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Scope and Aims of the Declaration
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This Declaration is addressed to all
those governments, public
authorities, organisations,
businesses, educational and research
establishments, women's organisations
and individuals who are responsible
for, or who directly or indirectly
influence, the conduct, development
or promotion of sport or who are in
any way involved in the employment,
education, management, training,
development or care of women in
sport. This Declaration is meant to
complement all sporting, local,
national and international charters,
laws, codes, rules and regulations
relating to women or sport.
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The overriding aim is to develop a
sporting culture that enables and
values the full involvement of women
in every aspect of sport.
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It is in the interests of equality,
development and peace that a
commitment is made by governmental,
non-governmental organisations and
all those institutions involved in
sport to apply the Principles set out
in this Declaration by developing
appropriate policies, structures and
mechanisms which:
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Ensure that all women and girls
have the opportunity to participate
in sport in a safe and supportive
environment which preserves the
rights, dignity and respect of the
individual;
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Increase the involvement of women
in sport at all levels and in all
functions and roles;
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Ensure that the knowledge,
experiences and values of women
contribute to the development of
sport
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Promote the recognition by women
of the intrinsic value of sport and
its contribution to personal
development and healthy lifestyle.
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