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13 March 2013 - News

Eliminating and preventing violence against women and girls through sport
“Violence against women and girls is endemic to nearly all societies, and it takes many forms, both physical and psychological”, said DeFrantz. She added: “Violence is at the extreme end of a continuu...
05 December 2012 - News

IOC President honours HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of United Arab Emirates Nation
IOC President Dr Jacques Rogge said that the Trophy was awarded to Her Highness for outstanding merit in the development of sport, notably her dedication to the advancement of women in sport. Her High...
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06 October 2011 - News

The 5th World Conference on Women and Sport – Don’t miss out on registering to attend
The IOC’s commitment to gender equality extends well beyond its efforts to increase women’s participation in the Olympic Games. It also recognises that it is a critical component of effective sports a...
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19 July 2011 - News

Registration opens for the 5th World Conference on Women and Sport
The IOC has kicked off the registration process for next year’s IOC World Conference on Women and Sport, which will take place from 16 to 18 February 2012 in Los Angeles, USA. Under the theme “Togethe...
24 June 2011 - News

Sports icon Tegla Loroupe wins IOC Women and Sport World Trophy
The Olympic Day celebration in Lausanne included the presentation of the IOC’s 2011 Women and Sport Awards, with Tegla Loroupe from Kenya winning the world trophy. The world-class athlete, former ma...
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23 June 2011 - Press releases

Women Shine on Olympic Day 2011
For the second consecutive year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted the Women and Sport Awards ceremony on the occasion of Olympic Day. One world trophy and five continental trophies wer...
06 April 2011 - Press releases

Lindsey Vonn unveiled as first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassador
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is pleased to announce that American Alpine skier and Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn has agreed to take a leading role in mentoring athletes at the 2012 Winter...
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08 March 2011 - News

Warming up for the 2012 IOC World Conference on Women and Sport
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the theme of next year’s IOC World Conference on Women and Sport, which is “Together Stronger: The Fut...
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26 August 2010 - News

Girl Power at the YOG!
With roughly 46 per cent of the 3,600 athletes who participated in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games being female, Singapore 2010 is expected to see record participation by girls and women in an Olymp...
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29 June 2010 - News

Gender equality in and through sport discussed at UN meetings
The role of sport in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through innovative partnerships was discussed today between senior representatives of the Olympic Movement, the Un...