Policy Brief Series

Gender and Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport (PEPAS) Policy Brief Series

The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport publishes policy briefs on various topics related to gender and inequalities in the context of physical education, physical activity, and sport. The Policy Brief Series aims to provide concise research analysis and research-based recommendations to policy actors across government and sport governance bodies. Each Policy Brief is reviewed by at least two expert reviewers who are external to the Global Observatory and edited by the Global Observatory.  

Policy Briefs 2024 – 2026

The policy briefs planned for the period 2024 – 2026 will focus on topics within the thematic of gender-based violence and violence against women and girls in PEPAS. Please see the Global Research Agenda for broad themes and topics of focus. 

Gender-Based Violence and Violence against Women and Girls and PEPAS

Policy Brief 1(1):

Online Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls in Sport

Abstract: Online gender-based violence (GBV) can include sexually explicit language, unpleasant remarks or social criticism connected to gender, gendered-microaggressions, sexual allusions, exaggerated rape and murder threats, and stalking. Violent interactions may be text or image-based and can target individuals directly and/or those closest to them.

Online GBV in sport curtails the rights of women and girls, impacts on their liberty, and poses a significant threat to their health, safety and wellbeing. The aim of this policy briefing is to share research perspectives on online gender-based violence against women and girls in sport and to make recommendations for global sporting organizations, online platforms, and governments who have a moral obligation to foster safer online communities.

Authors: Emma J. Kavanagh¹, Chelsea Litchfield², Jaquelyn Osborne², Keith D. Parry¹
¹Department of Sport and Event Management, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK
²School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia

Citation: Kavanagh, E.J., Litchfield, C., Osborne, J., and Parry, K.D. (2024). Online Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls In Sport. Gender and PEPAS Policy Brief Series. 1(1) Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport: Lausanne

Publication date: 15.07.2024

Publisher: Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport
ISBN/ISSN:  ISSN 3042-4852