IWG Women & Sport

The International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport is the world’s largest network dedicated to empowering women and girls and advancing sport. It is governed by the IWG Global Executive and the Secretariat is based in the United Kingdom Established in 1994, the IWG developed and remains guardian of the Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, which now has 550+ signatories - organisations committed to its principles. The IWG advocates year-round, encouraging global leaders to make positive change. Every four years, it stages the IWG World Conference, the world’s largest gathering of experts on gender equity in sport and physical activity. The current IWG Secretariat & Conference 2022 - 2026 is held by the UK. The 9th IWG World Conference will take place in Birmingham, England, in early July 2026. The IWG is a not-for-profit with funding from a mix of Grants & Trusts, Donations, Fundraising & Gifts and Commercial Partnerships. You can help too! Visit our website to find out more.