United Nations Public Service Award Winners


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initiative: Sports in the city 

 

Institution: SUDESB – Superintedence of Sports in the State of Bahia

 

Problem: Historically, women have been discriminated against in access to and participation in sports in Brazil, often facing stigma and barriers to participation. Yet, increasing awareness of women’s role in sport can help work towards broader gender equality.

 

Solution: Sport in the City aims to democratize access to sport as a form of social inclusion. The initiative aims to provide oriented leisure and give women's football its due grandeur and appreciation, an important guarantee so new generations continue to fight for equality.

 

Impact: By providing free soccer classes to women, the initiative addresses a significant gap in public service. It promotes and strengthens women's and girls’ participation in sports and leisure, enabling them to participate in a safe and supported environment to expand social involvement at all levels.

 

 

Category 3:

Promoting integrated mechanisms for sustainable development

 

Related SDGs: 

SDG1SDG3SDG10SDG16

 

UNPSA Year:

2021

 

Country:

Brazil

 

Region:

Latin America and the Caribbean Group

 

More information: 

Sports in the City
Website: http://www.sudesb.ba.gov.br

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