Among other activities the EOC commission “Gender Equality In Sport” chaired by President of the NOC of Lithuania Daina Gudzineviciute, publishes an effective communication tool: the GES Newsletter.

The commission gathers a small group of very active women, among which Polish NOC President Andrzej Kraśnicki and former Finnish NOC Risto Nieminen ensure the representation of men. The commission, established in 2013, focuses on encouraging women to participate in the activities of sport organizations, while not deterring men.

“Joint activities, cooperation and representation of both genders always lead to more productive work and better results”, writes Gudzineviciute in the foreword to the Newsletter.

The current issue of the Gender Equality in Sport Newsletter reports on some European experiences in this field, in particular from Denmark and Poland, as well as the result of an enquiry on IOC Agenda 2020, with 13 European NOCs sharing information on how they follow its recommendations.

The Commission also offers recommendations concerning the EOC election procedure for better gender balance.

A “Save the Date” concludes the Newsletter with an invitation to gather in Vilnius, next October, for a forum providing a platform for leaders to discuss ideas on gender equality In sport, organised by the NOC of Lithuania and the IOC, with the support of the European Olympic Committees.

To read the Newsletter GES Commission Newsletter No2.