Leading the way to empowerment

WiMENA (Women in Middle East & North Africa) is driven by a commitment not only to encourage women to access commercial opportunities for themselves or for the businesses or sports they represent, but also to ensure they are not marginalised across all sectors of business and society.


Sport is accepted as providing a platform for wider social and economic change. Specifically, it is a woman's participation in sport, at any level, that can play a part in breaking down gender stereotypes. Playing a sport contributes to building self-esteem and reinforces invaluable lessons for self-worth for women and young girls. The importance of highlighting and sharingstories of women, working and participating in all aspects of sports – from community to professional sport, is crucial to increasing the participation of women across the sporting industry and leading the way to empowerment.

Our high-level conference on 6th June at Chelsea Football Club in London, will be an ideal platform for representives of the UK and Middle East & North Africa to highlight their plans and vision for women in sport.



We will be partnering with a number of global sports governing bodies, and will be unveiling key initiatives and projects throughout the day.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE

HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud (via pre-recorded video)

HRH Prince Khaled bin Bandar Al Saud

Simon Penney CMG – former HM Trade Commissioner for the Middle East

Prof. David Hassan – United Against Online Abuse

Amanda Fone – F1 Recruitment

Sarah Bern – England Rugby Player

Nino Severino – Former Olympic and British No.1 Tennis coach

George Vaughan – The Digital Line

Janie Frampton OBE – Team You (first qualified professional female football referee)

Katy Storie – Director of Sport, Newcastle University

More than Equal – representatives

Nadia Shahrestani – Chelsea FC Women



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Location

Stamford Bridge - Chelsea Football Club
Fulham Road
England, United Kingdom

See route

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to rita@abcc.org.uk

Organiser and Partner

Contact us


Tara Thomas

Director

Tel: +44 (0)7836 565 110 

Email: tara.thomas@wimena.com

Laura Curtis

Director

Tel: +44 (0)7990 595 838 

Email: laura.curtis@wimena.com