The Global Observatory Advisory Council 

The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport Advisory Council is established to serve as a consultative body to foster collaboration among stakeholders promoting the mission of the GO. Advisory Council membership is open to academic institutions, sport associations, governmental agencies, NGOs, and corporate entities around the world therefore bringing diversity, credibility, visibility and universality to the GO. Its members enrich the GO strategic direction, advise on key initiatives, contribute to, participate in, or sponsor the work of think tanks, expert groups, research and publications, and specific programs.  

Objectives

The GO Advisory Council members will contribute: 

• Strategic Guidance: Provide expert advice on advancing gender equality in sports. 

• Collaboration Facilitation: Promote partnerships between sectors to support GO’s initiatives. 

• Consultation on Key Services: Advise on services GO should offer to its members and the broader sports community. 

• Thought Leadership: Lead dialogue on emerging challenges in gender equality within sports. 

• Resource Sharing: Encourage the exchange of research, best practices, and case studies. 

• Strategic Communications: Promote the visibility and agenda of the Global Observatory and the thematic of gender equality and sport across sectors and networks. 

The Advisory Council will play a vital role in shaping the future of the GO`s contribution to gender equality in sport and ensuring a mission that is informed by a diversity of stakeholders.

We invite committed actors from academia, sports, government, NGOs, and business to join us on this journey as members of the GO Advisory Council. 

Current Members of the GO Advisory Council