This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is set to deliver meaningful change - both locally and globally - by informing policies and practices that address global challenges in gender equality and in sport.
La Trobe’s experts will share knowledge with international policymakers, sport leaders, and advocacy networks, ensuring that rural and regional realities are translated into systemic change.
Associate Professor Kirsty Forsdike, Principal Research Fellow in the La Trobe Rural Health School, is uncovering the reality of gender-based violence in sport.
“Between 26 and 74 per cent of women in sport have experienced some form of violence.
“Our research aims to explore these experiences across age, type of violence and all the ways in which women participate in sport.
“This partnership strengthens our ability to address gender-based violence in sport—particularly in rural and regional communities—while also contributing to global policy dialogue,” Associate Professor Forsdike said.
Associate Professor Forsdike will be joining researchers and policy makers at the Global Observatory annual Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland later this year.
“We are proud to bring our expertise to a global platform and collaborate with leaders who share our commitment to safe, equitable participation for all.”
Lombé Mwambwa, CEO, Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport said that the Global Observatory was proud of the partnership with La Trobe University.
“This partnership brings to life our shared commitment to address inequalities in and through sport. In alignment with the GO mission and La Trobe values, our cooperation will leverage multidisciplinary research, collective learning, networks, and expertise in Australia, the region, and internationally.
“Together, we will achieve global impact towards safe and inclusive sport policy and practice,” Dr Mwambwa said.
