Gender Equality Force
About Gender Equality Force - GE Force
Gender Equality Force – GE Force was a European project focused on promoting gender equality in sport leadership and governance. The project responded to the lack of research and practical action regarding women’s participation in decision-making positions within sport organisations, despite the growing importance of good governance, diversity and inclusion in the European sport sector.
The project aimed to empower sport organisations to achieve a better gender balance in leadership roles by raising awareness, supporting future sport leaders and providing practical guidance for organisational change. Through research, an educational programme, an online consultancy system, a final conference and a handbook with implementation guidelines, GE FORCE supported sport organisations in adopting concrete measures to promote gender equality and more inclusive governance practices.
Main Objectives
- Conducted research on gender equality in sport leadership and governance;
- Raised awareness about the importance of gender balance in decision-making positions;
- Empowered future sport leaders to promote diversity and inclusion;
- Developed an educational programme for participants from different organisations;
- Created an online consultancy system to support sport organisations;
- Organised a final conference with relevant stakeholders;
- Produced a handbook with guidelines for implementing GE FORCE measures;
- Supported sport organisations in adopting practical actions for gender equality.
Funding programme: Erasmus + Sport – Collaborative Partnership
Reference: 2021-SCP-101050415
Period: 01/2022 to 12/2023Partners:
Coordinator – Makedonski Olimpiski Komitet Skopje – North Macedonia
Partner – Champions Factory Ireland United – Ireland
Partner – Stichting European Network for Innovation and Knowledge – Netherlands
Partner – Sport Evolution Alliance – Portugal
Partner – Comité Olímpico Cabo-verdiano – Cape Verde
Partner – Instytut Sportzu – Poland
Partner – Assist-Associazione National Atlete – ItalyTotal Budget of the Project: 400.000,00 €
Total Budget of SEA: 69.370,00 €