Football has to become fully gender inclusive and 'change, starting at the top' says the chief executive of Women in Football (WIF), Yvonne Harrison.
Football has to become fully gender inclusive and "change, starting at the top" says the chief executive of Women in Football , Yvonne Harrison.They include 30% of the game's decision makers to be female and systems to ensure that players' views are heard.Speaking in August, Fifa president Gianni Infantino was criticised when he said those looking to progress the women's game "will find open doors. Just push the doors".
However, of the 37 people on Fifa's own council just 22% are women, and one of Uefa's six vice-presidents is female.WIF also points out that only six women are among the 140 members/delegates in the Spanish football federation . "If football wants to end the cycle of inequality that results in abuse and institutionalised sexism, and if the doors are truly open, then inaction is not an option." added Harrison.WIF's six recommendations are:
Clear targets for diverse executive committees with at least 30% of senior decision-makers to be women.National association executive committees to include independent, non-executive members.Policies and sanctions against discrimination, abuse, inappropriate physical contact and sexual harassment.Fit-for-purpose safeguarding and duty of care policies, including systems to ensure that players' views are heard.
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