{"id":7718,"date":"2025-04-03T01:05:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwgwomenandsport.org\/?p=7718"},"modified":"2025-04-03T01:11:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:11:21","slug":"iwg-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-tafisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/iwg-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-tafisa\/","title":{"rendered":"IWG Signs Memorandum of Understanding With TAFISA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IWG Women and Sport and <a href=\"http:\/\/tafisa.org\/\">TAFISA<\/a> (The Association for International Sport for All) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their commitment to closer collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU follows a productive meeting held at TAFISA\u2019s headquarters in Frankfurt last year, where a robust discussion around re-starting the collaboration between the two organisations was held. The agreement will see a stronger alliance between IWG and TAFISA, helping to create a stronger voice for women and girls in sport.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7725 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-scaled.jpg 1441w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-28x50.jpg 28w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-17x30.jpg 17w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-56x100.jpg 56w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-113x200.jpg 113w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-62x110.jpg 62w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-sign-TAFISxIWG3-47x83.jpg 47w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>IWG Secretary General, Lisa O\u2019Keefe said: \u201cI\u2019m pleased we have been able to progress our relationship with TAFISA by signing this MoU with them, and we look forward to more regular contact, promoting each other\u2019s activities and supporting each other on projects which are mutually beneficial to our organisation\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n<h4>\u201cTAFISA is a leading international body in the Sport For All movement and to have their support is invaluable. I can\u2019t wait to continue building our relationship and collaborating in areas that will really make a difference.\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>TAFISA Secretary General\u00a0Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Laurent said:<\/p>\n<h4>\u201cGender equity is not a stand-alone issue \u2014 it is integral to the mission of Sport for All. This MoU reflects our commitment to working together with IWG to create a safer, more inclusive, and equitable sporting world. By combining our strengths, we aim to uplift the presence, leadership, and participation of women and girls in sport \u2014 helping them break down barriers and engage fully, safely, and confidently in Sport for All and physical activity.\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>The signing itself took place during TAFISA\u2019s \u2018European Sport For All Forum\u2019 which happened from 26-27 March at the Landessportbund Hessen in Frankfurt, Germany.<\/p>\n<p>The Forum brought together over 125 key stakeholders from 30 international, regional and national organizations to promote collaboration and innovation in the world of Sport for All.<\/p>\n<p>Representing IWG, Abby Burton, Head of Strategic Communications, delivered the impulse presentation to open the first plenary session on the subject of \u2018Beyond the Game: Coaching Girls to Break Barriers and Stereotypes in Sport for All.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7723 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-67x50.jpg 67w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-30x23.jpg 30w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-147x110.jpg 147w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-111x83.jpg 111w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.56.53_b05b06cb-1-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abby described the global landscape of gender equality in sport for all, highlighting the key challenges as that are consistently reported by the IWG network of networks. From there, she addressed why safe and inclusive coaching is essential for breaking gender stereotypes and fostering the long-term participation of girls in sports, highlighting TAFISA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/positivesafecoaching.com\/\">\u2018Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway\u2019<\/a> is an example of a brilliant initiative in this area. Abby finished her impulse presentation with a call to action for the delegates to connect into the IWG network and to share their case studies and best practices, with a request to save the date for the <a href=\"https:\/\/iwgwomenandsport.org\/save-the-date-iwg-global-summit-9-11-july-2026\/\">IWG Global Summit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7721 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-89x50.jpg 89w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-196x110.jpg 196w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-255x143.jpg 255w, https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-31-at-15.55.46_cbfdda24-148x83.jpg 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/>The Forum also covered the topics of: \u2018Health Comes First: The New Role of Sports Clubs\u2019; \u2018Empowering Inclusive Communities through Sport for All: Capacity-Building for Impactful Change\u2019 and \u2018Youth Engagement &amp; Participation in Sport for All\u2019 as well as engaging workshop and networking sessions.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IWG Women and Sport and TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their commitment to\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/iwg-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-tafisa\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":7728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7718"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7727,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7718\/revisions\/7727"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}