With the Women’s World Cup in full swing women’s football is starting to get the recognition it deserves. This World Cup is a momentous global celebration of the growth of the women’s game but at the same time we should not forget the persistent challenges that continue to undermine women’s football and the women and girls involved in the sport.
In particular, a continued and profound culture of abuse, harassment and exploitation in women’s football cannot be ignored. It is nothing short of a tragedy that football, which has a unique potential to inspire and empower, is still not a safe sport for women and girls internationally.
Related: Hayes and Carragher back campaign to end abuse of female footballers
The campaign not only highlights the current problems but also offers clear solutions based on total professionalism
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