The Graduate School of Media and Communications of Aga Khan University has launched the East African Gender Data and Policy Report 2024. Report presents findings from a study that investigated the prevalence, causes, and impact of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against women in sports across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study explores the scale of SGBV, its root causes, and the lived experiences of female athletes.
Drawing from survey data and in-depth interviews with athletes, coaches, and stakeholders, the research reveals that SGBV in sports is a systemic issue reinforced by entrenched patriarchal norms, leadership and operations that privileges and protects men in positions of authority, weak accountability structures, and a pervasive culture of silence within sports institutions.
This report constitutes a much needed contribution to insights and resources for the fight against gender-based violence in the sport+ ecosystem.