Open call for applications: 2015 Sport for Women's Empowerment seminar

The seminar will take place from 7 April to 11 April 2015.

You should apply for participation if you are:

• A women’s rights activist/advocate or professional from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region using sport to address issues related to women’s empowerment in general, with a focus on gender-based violence (GBV)
• A women’s rights activist from the MENA region open to using sport as a tool to address women’s empowerment, gender and GBV in the future
• A football coach, player or official from the MENA region who believes that football can be used as a tool to empower and develop the leadership of women as well as address women’s rights, with a focus on GBV
• At least 18 years old, female and speak/understand English

• Explore major issues and obstacles facing adolescent girls and women in the MENA region, with a focus on GBV
• Discuss access to sport for women and the growth of football opportunities in the region
• Share and reflect on tools and promising practices in addressing women’s empowerment and GBV using sport
• Develop a first draft of a shared regional strategy to address women’s empowerment, with a focus on GBV, through football

[This article has been edited by the Operating Team]