UK Launches Equal Sport Project for Women's Equality
UKPulse Sport Desk
The FA, Team GB and England Netball are among major organisations backing the initiative to improve equality in women's sport.
- Fewer than 1% of women working in sport believe gender equality has been achieved across the industry.
- The Equal Sport Project aims to make the UK a world leader in women and girls' sport by improving leadership, investment, and action.
The English Football Association, Team GB and England Netball are among major organisations backing the Equal Sport Project - a new initiative aimed at improving equality and making the UK world leaders for women and girls' sport.
Recent research by Sporting Insights found that fewer than 1% of women working in sport believe gender equality has been achieved across the industry, while more than half believe they are paid less than men for carrying out the same role.
Why this matters: The initiative aims to improve equality and make the UK a world leader in women and girls' sport.
What this means for you: If you're involved in women's sport, this initiative may affect your opportunities for leadership and investment.