Webinar: Gender Equity in and through Sports and Physical Activity (SAPA)

Building on the series of ISCA-SSA online events in 2024 and 2025, this webinar marks the continuation of interactions between stakeholders in India and Europe, building on a unique platform for experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to share insights, discuss the significant role of sport in promoting inclusive safe spaces, and SAPA’s role in moving towards gender equality.

The event will focus on the barriers to participation in SAPA faced by women and girls, and the factors contributing to drop-offs in engagement throughout their lives. It will highlight how organizations across diverse cultural and regional contexts are addressing challenges such as safety concerns, cultural norms, and limited access to empowering environments. 

The event will also showcase best practices and innovative strategies for safe spaces, inclusive placemaking, and meaningful community engagement through SAPA. Presentations and discussions will cover a wide spectrum of approaches, including foundational initiatives, policy-level interventions, gender-sensitive programme design, and the use of participatory methods to co-create inclusive spaces. Special attention will be given to youth engagement, the role of female leadership in and through SAPA, and the integration of SAPA into broader social development agendas.