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.

With conviction rates for sexual violence described as ‘a lottery’ by the Victims Commissioner, survivors being subjected to ‘digital strip searches’ as part of investigations, and a disturbing number of police officers being convicted of sexual assault and domestic violence, it’s not surprising that many survivors do not trust the current system when it comes to addressing and ending gender-based violence.

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