Sexism and misogyny in sports remain prevalent, with women still facing barriers in access, coaching, and even spectating. From gym harassment to discrimination on the field, Our Streets Now’s campaign strives to make sports a safe space for all, emphasizing that women’s sports are here to stay.

GB Paralympic Champion Charlotte Henshaw MBE joins Our Streets Now as the first ambassador of their new sports campaign. Driven to make sports safer and more inclusive, Charlotte is passionate about ensuring women can exercise free from harassment or intimidation.

The Olympics women’s boxing “controversy” downplays women’s strength - and the impact of domestic violence

The manufactured “controversy” around the Olympic women’s boxing dominated news cycles for days on end, and is still, despite repeated debunking, rumbling on. Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, who have both competed in women’s boxing for years without issue, had their gender questioned following their controversial disqualification from an earlier boxing event by the discredited IBA.

Paris 2024 features a historic 50-50 split in male and female athletes. Yet, true gender equality remains distant. Women face underpayment, a ban on hijabs, and persistent sexism. Despite progress, such as more female Olympic coaches, the sports world still grapples with significant gender-based barriers.

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