{"id":7892,"date":"2025-09-05T21:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwgwomenandsport.org\/?p=7892"},"modified":"2025-09-05T21:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:11:47","slug":"iwg-teams-up-with-avwfc-ahead-of-iwg-global-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.iwgwomenandsport.org\/ar\/iwg-teams-up-with-avwfc-ahead-of-iwg-global-summit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IWG Teams Up with AVWFC Ahead of IWG Global Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport is delighted to be teaming up with Aston Villa Women Football Club (AVWFC), with the IWG Global Summit 2026 logo displayed on the team\u2019s match shirts during the opening month of the 2025\/26 season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The collaboration coincides with the ticket launch for the Summit on 9 September – with the Summit itself taking place in Birmingham from 9 \u2013 11 July 2026 – while also demonstrating AVWFC\u2019s commitment to supporting and contributing to the global women\u2019s sport community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in Brighton in 1994, the IWG is the world\u2019s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity and equality in sport, physical education and physical activity. Every four years, IWG convenes a global summit, and the 2026 edition in Birmingham is set to be the foremost gathering of its kind, attracting 1,200 senior leaders, decision-makers and stakeholders from across the globe to exchange best practices, share ground-breaking research and shape the future of gender equity in sport.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maggie Murphy, Managing Director of AVWFC, said: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAston Villa Women is proud to support the IWG Global Summit on Women and Sport, the world\u2019s largest gathering of leaders in women\u2019s sport.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership is a powerful statement of our shared commitment to continue to create better sporting opportunities for women and girls worldwide, and at every level.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are especially proud that our home city of Birmingham will be the stage for this landmark event, showcasing the city\u2019s leadership and passion for championing women\u2019s sport.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lisa O\u2019Keefe MBE, Secretary General of IWG, said: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are absolutely delighted to have the support of Aston Villa Women for the IWG Global Summit 2026, and I would like to extend my thanks to the team for the fantastic opportunity of having the logo displayed on the kit.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really fitting that Aston Villa Women\u2019s first game of the season is against Brighton & Hove Albion Women, with Brighton being the home of the first ever IWG Global Summit over 30 years ago. I\u2019m really looking forward to the game and to the start of the Women\u2019s Super League season.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s clear that like us, Aston Villa Women has a real passion for creating and promoting opportunities for women and girls. I\u2019m really looking forward to developing our relationship and supporting each other as we build towards the Summit next year.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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