From 7 to 9 December 2025, Dakar will host the International Conference on Women and Sport in Africa (CIFSA), organised by The Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sport of French-speaking Countries (CONFEJES).

The event will gather political and institutional leaders, elite athletes, experts, and advocates to address the barriers that limit women’s leadership in sport and to drive structural change. 

York University`s inaugural symposium that unites advocates, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to fostering a just and sustainable future through mobility and sport takes place on October 15th to 17th, 2025, in Toronto. Together, we will explore innovative solutions and share inspiring stories that promote mobility justice, gender equity, climate justice, and sustainable development. Registration and Submissions open.

The African Women in Sports Summit 2025 will take place in Kampala, Uganda on 26 – 28 November 2025, bringing together leaders and change makers to advance gender equality in sport across the continent. This year’s theme focuses on gender equality and gender based violence in sport.

The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport in collaboration with the Global Sport Policy Tracker have published a Dataset on Sport and Gender-Based Violence Policy and Legislation. The data is drawn from 12 countries and encompasses: Types of GBV related criminal offences; Age of minority and consent; Duty to report child abuse; Mandatory screening for sport workers;  GBV and Sport Laws and Policies; and Treaties and Reservations. This is part of the GO`s initiative to monitor policy and legislative action to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in sport as an indicator of gender equality. The dataset and codebook are accessible here. This dataset is a useful resource for governments, researchers, advocacy groups, and media practitioners and others. The second phase of the project will extend the dataset with entries covering more countries.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has released “Beyond the Story: Guidelines for Safe Media Reporting of Abuse Against Girls and Women in Sport”. Developed in collaboration with journalists, safeguarding specialists, and survivors, this resource provides practical and trauma-informed recommendations to support ethical reporting. The guidelines provide practical recommendations for interviewing survivors, using trauma-sensitive language, avoiding stereotypes, and protecting journalists’ well-being.

FIFA has released a unique supplementary edition of Sports Medicine dedicated to women’s football. The collection links cutting-edge research with applied strategies to optimise the health, well-being, and performance of female footballers. It builds on initiatives such as the Women’s National Team Physical Preparation Programme and the Female Health Project, ensuring that evidence is translated into practical guidance and embedded in education and capacity-building worldwide. Access the collection here. 

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The report “A world of sport free from racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance” provides information on measures taken by States, sports associations and federations and other stakeholders against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in and through sports. The High Commissioner presents recommendations on achieving a world of sport free from those scourges.

The Canadian Sport Policy helps identify Canadian sport priorities and guides how federal, provincial and territorial governments advance sport. It provides a shared framework for working together to ensure sport contributes positively to the lives of individuals, communities and the country.

UN Women has released a new guidance note on measuring gender-based violence (GBV) based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). The publication outlines key principles, data gaps, and ethical considerations for inclusive and rights-based data collection. A timely tool to strengthen evidence and inform policy responses for LGBTQI+ communities worldwide.