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Women's and girls' participation and achievements in sports have a transformative impact that extends far beyond their personal lives or the playing field. Ensuring they can access and enjoy the benefits of sports free from all forms of violence and discrimination also contributes to eliminating inequalities and elevating the status of women and girls in society.
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The notions of safety and fairness are inextricable from the practice of sport. However, as observed by the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls in her latest report on violence against women and girls in sport (A/79/325), women and girls are increasingly being affected by the erosion of sex-separated sports categories and related spaces, resulting in the loss of fair opportunities to compete and heightened risks to their physical and psychological integrity.
Building on the findings and recommendations of the Special Rapporteur's report, this parallel event, consisting of a panel discussion and a Q&A segment, will explore these challenges in depth and identify pathways forward, focusing on human-rights based solutions while highlighting best practices at every level of sport.
Organizers: Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations, ADF International
Co-sponsors: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cameroon to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations