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
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
FAI's description
FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, is the world governing body for air sports and for certifying world aviation and space records. FAI was founded in 1905 and is a non-governmental and non-profit-making organisation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
FAI is committed to advancing gender equality in air sports by fostering inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities, and supporting initiatives that empower women and underrepresented groups, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5.
FAI activities include Aerobatics, Aeromodelling, Airships, Amateur-Built and Experimental Aircraft, Balloons, Drones, Gliding, Hang Gliding, Helicopters, Manpowered Flying, Microlights, Paragliding, Paramotors, Power Flying, Skydiving and all other Aeronautic activities and Space records.
World Baseball Softball Confederation
WBSC's description
Headquartered in Pully, Switzerland – adjacent to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital –The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is the international governing body for the sport of Baseball/Softball including all the related disciplines, with 190 National Federations and over 65 million athletes, attracting approximately 150 million fans to stadiums worldwide annually. The WBSC has been a signatory of the IWG Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration since 2017 and ensures gender balance in leadership through its Statutes and its 2022-2028 Strategic Plan. The WBSC’s Women’s Baseball Development and Diversity & Inclusivity Commissions advocate for gender equality, while Baseball5, as a fully mixed-gender discipline, breaks barriers. Through education, advocacy, and policy, the WBSC commits to fostering a more inclusive future for all in Baseball/Softball.
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We invite academic institutions, sport associations, governmental agencies, NGOs, and corporate entities around the world to join the Advisory Council and to contribute to enriching the strategy, advising on key initiatives and developing GO activities around the world.