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What will Covid-19 mean for the future of women’s sport?
This is such an unprecedented time, we will remember it and it will be a marker, but a marker of what?
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Women in Sport welcomes three distinguished Trustees as it celebrates its 40th anniversary
As Women in Sport marks the start of its 40th anniversary the charity is delighted to announce the appointment of Polly Neate CBE, Yama Otung and Brian Moore to its Board of Trustees.
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Women in Sport and the Climate and Ecological Emergencies
The climate and ecological emergency is already affecting the lives of women and girls disproportionately.
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Sexism in Sport
We believe in ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport through tackling sexism in sport at every level.
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Karen Carney MBE to lead major review of women’s football
Carney's review will examine issues affecting the game at elite and grassroots level
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2022 – The Year Women’s Sport Roared
The success of our elite sportswomen this summer means more girls are dreaming of reaching the top than ever before.
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Case Study: This BUCS Girl Can – Getting Female Students Active
There is a significant gender gap in the participation rates of Higher Education students. Only 48.6% of female students take part in physical activity once a week compared to 64.7% of their male counter parts.
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