LEGACY EVENT DURING THE
2023 IIHF ICE HOCKEY U18
WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SWEDEN

GENDER EQUALITY


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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.

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Benefits of gender equal leadership
and importance of representation

SUNDAY 8 JANUARY, 1-3PM

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Sports performance connected body to and menstrual cycle

WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY, 1-3PM

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Sports as a super-power creating positive culture

THURSDAY 12 JANUARY, 1-3PM

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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

ALVA STARK

HEAD COACH SBL
ÖSTERSUND BASKET

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MICAEL OLSSON

PRESIDENT
JÄRPENS IF

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GINA KINGSBURY

DIRECTOR
HOCKEY CANADA WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM
WOMEN'S COMMITTEE IIHF

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JOHAN STARK

GENERAL SECRETARY
SVENSKA ISHOCKEYFÖRBUNDET
WOMEN'S COMMITTEE IIHF

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MARITA LJUNG

LANDSHÖVDING
JÄMTLANDS LÄN

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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

MARTINA HÖÖK

PHD-STUDENT
SWEDISH WINTER SPORTS RESEARCH CENTER

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Dr. CHRISTIANE LOINING-VELIK, MSc

MEDICAL COMMITTEE MEMBER & MEDICAL SUPERVISOR
IIHF

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AHSLEY EHLERT, ESQ.

DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY / LEGAL DIRECTOR
IIHF

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NAOMI BLOETJES

INTEGRITY OFFICER
IIHF

Sports as a superpower
creating 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

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AHSLEY EHLERT, ESQ.

DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY / LEGAL DIRECTOR
IIHF

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OSCAR ALSENFELDT

SPORTS MANAGER
SDHL

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ANDERS JONSSON

TEAM MANAGER
ÖSTERSUNDS IK

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NAOMI BLOETJES

INTEGRITY OFFICER
IIHF

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The event

The event took place at Verket, 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.

 

 

Contact

Want to know more about the event setup? Contact Project manager Sara Carlemår, GLOW4equality.

 

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