UNESCO’s Post

Playing sports shapes healthier, well-rounded individuals. Research shows that active participation in physical activity correlates with higher rates of success. Empowering women and girls in sports equips them for success in life. Together, let's #ChangeTheGame and shape a brighter future for them. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eUZhwk4n

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! All girls should have the opportunity to participate in #sports. According to Women's Sports Foundation, which co-created this day of recognition, high school girls have 3 million more opportunities to participate in sports today than they had before Title IX. But disparities persist. White high school girls are missing out on 18% of the opportunities that boys have. Black and Latinx girls are missing out on 33%. Sports offer a wide range of health benefits. They also build confidence, strength, and character — empowering girls to become leaders. Check out https://lnkd.in/e4HvXQY to learn more about how you can get involved in #NGWSD2024. #genderequity #genderequality

Along with health benefits, sport gives girls so many valuable skills they will carry with them into the rest of their lives, especially their careers. And yet it’s still often overlooked as a tool for women’s empowerment. According to research from the Women's Sports Foundation, girls involved in sports demonstrate greater confidence and resilience, setting them up for success both on and off the field. It’s time to change the narrative, and encourage girls to reclaim the power of sport for themselves 💪💥 How has sport enriched your life? #PassTheTorch by sharing your story in the comments below.

We love the hype and appreciation that women's sports are FINALLY getting. What's not being talked about, though, is women who are fans of sports and our impact on the looming "sports revolution." My grad school treatise dove into women's participation in fantasy football and its impact on women's empowerment. But...if fantasy football is more than just a game and is a source of community and empowerment for women, then what about other elements of sports? What about WOMEN'S SPORTS? Don't underestimate women's sports. Don't underestimate women who are fans of sport. Don't underestimate our power. Invest time, love, fandomship, and dollars into women. Marisa Ingemi

"Women in Sport’s research found complex barrier and deep-rooted negative attitudes are affecting girls’ enjoyment of sport. Body image and puberty are also significant factors. 78% say they avoid sport when they have their period while 73% don’t like others watching them take part in activity." Girls drop out of sports at a rate 2-3 times higher than boys. We're committed to changing this narrative. We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative power of sports. The more we know about why girls leave sport, the more we can help to encourage them to stay. Read the Women In Sport article here: https://ow.ly/MZaL50RT8j8

If sport brings boundless joy, why should girls not get the chance to play? Think of all the reasons women are advised to stay away from sports, from any form of play, and rethink about them. Why not? A 2022 survey by Women in Sports reported that more than 1 million teenage girls, 43%, who once considered themselves sporty dropped out of a sport after primary school. At Maitrayana, we believe in the power of sport to transform lives, challenge the status quo, open the door to opportunities, and the claiming of one's agency. The Young People's Initiative (YPI) has empowered thousands of girls and young women through sports and we want to make sport accessible for all women. We have some exciting plans to make it happen! Do you want to join us in a celebration of girls in sport? Do you want to join us in breaking the barriers to accessing sport faced by women? Keep looking here for more information soon! . (Video Description: Poster with exciting and inspirational background music. The poster has a picture of girls running and laughing with joy during a sport activity in slide 1. Slide 2 has a picture of girls playing Netball and celebrating catching the ball. Slide 1 text says, 'Does sport bring joy?' Slide 2 text says, 'Then why to gatekeep it from girls?') . #girlsinsports #adolescentgirls #youngwomen #femaleleadership #S4D

Navigating Body Image Issues in Women's Sports: Embracing Strength and Body Diversity By Empowered RX Coach Christina Norris Women's sports have come a long way, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to provide a platform for talented athletes to shine. For girls and women, sports can be empowering. They can build confidence, social connections, and leadership skills. However, alongside the triumphs and benefits, there lies an underlying issue that continues to affect many female athletes: body image…. Read more at our blog! https://lnkd.in/ervaA-i3

When the world wants to talk, share, create, and connect– they come to X. And when we think about users driving big moments, women in sports take center stage. Day after day we see there is no substitute for the real-time power of this platform for sports. This WNBA season we’re seeing incredible growth on X with +82% more posts and 35.9% more unique authors than in 2023. Read the full article on X: https://lnkd.in/eQtqmG2X

Well said, Tara. I've seen way too many posts on social media today that missed the mark on International Women's Day, especially the "sales" ones!  Tara's post hit home with me because it had the right balance of celebration and call to action to keep fighting for equity and inclusion. From International Women's Day site https://lnkd.in/gQxNKbPR - Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.

Did you know that sports not only bring joy and excitement but also foster independence, leadership, and a sense of agency in girls and women? It's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment that transcends the boundaries of the field. The number of girls dropping out of sports early into their adolescence is alarmingly higher than boys all over the world. According to a 2022 survey by Women in Sports, the fear of being judged (68%), lack of confidence (61%), pressures of schoolwork (47%), and feeling unsafe outside (43%) were some of the reasons girls stopped playing. At Maitrayana, safety in sports is at the center of all our interventions. We firmly believe in the transformative power of sports to inspire players to work as a team and imbibe a one for all and all for one attitude. The Young People's Initiative (YPI) has been at the forefront, empowering thousands of girls and young women through sports. Now, we're on a mission to make sports accessible to all women, breaking down barriers and creating a level playing field, and celebrate all women in sport. Exciting plans are in motion, and we want YOU to be a part of this celebration of girls in sports! 🎉 Are you ready to join us in breaking barriers and championing inclusivity in sports? Stay tuned for more updates! Together, let's pave the way for a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive in sports. 💫 . (Video Description: Snippets of YPI girls practicing Netball, playing fun games, and interactive activities to learn Netball and life skills at the same time. It's a 6 slide video with 4 videos and 2 pictures with a movement loop running in the background symbolizing the movement of girls and women from their houses to the public spaces to play and to take their rightful space. Slide 1 reads: Sport allows self-discovery, Slide 2 reads: Empowerment, Slide 3 reads: Agency to make your decisions, Slide 4 reads: and builds collective power, Slide 5 reads: Then why gatekeep it from girls, Slide 6: Stay tuned for more updates.) . #girlsinsports #accessingsport #adolescentgirls #youngwomen #femaleleadership #netball #India #Maitrayana #S4D