social cohesion & integration
nurturing the community
Cities are more than just individuals who happen to live next to one another or a politically defined set of boundaries on a map. Cities are about social interaction, with an emphasis on integration, and social cohesion. Cities aim to offer a level playing field for everyone and provide access to sports activities and facilities for all. Doing so generates inclusion, combats discrimination of all types and fosters sustainable communities.
Role models, champions and sport: Meaning and social impact
“Society needs its Champions as heroes and as role models – athletes yes, but also coaches and officials.”
Role models: Giving back to the community
“The ability to giving back to the community is one of the constitutive criteria of the definition of what a role model is or should be.”
Three questions for St. Louis Cardinals
“The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to supporting the community during this unprecedented time.”
Focus on Siya Kolisi, a South African professional rugby union player
“I’m more inspired by the kids and teachers from my old Primary School than words can say!”
I’mPOSSIBLE: A changing force from Impossible to Possible
Promoted by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the I’mPOSSIBLE programme challenges and changes the way young people perceive people with a disability.
“Comme Les Autres”: Deconstructing prejudices and encouraging resilience
Comme les Autres contributes to breaking the frontier between abled and disabled and change the way both worlds look at each other and interact with each other.
Four tips to foster women’s sport participation in your city
Having a plan to implement gender equality is the key to success. Get ready to set up objectivces, monitor your progress, create a new culture, explore opportunity and promote women in sport.
Interview with Nasima Razmyar, Deputy Mayor, City of Helsinki
‘‘Our main goal is to anchor the principles of gender equality throughout the entire city.’’
Interview with Ani Chroni, President, WomenSport International
“Empowering women in and through sport, is about empowering women in and for life.” – How to increase opportunities and positive change for women and girls at all levels of involvement of sport and physical activity?
Interview with Game Mothibi, Secretary General, IWG
We envision a sustainable sporting culture based on gender equality that enables and values the full involvement of girls and women in every aspect of sport and physical activity
Geneva, Switzerland: A study on the factors influencing women’s sports practices
“70% of the resources allocated to subsidised sporting activities are used by men.”
Kansas City, USA: Igniting the lives of girls and women through sports
Kansas City has been a pioneer in engaging women in sport. Through WIN for KC; their flagship programme for women, Kansas City has changed the life of life of many girls and women in the community.
Sport England: Removing barriers to get more women more active
Sport England conducted a research study which includes a collation of all the best thinking from its research projects and learning from other partner organisations.
Jamaican Boxing Federation: When women rise, communities rise with them
“Boxing is building protective factors in young women’s lives, and linking them with opportunities to progress in sports and education.”
Interview with Honey Thaljieh, Corporate Communications Officer, FIFA
Honey Thaljieh is Corporate Communications Manager at FIFA and has been the first ever captain of Palestine’s Women’s National Team.
Three interesting takeaways on how sport can unite communities
Sport can produce different forms and levels of belonging. However, it can also create new social boundaries and therefore exclude minority ethnic groups, as shown in this academic paper.
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