Women in Sport, as a charity with limited resources, has been working hard to understand how we can add value to the sports organisations that must ultimately take the decisions about transgender inclusion. These sports organisations are often working under considerable pressure, are understandably cautious, and are...
Last week there was a mood of celebration in the country. Many people felt great pride in the England team, not just because of the way they had played but because of the leadership they showed off the pitch. People of all ethnicities came together to support...
Women in Sport responds below to the release today of a new Code for Sports Governance by Sport England and UK Sport. This dropped a pre-existing gender target of 30% but otherwise represented a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. The 30% rule which WiS lobbied for...
The re-opening of pools and indoor leisure facilities on 12 April is a big moment. Society should use this as an opportunity to refocus on gender equality in sport, because sport is not just something that is physically good for you; it is fun, fulfilling and provides life-long benefits, yet too many girls and women...
The news that women’s football will be getting some serious coverage from both Sky and the BBC is just what this country needs as we stumble towards the finish line (hopefully) of what has been a traumatic time for sport as a whole; but women’s sport in...
Today’s announcement of winter sports funding for women’s sport is not good enough. Although we welcome the financial support granted to the greatest women’s participation sports such as football and netball, the figures are significantly dwarfed by what men’s sports and leagues have received. Rugby union has...
