TOOLS FOR ADVOCATING CHANGE

7. Approval of the Brighton Declaration

Description of the Tool

Many individuals have requested the process for approving or endorsing the Brighton Declaration. Although there is no set process, this tool provides sample resolutions and a sample document that could be used in an approval process.  Usually letters or documents approving the Brighton Declaration are signed by President of an organisation and two witnesses, and then submitted to the International Working Group (IWG).

When to Use it?

  • When you want to raise the issue of gender among political leaders, decision makers in sport and society in general
  • When you want to get gender equity on the agenda by establishing a ‘sign on’ or approval process that can result in governments and non-government organisations (NGO) discussing and approving the Declaration through their decision-making process
  • When you are hosting at a high profile meeting or sports event
  • When you want to raise the profile of a meeting or sports event by adding a ceremony for the official signing.

Format

This tool contains two sample resolutions for approval by decision makers and a sample document used for an official signing ceremony.

Resources

The Brighton Declaration and the list of organisations and nations that have approved it to date are contained in the Women and Sport Progress Report. This information is also available on the IWG website.

NOTE: Please email or fax a copy of any approval of the Brighton Declaration for inclusion in the records of IWG and on its Website.

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Tool

Sample Motion 1 for Approval

In recognition of the important role that sport and physical activity can play in the lives of girls and women, and the importance of developing a sporting culture that enables and values the full involvement of females in every aspect of sport, the (name of Association, nation) endorse the Brighton Declaration.

                     Moved by                                              Seconded by

 Sample Motion 2 for Approval

                     That the (name of Association, nation) endorse the Brighton Declaration and prepare for implementation of its recommendations.

                     Moved by                                              Seconded by

 Sample Document for Signing Ceremony

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This document records the formal adoption of the Brighton Declaration by (name of Association, nation) at (location) on (date).

In recognition of the important role that sport and physical activity can play in the lives of girls and women, we support the aim of the Brighton Declaration to develop a sporting culture that enables and values the full involvement of females in every aspect of sport.

Signed

………………………………………….

President    

Witnessed by

………………………………………….

 

………………………………………….

 

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