The Global Observatory (GO) Advisory Council
The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport (GO) 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.
Governance and Structure
It is not a decision-making body within the governance of the Global Observatory. It is a body that facilitates recognition and association of the member stakeholders to the Global Observatory.
Composition
The Council will consist of representatives from:
- Academic institutions
- Sport organizations
- Women and sport NGOs
- Sport for development organisations
- International NGOs
- Governmental bodies (e.g., ministries of sport, health etc)
- Corporate entities
Leadership
The Council is chaired by the president of the Global Observatory.
Term
Membership is valid for two years and is renewable, based on active participation.
Role within GO
The Advisory Council will:
- Shape Strategic Priorities: Advise on key initiatives aligned with GO’s mission through their participation in the GO events, groups, and bilateral engagement.
- Facilitate Collaborations: Encourage partnerships among sectors represented on the board.
- Consult on Services: Provide input on services GO should offer to better support members.
- Review Major Initiatives: Assess and guide the direction of GO’s research and advocacy efforts.
- Serve as Ambassadors: Promote GO’s mission and engage with their networks to foster gender equality in sports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend Biannual Meetings: Members are expected to participate in two meetings annually (one virtual meeting in Spring and one in-person meeting in Autumn).
- Expertise: Contribute sector-specific knowledge to help shape GO’s initiatives.
- Support Collaboration: Actively facilitate partnerships between members and sectors.
- Consult on Services: Provide insights on potential offerings GO should prioritize.
Membership Process
- To join the Advisory Council, institutions complete a membership application form submitted/available below.
- The Board of the GO approves membership applications and admission of new members.
- Members pay a fee and/or in-kind contribution per year according to the applicable terms and conditions.