The Government of Zambia, UN Zambia, and the Racheal Kundananji Legacy Foundation are co-hosting the side event: Gender Based Violence in Women’s Sport during the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) session in New York. The event will focus on addressing violence against women and girls in sport by reflecting on lessons, highlighting resources, and calling for action on research, policy, and practice. Featuring key note addresses, a panel discussion, and engagement with professional athlete Racheal Kundananji.
Speakers at the event include representatives from the Zambian Government, UN, CEDAW, Global Observatory, Sports Equity Lab at Standford, Serengeti Care and Rachael Kundananji.
Event Date: 18 March 2025
Time: 15:00 (New York Time)
Venue: Open Society Foundation (OSF)
Lower Level ABC at the following address: 224 west 57th Street, New York, NY10019.
The programme of the event is available here. Attendance is free and open to delegates beyond those accredited to the main sessions in the UN building. Confirm your attendance by completing this registration form.
CSW69 marks the 30 year milestone since the adoption of the Beijing Platform of Action in 1995 that has had a significance role in mobilising for accelerated commitment and action for women`s rights and development including rights to and through sport.
Related Resources:
Call to Action Towards a Safer Playing Field Tackling Violence Against Girls and Women in Sport
Policy Brief on Online Gender Based Violence against Girls and Women in Sport