International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to forge gender parity.
At Canadian Women & Sport, we are committed to advancing gender equity in sport. This International Women’s Day, we’re excited to bring together leaders in sport to discuss the challenges and triumphs of women and girls in sport, and the critical work still needed to create an inclusive and equitable sport landscape for all.
Join Us for Our International Women’s Day Virtual Gathering
To mark IWD, we’re hosting a special event in collaboration with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. This virtual gathering will celebrate the achievements of women in sport, explore the findings from our latest Rally Report, and discuss the real-life experiences of women and girls currently involved in sport.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Special Guests:
- Marissa Papaconstantinou, Paralympic & World Medalist Sprinter
- Bethan Wallace, Play to Lead Alumni – Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
- Asia Hogan-Rochester, Olympic Medalist – Canada Senior Women’s Rugby 7s
Other Ways to Get Involved and Take Action
As we celebrate women’s accomplishments in sport, we also encourage you to take action to champion gender equity. Here are a few resources to help:
- Book a Retaining Girls in Sport Workshop – Designed for coaches, recreation leaders, teachers, and sport administrators, this workshop helps participants explore how to design programs that meet the psycho-social needs of girls to increase their participation and retention in sport and physical activity.
- Access Body Confident Sport Resources – Aimed to empower sport leaders with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to build body confident athletes through an easy-to-use program curriculum and guides.
- Download She Belongs: Building Social Connection for Lasting Participation in Sport – Discover practical recommendations for coaches to foster a sense of belonging and engage girls in sport. By creating positive, supportive environments, we can enhance girls’ performance and retention in sport.
- Access our Gender Equity LENS E-Learning – Learn how to create sport environments that support women and girls to participate and lead in sport over the long term through this short and cost-effective resource.
- Download Rally Report 2024 – Dive deep into the challenges women and girls face in sport and explore strategies for creating a more inclusive environment. Help us spread the word about the importance of keeping more girls in sport. Amplify the Rally Report on social media.
For more updates on our work, upcoming events, and ways to engage, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. We’ll keep you informed on how you can be part of creating a more equitable and inclusive future for women and girls in sport.
Together, we can continue to push for progress, challenge the status quo, and empower the next generation of women in sport.