Posts by Ines Azaiez
Sofia Bekatorou: Olympic champion, survivor of sexual assault and leader of the Greek MeToo movement
The SUPPORTER celebrates notable women athletes from our partner countries who are role models who made significant contributions to their respective sports and serve as powerful role models, advocating for gender equality in sports. One such athlete is Sofia Bekatorou, born in Athens in December 1977, is a two-time Olympic medalist, a four-time Olympian and…
Read MoreWebinar: Embedding inclusivity in communication: the power of words and visuals
On 18 November, SUPPORTER organised a webinar: Embedding inclusivity in communication: the power of words and visuals. The session called for a systemic embedment of inclusivity in communication. It also provided concrete recommendations to choose words and visuals that ensure inclusive communication, taking into consideration inequalities based on gender, abilities and age, while navigating different…
Read More#DefendTheGame: end gender-based violence in sports
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, SUPPORTER, an EU-funded project dedicated to promoting gender equality in sports with a focus on gender-based violence, is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence of violence against women in sports. Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights…
Read MoreSport as a catalyst for gender+ equality societal changes
Sport is often lauded for its capacity to foster inclusion and diversity at various levels. The notion of fair play is also deeply embedded in sports culture, valuing equal treatment and respect. However, these values of inclusivity and diversity within the sports ecosystem don’t include all principles of gender equality, challenged by a predominantly male-centric…
Read MoreGeorgia’s shooting legend Nino Salukvadze made history in Paris by becoming the first athlete to participate in 10 consecutive Olympic Games.
The SUPPORTER Olympic Women’s campaign celebrates notable women athletes from our partner countries who have proudly represented or will represent their nations in the Olympic Games. These athletes have made significant contributions to their respective sports and serve as powerful role models, advocating for gender equality in sports. One such athlete is 55-year-old Nino Salukvadze,…
Read MorePromoting gender equality in sports education: lessons from the Mutual Learning Workshop
On 24 September 2024, SUPPORTER’s 5th online Mutual Learning Workshop highlighted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2024 objectives and guidelines for gender equality in sports. During this session, SUPPORTERs reflected on inspiring practices and identified ways to integrate these best practices into their institutions. Reframing the narrative of gender portrayal in media One of…
Read MoreBoryana Kaleyn – mastering the beauty of Rhythmic Gymnastics
The SUPPORTER Olympic Women’s campaign celebrates notable women athletes who have proudly represented or will represent their nations in the Olympic games. These athletes have made significant contributions to their respective sports and are powerful role models in this field. An excellent inspiration is Boryana Kaleyn, a rhythmic gymnast who exemplifies the dedication and sacrifice…
Read MoreNafi Thiam made history in Paris by winning the Olympic title in heptathlon for the third consecutive time.
The SUPPORTER Olympic Women’s campaign celebrates notable women athletes who have proudly represented or will represent their nations in the Olympic games. These athletes have made significant contributions to their respective sports and are powerful role models in this field. One such athlete is Nafi Thiam. Her full name is Nafissatou Thiam. She is a…
Read MoreTina Maze – A Slovenian Alpine Skiing Legend
The SUPPORTER Olympic Women’s campaign celebrates notable women athletes from our partner countries who have proudly represented or will represent their nations in the Olympic games. These athletes have made significant contributions to their respective sports and are powerful role models advocating for gender equality in sports. One such athlete is Tina Maze, born in…
Read MoreSara Sjöström: a Swedish long standing world champion swimmer
The SUPPORTER Olympic Women’s campaign celebrates notable women athletes from our partner countries who have proudly represented or will represent their nations in the Olympic games. These athletes have made significant contributions to their respective sports and are powerful role models advocating for gender equality in sports. One such athlete is Sara Sjöström, a Swedish…
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