With Gratitude – December 2020 Newsletter

It seems impossible that the end of 2020 is in less than two weeks.  

This December, we are grateful for everyone who has shown up for women and girls in sport despite overwhelming upheaval. This year has been devastating in so many ways, and we want to wish all our supporters, partners, and your families meaningful moments of rest and joy as we enter a new chapter. Thank you for supporting us and for being agents of change, and well see you in 2021 to continue the fight for gender equity.

Stay tuned for an exciting update coming in January about what well be working on in 2021 the organizations 40th anniversary year.

Forward Together    

If youre a sport organization struggling to create change, youre not alone! Join us for a conversation with sport leaders who have taken part in our Gender Equity Playbook program as they share key factors that have helped them create change in their organization

We Oppose the World Rugby Ban on Trans Women 

Read our letter to World Rugby, written in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, to learn why were opposed to new guidelines that ban trans women from participating. We need cisgender allies to stand up and oppose the ban  learn what you can do to help

Were Calling on WADA to Revise the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code

We believe that the World Anti-Doping Code and doping control testing should not be used to facilitate gender policing, which is a violation of an athletes right to non-discriminatory treatment. Read our statement here, and read this article from Human Rights Watch about why sex testing must end.

Join our Board of Directors

Are you a passionate champion for equity and inclusion, and want to work towards a more equitable sport system for everyone? Were looking for dynamic and skilled leaders to join our Board of Directors. Submit your interest by February 1

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