The purpose of this document is to increase awareness about the experiences of women & girls, & to provide recommendations to address the psycho-social factors that influence female athlete development, leadership & life-long participation in sport & physical activity.

It is necessary to embrace the importance of treating people equitably, rather than equally. The concept of “equality” often results in programs & services for one group simply being made available to another. In contrast, “equity” requires consideration of the unique needs, interests & experiences of a target group when developing & delivering services and allocating resources.