Beyond Sport Bulletin

FA, WSL & Champions Clubs Announce Historic Women's Health Mandate

The English Football Association (FA) and the Women’s Super League and Champion clubs announced precedent-setting measures to support and increase knowledge across all aspects of female athlete health. This mandate for league-wide training on women’s health is a first for a national governing body. The project is in collaboration with women's sport and physical activity experts, The Well HQ. Read More

Mexico's Professional Softball League a First

In January, a new professional women’s softball league launched in Mexico, believed to be the first in Latin America. The inaugural season, which concludes March 3, encompasses 120 women across six teams. Read More

FOOTBALL CLUBS LOOK TO RALLY VOTERS IN LONDON

In England, millions of voters are said to be missing from electoral registers. With the upcoming May 2024 mayoral and general elections in London, efforts are underway to boost voter participation with a focus on engaging football fans. Read More

Free to Run to Hold 'The Safe Marathon' on IWD

To draw attention to how difficult it is for women to run outside feeling completely free and safe, the NGO is holding “The Safe Marathon” starting on March 8, International Women’s Day. The 48-hour virtual event is open to all. Read More

La Nuestra Fútbol Feminista Empowers Girls To Take Up Space On And Off the Pitch

With International Women's Day and the UN Commission on the Status of Women happening soon, this month we are taking a focus on Beyond Sport grantees who are using sport to advocate for girls and women. Today, meet Argentina’s La Nuestra Fútbol Feminista football club.

For 17 years, it has been affirming the rights of Buenos Aires’ women, girls and LGBTQ+ individuals in the heart of the notorious Villa 31 barrio. We spoke with Luciana Martiarena about what makes her experience with the club so special for her and her teammates.

"It would have been difficult to go through situations in my life without a support group, a listening group, a family like them. I don't know if there are particular words that represent what La Nuestra means to me, but I'm sure they are associated with love, family, happiness and football." Read More

La Nuestra Fútbol Femenista has been a participant of our Breaking Limits Program with Rexona (also known as Sure, Degree or Shield) since 2022.

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