4th World Conference on Women and Sport, Kumamoto, Japan 2006
The 4th World Conference on Women and Sport was held in Kumamoto, Japan from 11 - 14 May 2006.
The theme of the Conference was "Participating in Change". The conference drew over 700 delegates from 100 different countries.
The legacy of this World Conference was the Kumamoto Commitment to Collaboration.
"In order to realise gender equality in and through sport, we commit to building a network for close collaboration with relevant agencies and individuals. Over the next four years (2006-2010), we will further develop the vision of active participation in change born at the Kumamoto Conference."
Agreed by the participants in the 2006 World Conference on Women and Sport in Kuammoto, Japan. May 14, 2006.
The progress report "From Montreal to Kumamoto" provides a summary of information based on documents, media reports, verbal accounts, websites and any other means possible to be able to describe the progress that has been made in achieving a culture that enables and values the full involvement of women in every aspect of sport. This report points to many inspiring and innovative activities taking place, often in the face of subtle and sometimes fierce opposition, but all leading to creating opportuniteis for women in sport and physical activity.
Conference Proceedings
Keynote speaches were delivered by many internationally recognised experts in the field of women and sport.
The opening keynote speech by Carolyn Hannan, Director, Division for the Advancement of Women, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs was titled "Challenging the Gender Order".
Keynote speech 2 was delivered by Lydia la Rivière, Consultant on Gender and Diversity, on the topic of "Participating in Change".
Panel discussions were held on "Bringing about Cultural Change" and "Future Vision for Women and Sport".
The final plenary led by Dr Kari Fasting, IWG Member and President of WomenSport International discussed the recommendations from the conference.
Workshops
There were twelve workshops held during the Conference. Summaries of these workshops appear below:
Workshop 1 - Marketing Women and Sport in the New Media
Workshop 2 - Growing up Global; Empowering Girls Around the World Through Sport
Workshop 3 - Managing Change and Diversity
Workshop 4 - Ethical Issues for Women and Sport
Workshop 5 - Changing Approaches to Health and exercise for Older Women
Workshop 6 - Women and Sporting Culture in Kumamoto
Workshop 7 - Sports as a Tool for Peace and Development
Workshop 8 - Addressing HIV/Aids through Sport
Workshop 9 - Changing the Culture of Leadership in Sport
Workshop 10 - Creating a Sport Culture Free of Sexual Harassment and Abuse
Workshop 11 - Changing the Culture of Physical Education for Girls
Workshop 12 - Creating a Better Kumamoto Step by Step
分科会速報PDFファイル
分科会１： 新しいメディアにおける女性スポーツのマーケティング>>PDFファイル（112KB）
分科会２：発展途上国における女性のエンパワーメント>>PDFファイル（84KB）
分科会３： 多様性のマネジメント>>PDFファイル（68KB）
分科会４：スポーツにおける女性の倫理的問題>>PDFファイル（88KB）
分科会５：高齢者の健康とエクササイズ>>PDFファイル（104KB）
分科会６：熊本の女性とスポーツ文化（ひのくにスポーツネットワーク）>>PDFファイル（80KB）
分科会７：平和と発展のためのスポーツ>>PDFファイル（88KB）
分科会８：HIV-AIDSに関するスポーツ界の取り組み>>PDFファイル（88KB）
分科会９：スポーツにおけるリーダーシップ>>PDFファイル（84KB）
分科会10：セクシャルハラスメントと暴力から解放されるスポーツ文化の創造>>PDFファイル（88KB）
分科会11：学校体育とスポーツ文化>>PDFファイル（100KB）
分科会12：ちょっと良くしよう熊本（くまもと女性かたらんかい）>>PDFファイル（72KB）
