{"id":146124,"date":"2023-11-28T03:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T02:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=146124"},"modified":"2023-11-27T09:40:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T08:40:07","slug":"women-in-sports-council-approves-conclusions-to-combat-gender-based-discrimination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/women-in-sports-council-approves-conclusions-to-combat-gender-based-discrimination\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in sports: Council approves conclusions to combat gender-based discrimination"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 24th November last, the Council approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sport. The conclusions emphasise the importance of access to a safe, inclusive and equal playing field<\/strong>, free from any form of inequality, discrimination or violence.\"mujer<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite the progress made so far, women still participate much less in sport and physical activity than men, largely due to sociocultural barriers. However, 8 in 10 Europeans believe that female role models in sports would\u00a0inspire more women and girls<\/strong>\u00a0to follow their example.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, the Council invites member states to ensure equal access to and full participation in sports for everyone, no matter their gender, with a focus on\u00a0equal pay for equal work in professional sports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Girls across the European Union, from the Azores to Lapland, should be able to dream of becoming world champions who are safe and respected. We must support them on that path by promoting equal opportunities and by ensuring a sports environment free from violence and harassment. – Victor Francos D\u00edaz, Spanish State Secretary for Sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The European Union extends the duration of the Action Plan on Gender Equality in external action
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The Council calls on member states to act in order to:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n