Highlights
Policy Brief Series
GO Policy Briefs provide research-based analysis and recommendations on Gender Based Violence against Women and Girls in PEPAS. Read latest publication here.
Good Practice Stories
Good Practice Stories: Have a read of stories from all across the world that collates qualitative case studies and research that captures the experiences of diverse stakeholders.
Submission on VAWG and PEPAS
Read our submission to the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls. The Rapporteur will present a thematic report to the UN General Assembly at its 79th session in October 2024 on the issue of violence against women and girls in sport.
Thank you for attending the GO Annual Conference 2024!
See you next year 29-30 September 2025, in Lausanne – Switzerland
Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport (Global Observatory), is a global convenor and repository of research and expertise on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in and through physical education, physical activity and sport (PEPAS).
Building on the existing gender and sport movements across the world, we are dedicated to closing knowledge gaps and enabling actors to overcome global and systemic inequalities and inequities to advance the rights, health and empowerment of girls and women in all their diversity in and through PEPAS.
Do you want to join our global network, collaborate with us or contribute data, publications, and expertise?
What does the Global Observatory aim to do?
The Global Observatory is committed to tackling the complex, systemic and intersecting inequalities encountered by women and girls in both sports and society.
Aligned with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Agenda, the Observatory primarily focuses on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and especially Goal 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Simultaneously we also contribute to:
Good Practice Stories
Have a quick read of stories from all across the world that collates qualitative case studies and research that captures the experiences of diverse stakeholders.
Football for the empowerment and education of girls in rural Nepal
Gathering for health, family and community through sports
How the Gender Equality Playbook is moving Oceania towards gender equality
I believe that it’s what we do – our actions – that should make a difference. We need to instil the values that are important for future generations, and above all we have to show boys how to respect women. It is important that these girls in turn become roles models for other girls. It is the first step, if we get these girls to Rio (Olympics) successfully, for other girls also to aspire to be champions
HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco
As men, we need to re-educate ourselves and focus on nurturing educated sons, as well as empowered daughters. As a father of two girls and two boys, I have a responsibility to change the narrative and
show that everyone has a voice, and everyone deserves to be treated equally and with respect. I’m honoured to have partnered with the UN Secretary- General and Spotlight Initiative to help develop a sustainable infrastructure that combats the issue of gender-based violence once and for all
Siya Kolisi, South African Rugby Captain
Research & Policy News
IOC publishes new Consensus Statement on Interpersonal Violence and Safeguarding in Sport
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus statement on interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sports highlights the prevalence, impact, and complexities of violence in sports. Using a...
Report on Sport and SDGs: United by our Common Goals
The report, under General Assembly resolution 77/27, reviews sport’s role in achieving peace and Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on the 2022–2024 UN...
UNESCO Executive Resolution
Item 43: UNESCO’s Fit for Life Sport Initiative – Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls and Advancing Safe Sport for All. This decision was supported by 74 Member States. Find out more about the...
Sign up for our Mailing List