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New Zealand passes IWG baton to United Kingdom at Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham provided the ideal backdrop for the official handover ceremony for the Secretariat of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport.

Published 04 August 2022, Equality and Diversity

Rallying behind Pride Month 2022 with OutPlay Squash

To mark Pride Month 2022, the Sport and Recreation Alliance visited one of a growing number of LGBTQ+ inclusive sports clubs in the country.

Published 22 June 2022, Equality and Diversity

Lisa O’Keefe appointed Secretary General of the International Working Group on Women & Sport

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is pleased to announce that Lisa O’Keefe has been appointed as the incoming Secretary General of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport, the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity and equality in sport and physical activity.

Published 09 June 2022, Equality and Diversity

Alliance establishes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board Subcommittee

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has established an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Board Subcommittee to help drive inclusion, fair treatment and diversity across its work and the wider sector.

Published 07 June 2022, Equality and Diversity

Reception to celebrate the UK hosting the IWG held ahead of International Women’s Day

More than 80 guests gathered at Guildhall on Friday to celebrate the International Working Group on Women and Sport returning to the UK later this year.

Published 05 March 2022, Equality and Diversity

Alliance and APPG for Sport Chair join British Blind Sport to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities

Friday 3 December marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness of the experiences, challenges and opportunities those living with disabilities encounter.

Published 03 December 2021, Equality and Diversity

National Inclusion Week 2021: Why sport matters for all

Now in its 9^th year, National Inclusion Week is a time to celebrate and promote the importance of inclusion in workplaces, communities and society as a whole.

Published 28 September 2021, Equality and Diversity

Alliance and friends share their stories this Pride Month

Having an inclusive culture in your sport or activity may just be the difference between someone choosing an active life over one that isn’t.

Published 28 June 2021, Equality and Diversity

International Women’s Day: Alliance working to create a more equal space for women and girls in sport

As a loving mother to two young girls and a proud LGBTQ+ woman, Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright values the chance to be visible and raise awareness of inclusion for women and girls in sport.

Published 08 March 2021, Equality and Diversity

Horse racing continues to go to great lengths for the LGBT+ community

Everyone, regardless of their sexuality, should feel welcome in sport.

Published 15 February 2021, Equality and Diversity