CONTRIBUTE TO WOMEN AND GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SPORT & TO AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Founded in 2021 and under the auspices of UNESCO, the Global Observatory coaches, coordinates and advises governments, institutions as well as companies and serves as a knowledge hub to drive change effectively and efficiently.
80%
CONSIDER SPORT AS A KEY DRIVER OF INCREASED CONFIDENCE AND DECREASED ANXIETY.
29,1%
AS WOMEN VERSUS
71,9% AS MEN.
85%
DO ENOUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GLOBALLY IMPACTING MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING.
WIN. OVERCOME. COMMAND.
EMPOWERING WOMEN & GIRLS THROUGH SPORT
Why are sport & physical activity so essential?
Discover the wide-ranging benefits*:
Sport is a key driver to improve mental health and psychological well-being through decreasing stress, anxiety and depression. Daily physical activity
can contribute to a decrease in depression by 30%.**
*UNESCO (2015) International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
** UNESCO. Fit for Life. Sport as a cost-effective Solution. 2021
Women who are physically active enhance their body-confidence, self-esteem and self efficacy.
*UNESCO (2015) International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
Sport helps us acquire essential life skills such as cooperation, communication, leadership, discipline, critical thinking & teamwork. Plus, being active improves brain functioning and increases test scores by 40%.***
*UNESCO (2015) International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
***https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000375422
Sport supports social well-being by building communities, friends and strong bonds with peers bringing women from different backgrounds together in the pursuit of a shared goal.
*UNESCO (2015) International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
Physical Activity has proven to have significant health benefits helping to prevent heart diseases, diabetes, cancer as well as obesity. Healthy aging helps staying independent and socially connected even during later stages in life.
*UNESCO (2015) International Charter of Physical Education,
Physical Activity and Sport
MEET NAZLI ALTIPAT, GENERAL MANAGER
AT ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES TURKEY &
AMATEUR BASKETBALL PLAYER
Discover now how Nazli’s passion for Basketball helped her grow personally and professionally.