport related knowledge exchange across Europe and the Middle East. Delegates came from Egypt, Oman, Lebanon, UK, Germany, Denmark, Norway (Iran \/ Turkey). Delegates shared aims and knowledge of international networks and discussed potential for further collaboration for the benefit of global reach. A presentation of delegates\u2019 work and research was made to University of Alexandria\u2019s Faculty and students. Further research and development links were discussed.<\/p>\n\n
\na) Reaffirming and extending dissemination of the \u2018Accept and Respect\u2019 declaration;
\nb) Fostering exchanges across European \/ Middle Eastern partners;
\nc) Developing guidance for early researchers in publishing research;
\nd) Collaborating with and supporting early researchers with writing \/ English language skills;
\ne) Continuing to identify, develop and exchange knowledge on gender and sport related issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nThe \u2018Accept and Respect\u2019 declaration emerged from an international study week facilitated by Sultan Qaboos University, Oman in 2008. The need for such a gathering and declaration arose from difficulties for some Muslim girls and women in many countries regarding participation in recreational or elite sport, physical education or teacher \/ coach training. Problems are often linked to lack of knowledge and understanding about the significance of religious and cultural values. The intention of the declaration is to support all girls and women whose preferences for sport participation should be \u2018Accepted and Respected\u2019. <\/em><\/p>\n
\nConsensus Statement from WSI Conference Addressing the Issue of Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD)<\/strong>
\nThe conference was held in June in conjunction with the Annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. A committee appointed by Arne Ljungqvist, MD, Chair of the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission has focused on what action current science would recommend if an athlete were diagnosed with a disorder of sexual differentiation (DSD). Their concern was with the elite athlete and whether some disorders might provide a woman with an unfair advantage in competition. The definition of “unfair” remained to be determined. While gender tests for female athletes are no longer a requirement for participation in women’s events, testing for performance enhancing drugs and methods remains part of the effort to promote fair play in Olympic competition. Unfortunately, the biochemical effect of some medical conditions may result in testosterone levels well beyond the normal range for women. If so, these women run the risk of being unfairly identified as potential users of a performance enhancing drug. Early identification of these conditions would benefit the athletes by allowing corrective action of the medical problem at a younger age, sparing them the trauma of being investigated for illegal use of drugs and being denied participation in Olympic events. WomenSport International, in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, recently convened a Consensus Conference to discuss this issue. Read the results of our deliberations<\/a>. (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThe 5th IWG Conference took the theme \u201cPlay, Think, Change.\u201d Reflecting the theme, the Conference program was designed with a unique blend of presentations about good practices and cutting-edge research to stimulate debate and explore positive change for women and sport. The conference aimed to:<\/p>\n\n
\nWSI was well represented at the conference:<\/p>\n\n
\nRead the conference program booklet<\/a>. (.pdf)
\nAccess the From Kumamoto to Sydney: Sport Progress Report 2006-2010<\/a>\u00a0(.pdf).<\/p>\n
\nThe forum takes place October 22-24, 2009 at Miriam College in Quezon City, Philippines. Read about the conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe 8th Congress was held at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo. The first theme of this congress was Sport and Gender in East Asia -the Issues and the Perspectives-. The program included: 1) Lecture: “Policy for Women and its Issues in East Asia in recent years.” 2) Reports: “The Present Situation concerning Gender Mainstreaming in Sports in East Asia” -The Present Situation in China and South Korea.<\/p>\n
\nWhole program included presentations of papers on sport and gender studies. For the full conference program,\u00a0go to the former JSSGS site<\/a>, then click the Conference tab at the top, then click on Congress and select the year. Website: www.jssgs.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWSI held a symposium at the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ISCEMIS) in Guangzhou, China
\nfrom 1-4 August, 2008. Read more<\/a>. (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThe theme of the 7th conference was “Media, Sport and Gender.” The program includes: 1) Symposium and group discussions on \u201cPossibilities of Sport Media friendly to an individual\u201d, coordinated by Prof. Takako Iida; 2) Workshops A \u201cSport News Reports and Media Literacy\u201d and Workshop B \u201cSexual Minority and Sport and Physical Education\u201d; and 3) Presentations of papers on sport and gender studies. For the full conference program, follow this link to the former JSSGS site<\/a>, then click the Conference tab at the top, then click on Congress and select the year. Website: www.jssgs.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe first Women\u2019s Meeting organized by the ATTC (Americas Table Tennis Committee for the disabled) was held, during the Parapan
\nAmerican Games Rio 2007. The aim of the meeting was to give information about what the ITTF Women\u2019s Group was doing to
\npromote table tennis for women at all levels, and encourage women from Americas to use the ITTF Women\u2019s Group as a model in
\norder to start work in the development of table tennis for women with a disability in our region.
\nRead Conference Report<\/a> (.pdf)
\nAlso available in Spanish<\/a> (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThe successful Sixth Conference held on 7 and 8 in July, 2007. The theme of this conference was “Gender and Understanding of Sex Difference in the Research of Physical Education and Sport Science”. Read a brief report<\/a> (.pdf).<\/p>\n
\nThe Lausanne IF Women’s Network met on 8 June 2007 at the Headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The network is an initiative of Lilamani de Soysa, ITTF Project Manager and IWG member, and Brigitte Zuffrey from the International Motorcycling Federation, who both attended the IWG World Conference in Kumamoto, Japan. Following the conference, in the spirit of the Kumamoto Commitment to Collaboration, they formed the network for women in International Federations in Lausanne. WSI Executive Committee member Johanna Adriaanse (Vescio) joined them at the meeting in which several exciting plans were developed. Download the report<\/a>. (.pdf).<\/p>\n
\nRead the Report<\/a> (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nRead the report of the Fifth Anniversary Conference<\/a>. (.pdf)
\nFor information about earlier Japan Society of Sport and Gender Studies conferences, For conference reports from 2003, follow this link to the former JSSGS site<\/a>, then click the Conference tab at the top, then click on Congress and select the year.<\/p>\n
\nRead the Report<\/a> (.pdf).<\/p>\n
\nA `Think Tank\u2019 to help promote the presence of women in sport held its first meeting at the offices of the International Table Tennis Federation in Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday 1st September 2006. Read the Summary<\/a> (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nWomenSport International played a key role in the 4th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport which took place in Kumamoto, Japan from 11-14 May 2006 under the auspices of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG). WSI President Kari Fasting was part of the Conference Planning Sub group and led a workshop on sexual harassment while WSI Executive Board member Johanna Vescio was installed as the new IWG Co-Chair for 2006-2010. The conference theme was \u201cParticipating in Change\u201d.\u00a0 Read our Report<\/a> (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThe Congress topics included sport leadership, research, sexual harassment, sports law, sport in PE and education, sports media and the roles, functions and structures of sport and sport associations.<\/p>\n
\nThis conference took the title \u201cLearning and Leadership: Women’s Influence in Policy, Research and Practice\u201d. The program consisted of plenary sessions with keynote speakers, parallel thematic sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and special events with space for hundreds of oral and poster presentations. The plenary sessions, workshops and demonstrations will be pre-planned, while the thematic sessions and poster presentations will be specifically for free communications not necessarily related to the Congress theme. There was also a full program of social and cultural activities. Read about IAPESGW conferences<\/a>.\u00a0Visit the IAPESGW website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nProf. Dr. Akhlaq Ahmed. Pro-Vice Chancellor, (University of Karachi) was The Chief Guest of closing ceremony of the Seminar on International Year of Sport and Physical Education-2005 held in Karachi, Pakistan on 9th December 2005. He addressed the delegates of the Seminar and said that the celebration of the International year of Sport & Physical Education-2005 is symbol of our participation in the Universal community.<\/p>\n
\nOver 400 participants from 70 countries at the 2nd Magglingen Conference on Sport and Development in Magglingen, Switzerland, adopted a Call to Action today, resolving to use sport to improve the quality of education and health, eradicate poverty, and foster peace and tolerance.
\nDownload the Call to Action<\/a> (.pdf)\u00a0| Download the Press release<\/a>\u00a0 (.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nProtecting the health of the athlete is the primary goal of the International Olympic Committee\u2019s Medical Commission (IOC MC). Recently two Consensus Conferences of interest to WSI members were convened at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
\nThe results of the Conferences included an IOC Medical Commission Working Group Women in Sport position stand on the effect of the Female Athlete Triad<\/a> on the health and performance of the female athlete, and an IOC consensus statement on Training the Elite Child Athlete<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe UN Millennium Project Task Force 3, on Education and Gender Equality, produced two major reports in 2005: on universal primary education, and on achieving gender equality and empowering women. The Task Force also organized a high-level conference to bring attention to the missed 2005 interim goal on gender parity, held in Washington D.C. Read or download the the reports:
\n“Toward Universal Primary Education: Investments, Incentives, and Institutions<\/a>” (pdf)
\n“Taking Action: Achieving Gender Equality and Empowering Women<\/a>\u201d (pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThis conference had the title \u201cImproving the Standards of Life in Technical Age Through HPERSD\u201d. Read the conference program<\/a>\u00a0(.pdf)<\/p>\n
\nThe main goals of the conference were to: expose Nepali women to the broader international arena of women in sports; promote the importance of sports as a means for bridging cross-cultural differences and conflict and engendering attitudes which enhance cooperation, peace and development; provide an opportunity to learn more and discuss about common issues, particularly in women in sports and their participation in decision making levels; and expose others to the development needs of Nepal, particularly those relating to young women.<\/p>\n
\nRead a brief description of the conference<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n
\nConference and Progress reports, and Marrakech Declaration –
\nSince 1996, the IOC\u2019s advocacy action has been supported by the organisation of quadrennial World Conferences on Women and Sport. The objectives have been to:<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>On June 2, 2002 forty invited participants from around the world gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA to bring their expertise to bear on the topic of the Conference: Physical Activity and Health Guidelines for Women: National and International Considerations Related to Ethnicity and Race.\u00a0Considering the fact that the data which support the current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Position Stand related to physical activity and health have been derived almost exclusively from Caucasian men and women, do the conclusions based on these data apply to other racial\/ethnic populations? The group also considered the need for research on the outcome from programs which are tailored to diverse cultural\/community values and preferences.
\n<\/strong>Read the conference summary and download reports <\/a>on our Physical Activity Task Force page.<\/p>\n
\nThis conference produced the ground-breaking Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport. The overriding aim was to develop a sporting culture that enables and values the full involvement of women in every aspect of sport. It was addressed to all governments, public authorities, organisations, businesses, educational and research establishments, women’s organisations and individuals who were responsible for\u2014or directly or indirectly influenced\u2014the conduct, development or promotion of sport, or were in any way involved in the employment, education, management, training, development or care of women in sport. The Declaration was meant to complement all sporting, local, national and international charters, laws, codes, rules and regulations relating to women or sport.<\/p>\n