{"id":7760,"date":"2025-05-17T03:21:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwgwomenandsport.org\/?p=7760"},"modified":"2025-05-17T03:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:21:30","slug":"empowerher-montenegros-olympic-committee-and-global-partners-redefine-female-athlete-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/empowerher-montenegros-olympic-committee-and-global-partners-redefine-female-athlete-health\/","title":{"rendered":"EmpowerHER: Montenegro\u2019s Olympic Committee and global partners redefine female athlete health"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a dedicated signatory of the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, the Montenegrin Olympic Committee<\/a> (MOC) is setting a new benchmark in gender equity through its transformative initiative,\u00a0EmpowerHER \u2013 Protecting Female Athletes\u2019 Health<\/i>. In a region where women\u2019s health in sport is often underrepresented, MOC is leading with innovation, courage, and collaboration.<\/p>\n

A pioneering partnership for change<\/b><\/p>\n

EmpowerHER was launched with the strategic support of\u00a0Olympic Solidarity<\/b>\u00a0and in partnership with two of the world\u2019s foremost institutions in sports medicine and athlete health \u2014\u00a0Harvard Medical School<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Boston Children\u2019s Hospital<\/b>. These partnerships brought cutting-edge expertise to Montenegro, ensuring the initiative was grounded in world-class research and best practice.<\/p>\n

Together, they tackled head-on the unique health and performance needs of female athletes – needs that are too often neglected in male-dominated sport systems. The project delivered a series of expert-led workshops, created Montenegro\u2019s first female athlete health protocol, introduced specialised screening tools, and built a multidisciplinary medical team dedicated to supporting women and girls in sport.<\/p>\n

Breaking new ground, sparking national conversation<\/b><\/p>\n

At the heart of EmpowerHER is education and empowerment. The initiative equips athletes, coaches, medical teams, and sport federations with evidence-based knowledge on vital issues such as menstrual health, RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), mental health, and injury prevention.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are extremely important topics, because women make up 50 percent of the population, yet historically there has been a huge gap in the scientific fields and research within sports medicine dedicated to female athletes,\u201d<\/h3>\n

said\u00a0<\/span>Meghan Keating, PA-C<\/b>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>Boston Children\u2019s Hospital<\/b>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cOnly six percent of sports medicine publications have focused exclusively on women. That is a shocking number, and we are working to change it. Montenegro is leading the way on that path.\u201d<\/h3>\n

A ripple effect of impact<\/b><\/p>\n

Beyond technical training, EmpowerHER is creating cultural change. It has sparked national conversations around gender-specific care and encouraged athletes to speak openly about their health – a groundbreaking shift in Montenegro\u2019s sporting environment. The ripple effects are already evident: stronger regional cooperation, inspired federations, and new visibility for female athletes\u2019 needs across all levels of sport.<\/p>\n

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An Inspirational Model<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

EmpowerHER is more than a programme – it\u2019s a model for transformation. Through its strategic international partnerships, holistic approach, and robust commitment to gender equity, the Montenegrin Olympic Committee is proving what\u2019s possible when bold leadership meets global collaboration.<\/p>\n

Inspired?<\/b><\/p>\n

What could your organisation do to better support the health and wellbeing of female athletes?
\nAre you investing in the right partnerships to drive real change?
\nHow are you contributing to a more equitable sporting world?<\/p>\n

Join the global IWG movement. Learn more about what it means to become an IWG Signatory and how your organisation can commit to the principles of the\u00a0Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration<\/b>:\u00a0iwgwomenandsport.org\/signatories<\/a><\/p>\n

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