Austra Skujyte: Olympic medalist and record-breaking athlete

Our project highlights remarkable women athletes from our partner countries who have made significant contributions to their sports and stand as inspiring role models, championing gender equality in sports. An example of a notable athlete is Austra Skujyte (born 12 August 1979 in Biržai, Lithuania), a retired Lithuanian athlete who competed in both the heptathlon and the decathlon. On…

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Webinar: Towards safer sports environment: transforming MEN’talities 

📅 5 February 2025, 14:00-15:30 (GMT+1)   Violence in all forms remains prevalent in sports, disproportionately affecting women and children. Hundreds of cases of sexual, physical and emotional abuse in sport have come to light in recent years. More and more athletes denounce psychological and emotional abuse as being part of “sports culture” (EC, 2024) …

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Webinar: 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…

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#DefendTheGame: end gender-based violence in sports

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…

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Sport 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…

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Georgia’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,…

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Promoting 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…

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Boryana 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…

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