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March 22, 2023
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Fighting back against climate change, communities in Mali and Senegal rally around Olympic Forest

To mark the International Day of Forests, we visit the Olympic Forest project in Senegal. Members of the local communities, who have been hit […]

Climate ActionLife on Land
March 15, 2023
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IBU officially launches SIEPPUR, the sustainable snow management project

The IBU-led consortium is proud to officially launch the SIEPPUR sustainable snow management project. As climate change continues to impact access to snow around […]

Climate ActionSustainable Cities and Communities
March 10, 2023
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Focus on sustainability and legacy at World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

The 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) are set to take place in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria, in early June – with sustainability and legacy being […]

Climate ActionLife on LandResponsible Consumption
March 9, 2023
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World Archery opens nominations for gender equity awards

World Archery has opened nominations for its relaunched gender equity awards to mark International Women’s Day in 2023. First awarded in 2009 as the Women’s Award, […]

Gender Equality
March 8, 2023
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Women of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca highlight sailing as a sport offering equal opportunities

On International Women’s Day, when some women point to the a lack of equality in many areas of life, many participants in the Trofeo […]

Gender Equality
March 8, 2023
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ICF announces symposium to raise voice of women

The International Canoe Federation will take the next step to increase the number of women involved at every level of canoe sports with a […]

Source: International Canoe Federation (ICF)
Gender Equality
March 8, 2023
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World Athletics to take significant steps towards gender equity in 2023

World Athletics Council set to have 40% female representation including at least one female Vice President in 2023. Target of 40% female participants taking […]

Gender Equality
March 8, 2023
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IOC President hails NOCs’ progress at Panam Sports Women in Sport Conference

During his address, President Bach also highlighted the efforts made by the IOC in recent years to close the gender gap on and off […]

Gender Equality
March 8, 2023
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IOC Young Leaders: Aneta Grabmüller Soldati fighting against harassment in sport

This year, International Women’s Day will have special significance for IOC Young Leader Aneta Grabmüller Soldati. Inspired by her own experiences, the triathlete is […]

Gender Equality
March 8, 2023
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Sima Bahous: “Sport’s full potential as a driver for gender equality has yet to be fulfilled”

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2023, Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, explains why sport is critical in moving towards Goal […]

Gender Equality