Message from the Co-Chairs of the International Working Group on Women and Sport

The following pages illustrate many of the outstanding activities, which have taken place to advance the status of women in sport around the world between 1998 and 2002.

The environment for women's participation in sport has changed considerably, yet in many parts of the world initiatives for women still take place outside of the mainstream of sport. Leaders require courage, dedication and tremendous energy to initiate change, and advocacy documents such as the Brighton Declaration and the Windhoek Call for Action continue to support coordinated action. We would like to recognize and give thanks to the many people whose programs, policies and actions are reflected in this document and whose efforts have served to improve the quality of life of women around the world.

We also thank Deena Scoretz and Anita White who have compiled this report and the Government of Canada (Sport Canada) for its generous support in the production.