IWG - International Working Group on Women and Sport
The International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) is an independent coordinating body consisting of representatives of key government and non-government organizations from different regions of the world. The vision of the IWG is to realize a sustainable sporting culture that enables and values the full involvement of women in every aspect of sport. The mission is to be a catalyst for the advancement and empowerment of women and sport globally.
The IWG secretariat is located in Finland and hosted by Finnish Sports Federation in 2010–2014. IWG Co-Chairs in 2010–2014 are Ms Raija Mattila and Ms Johanna Adriaanse.
IWG was established in 1994 at the 1st World Conference on Women and Sport held in Brighton.