In the spirit of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, UNESCO’s Call to Action for gender equality in football emphasizes the need to close persistent gender gaps. Despite its global popularity, women remain underrepresented, with 95% of coaches and 91% of referees being men. The lack of media coverage and financial investment for women’s football perpetuates these gaps.
UNESCO’s “Football: Score a Goal for Women” event brought stakeholders together to propose solutions, such as equal pay, media representation, and mentorship programs. Success stories like Lewes FC, which equalized investments for both men’s and women’s teams, show the benefits of gender parity.
For more information, visit UNESCO’s article here: Towards Victory for Gender Equality
