Gender, Inclusion, Community, Health, Sport and Empowerment
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Keynote Panelist
Gender Issues in Sport Summit – September 6th and & 7th, 2010.
Gender identification, intersex types, inclusion, discrimination, gender testing science and health, legal and policy impact, and future directions.
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The Coalition of Athletes for Inclusion in Sport – Position Statement
The Guiding Principles for Inclusion in Sport
* Presented to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) January 7th, 2010
We seek equity of opportunity in sport – a “level playing field” so that each person can compete against the other fairly.
We seek to assure that an inclusive sport system is open to all people, at all levels of participation. We believe that the rules of organized sport have for too long marginalized or excluded people for reasons other than their athletic ability.
Because we value sport, we seek inclusion for the maximum number of people in sport, particularly for those excluded from the narrow definition of what is assumed normal human development.
Contributors to Development of Document -
Ms. Ann Peel – Canada
Ms. Kristen Worley – Canada
Mr. Eli Wolff- United States of America
As the “OFFICIAL ALTERNATIVE“ to Current IOC Gender Policy – in direct response and concern of the forthcoming “IOC Gender Summit” January 16th, in Miami Florida.
The Coalition of Athletes for Inclusion in Sport – Position Statement
The Guiding Principles for Inclusion in Sport
We seek equity of opportunity in sport – a “level playing field” so that each person can compete against the other fairly.
We seek to assure that an inclusive sport system is open to all people, at all levels of participation. We believe that the rules of organized sport have for too long marginalized or excluded people for reasons other than their athletic ability.
Because we value sport, we seek inclusion for the maximum number of people in sport, particularly for those excluded from the narrow definition of what is assumed normal human development.
To Read Entire Document – “Click Here” to Download
Published – January 2010
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University of Toronto, City-Wide Sports Medicine Rounds
Gender and Sport: Addressing the Needs of Our Athletes
December 11th, 2009, 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Speakers: Dr. Caroline Fusco, Kristen Worley and Dr. Chris Cavacuiti
Moderator: Dr. Lee Schofield
Globe & Mail – Thursday August 27, 2009
David Zirin and Sherry Wolf
The whole thing is antiquated and stigmatizing, and says far more about those doing the testing than about the athletes tested.
Complete Article - Globe & Mail – “Click Here”
The International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) was established in 1994 at the 1st World Conference on Women and Sport held in Brighton. The Group is an independent coordinating body consisting of representatives of key government and non-government organizations from different regions of the world. To date the IWG’s main financial support and leadership has been provided by governmental organizations in the United Kingdom, Namibia, Canada, Japan and Australia.
Published – December 2008
2010 IWG Website
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University of Alberta
Inside/Out Speakers’ Series Thursday December 4th, 2008 5:00-6:00pm
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Behind the Curtain: Understanding Physical Transition and The Truth Behind Politics, Policy Development, and Its Impact Within Elite Sport
In this presentation, I explore the impact of being born as a gender variant child, my journey toward a complete physical transition, and my life as an elite professional gender variant athlete. I critique the “Stockholm Consensus”, which was presented to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Medical Commission in Spring 2004, as a means to allow transgendered athletes to compete in all levels of sport. I explore critically why the IOC felt the need to develop this policy and its ramifications for the international sporting community. To conclude, I articulate how policy ought to be supported scientifically, rather than premised in moral and political beliefs, which can have tremendous repercussions on athletes and athletics at all levels of the sporting community.
Published – December 2008
IAPESGW AIMS
To bring together women of many countries working in the field of physical education and sport;
To represent and promote the interests of girls and women at all levels and in all areas of physical education and sport;
To strengthen international contacts and networks;
To afford opportunities for the discussion of mutual concerns and to share good practice;
To promote activity in such fields as the exchange of persons and ideas among member countries and research on physical education and sport for girls and women;
To cooperate with other organisations and agencies working to promote the interests of women, physical education and/or sport.
Published – November 2008
2009 IAPESGW Official Website
The purpose of the 21st WPATH/HBIGDA International Symposium is to present professionals with the latest advances in the research and treatment of transgender health. We invite all professionals, clinicians, researchers, and academics to submit relevant abstracts. There will be a variety of invited speakers, peer reviewed individual oral and panel presentations, and poster sessions.
Published – September 2008
2009 WPATH Symposium Website
