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Gender equality sadly is still a very present issue in many industries, no exception for sports. In professional sports, as well as in sports for leisure, training and sports management, women are still underrepresented and there is a major wage gap. As FERW we encourage countries, federations and clubs that apply gender quota, standardise gendermainstreaming and take proactive measures, such as public debates, mentorship and role modeling.

Why Gender Segregation Makes Saudi Arabia Unfit to Host FIFA World Cup 2034

Why Gender Segregation Makes Saudi Arabia Unfit to Host FIFA World Cup 2034

The FIFA World Cup is a celebration that is much more than a sporting event; it consolidates people together, preaching inclusivity, unity, and diversity....

Real Madrid allowing Saudi Arabia to sponsor their women’s team is totally nonsensical –...

Real Madrid’s controversial sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia is also expected to involve the women’s side. According to The Times, leaked documents suggest the club...

It’s Still an Uphill Climb for Women’s Football in the MENA Region, by Lyn...

There is nothing that can rouse more emotions in sports than a Cinderella story. That is the reason why as fans we love to...
Why Gender Segregation Makes Saudi Arabia an Unsuitable Host for FIFA World Cup 2034

Why Gender Segregation Makes Saudi Arabia an Unsuitable Host for FIFA World Cup 2034

The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest events in the world, attracting thousands and thousands of spectators from all walks of life....

Abuse and exploitation is rife in women’s football – it’s time to act

(Independent) - The global culture of football is at a crossroads. The Women's World Cup in France has shown us so much that is good and inspiring about the...

FERW calls on FIFA to fight for women’s rights in football

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes that FIFA should take stronger action to protect women's rights in football. Recently, there has been a...

10 Lessons from the World Cup

Now that the World Cup is over, we can take a step back and review the event in the round. Here are ten lessons we...

FIFA takes positive steps in women’s game strategy

(DailyMail) - When FIFA released its global strategy for women's soccer last year, it was met with some scepticism. But the sport's governing body is...

FERW calls on FIFA to fight against sexual abuse of Afghan women’s team

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) strongly believes that FIFA should take stronger action against Afghanistan's football officials over sexual assault on members of...

Armband shows why politics should be kept off the pitch

The armband controversy has now become a PR disaster for those pursuing it, as the clear breach of rules that this entails has been...

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