--- title: Legacy Event GENDER EQUALITY description: . image: https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Invitation_image_1000x710.jpg --- #### LEGACY EVENT DURING THE 2023 IIHF ICE HOCKEY U18 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SWEDEN # GENDER EQUALITY ![logolimpa-1](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/logolimpa-1.jpg "logolimpa-1") ## LEGACY EVENT Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Sports is an important part of society, we are and can be a an even bigger unifying force contributing to inclusion and equality. This event, during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship, in Östersund Sweden, aims to leave a strong legacy connected to gender equality. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS On 3 different themes, during 3 different days. All themes are connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goal number 5 Gender equality. ![GOAL_5_TARGET_5.5](https://www.glow4equality.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/GOAL_5_TARGET_5.5.png?width=252&height=142&name=GOAL_5_TARGET_5.5.png "GOAL_5_TARGET_5.5") ### **Benefits of gender equal leadership and importance of representation** SUNDAY 8 JANUARY, 1-3PM [READ MORE](https://www.glow4equality.com/legacy-event#benefits-of-gender-equal-leadership) ![GOAL_5_TARGET_5.6](https://www.glow4equality.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/GOAL_5_TARGET_5.6.png?width=252&height=142&name=GOAL_5_TARGET_5.6.png "GOAL_5_TARGET_5.6") ### Sports performance connected body to and menstrual cycle WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY, 1-3PM [READ MORE](https://www.glow4equality.com/legacy-event#sports-performance-connected-to-body) ![GOAL_5_TARGET_5.2](https://www.glow4equality.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/GOAL_5_TARGET_5.2.png?width=252&height=142&name=GOAL_5_TARGET_5.2.png "GOAL_5_TARGET_5.2") ### **Sports as a super-power** **creating positive culture** THURSDAY 12 JANUARY, 1-3PM [READ MORE](https://www.glow4equality.com/legacy-event#sports-as-a-superpower-creating-positive-culture) ## **Benefits of gender equal leadership and importance of representation**   BLOCK 1: 45 Min 3 x 15 min Keynote speakers / Panel discussion BLOCK 2: Workshops 45 min > Creating ideas to ensure gender equal representation > Gender equal participation and 
strategies in leadership
 SUNDAY 8 JANUARY 1-3 PM [![Alva Stark](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Alva%20Stark_cirkel.png "Alva Stark")](http://www.ostersundbasket.se/) ALVA STARK HEAD COACH SBL ÖSTERSUND BASKET [![Micael Olsson IMG_3526_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Micael%20Olsson%20IMG_3526_circle.png "Micael Olsson IMG_3526_circle")](http://www.jarpenif.se/) MICAEL OLSSON PRESIDENT JÄRPENS IF [![Gina_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Gina_circle.png "Gina_circle")](https://www.iihf.com/) GINA KINGSBURY DIRECTOR HOCKEY CANADA WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM WOMEN'S COMMITTEE IIHF [![Johan Stark_cirkel](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Johan%20Stark_cirkel.png "Johan Stark_cirkel")](https://www.swehockey.se/) JOHAN STARK GENERAL SECRETARY SVENSKA ISHOCKEYFÖRBUNDET WOMEN'S COMMITTEE IIHF [![Marita Ljung_cirkel](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Marita%20Ljung_cirkel.png "Marita Ljung_cirkel")](https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/jamtland/om-oss/om-lansstyrelsen-i-jamtlands-lan/landshovding-och-lansledning.html) MARITA LJUNG LANDSHÖVDING JÄMTLANDS LÄN [![Anders Larsson_cirkel(1)](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/Anders%20Larsson_cirkel(1).png "Anders Larsson_cirkel(1)")](https://www.swehockey.se/) ANDERS LARSSON PRESIDENT SVENSKA ISHOCKEYFÖRBUNDET COUNCIL MEMBER IIHF ## **Sports** performance connected to body and menstrual cycle   BLOCK 1: 45 Min 3 x 15 min Keynote speakers / Panel discussion BLOCK 2: Workshops 45 min > Smart policies equal good results: what policies 
can be implemented at the 
local level to keep women in 
the game?
 > How to increase knowledge and communication around female hormones and performance WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 1-3 PM [![Martina Höök](https://www.glow4equality.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/MartinaH_cirkel(2).png?width=800&height=792&name=MartinaH_cirkel(2).png "Martina Höök")](https://www.miun.se/Personal/martinahook/) MARTINA HÖÖK PHD-STUDENT SWEDISH WINTER SPORTS RESEARCH CENTER ![Bild OZ Christiane_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Bild%20OZ%20Christiane_circle.png "Bild OZ Christiane_circle") Dr. CHRISTIANE LOINING-VELIK, MSc MEDICAL COMMITTEE MEMBER & MEDICAL SUPERVISOR IIHF ![Ashley_Ehlert_20x30 (003)_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Ashley_Ehlert_20x30%20(003)_circle.png "Ashley_Ehlert_20x30 (003)_circle") AHSLEY EHLERT, ESQ. DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY / LEGAL DIRECTOR IIHF ![Headshot Naomi_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Headshot%20Naomi_circle.png "Headshot Naomi_circle") NAOMI BLOETJES INTEGRITY OFFICER IIHF ## **Sports as a superpowercreating positive** **culture to prevent violence, harassment, and violations**   BLOCK 1: 45 Min 3 x 15 min Keynote speakers / Panel discussion BLOCK 2: Workshops 45 min > Women’s perspective of IIHF Integrity program, pillar abuse and harassment > The pyramid of violence, a method to prevent violence and harassment THURSDAY 12 JANUARY 1-3 PM THEME PARTNER [![Logo_Länsförsäkringar Jämtland 800x400](https://www.glow4equality.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Partners/Logo_La%CC%88nsfo%CC%88rsa%CC%88kringar%20Ja%CC%88mtland%20800x400.jpg?width=250&height=125&name=Logo_La%CC%88nsfo%CC%88rsa%CC%88kringar%20Ja%CC%88mtland%20800x400.jpg "Logo_Länsförsäkringar Jämtland 800x400")](https://www.lansforsakringar.se/jamtland) [![Ashley_Ehlert_20x30 (003)_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Ashley_Ehlert_20x30%20(003)_circle.png "Ashley_Ehlert_20x30 (003)_circle")](https://www.iihf.com/) AHSLEY EHLERT, ESQ. DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY / LEGAL DIRECTOR IIHF [![Oscar Alsenfelt_cirkel](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Oscar%20Alsenfelt_cirkel.png "Oscar Alsenfelt_cirkel")](https://www.sdhl.se/) OSCAR ALSENFELDT SPORTS MANAGER SDHL ![Anders Jonsson_650x650](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Anders%20Jonsson_650x650.png "Anders Jonsson_650x650") ANDERS JONSSON TEAM MANAGER ÖSTERSUNDS IK [![Headshot Naomi_circle](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/Headshot%20Naomi_circle.png "Headshot Naomi_circle")](https://www.glow4equality.com/?hsLang=en) NAOMI BLOETJES INTEGRITY OFFICER IIHF . ## The event The event took place at [Verket,](https://goo.gl/maps/h1zpjKcTMvKSFbrj7) Prästgatan 50 Östersund,during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship, in Östersund Sweden. The event attracted 126 attendees over the three different theme-days. 62% women and 38% men representing USA, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Finland and Sweden. ### Evaluation A survey among event attendees sent out by e-mail after the event.   [Download Evaluation](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/Responses%20Evaluation%20Legacy%20Event%20Gender%20equality.pdf?hsLang=en)   ### Contact Want to know more about the event setup? Contact Project manager Sara Carlemår, GLOW4equality.   [Take contact](mailto:sara@glow4equality.com) ![logolimpa-1](https://www.glow4equality.com/hubfs/IIHF%20ICE%20HOCKEY%20U18%20WWC%202023/logolimpa-1.jpg "logolimpa-1") --- GLOW4equality, Eventpage 2023 [mailto:sara@glow4equality.com](mailto:sara@glow4equality.com)