The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in sports. It has established various initiatives and policies to increase the participation of women in sports, both as athletes and leaders.

Vertical segregation refers to the underrepresentation of women in leadership and decision-making positions in sports organizations. It is a barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership and influencing the direction of sports.

Sweden was the first country to introduce a gender equality law specifically for sports in 1994. This law requires sports organizations to actively promote gender equality and ensure equal opportunities for women and men in sports.

The #EqualPay movement advocates for equal pay and opportunities for women in sports. It gained momentum in 2019 when several high-profile female athletes, including members of the United States women's national soccer team, spoke out about the gender pay gap in sports.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced a quota system in 2018 to ensure equal representation of women and men in its governing body. This system requires that at least 30% of IOC members be women.

Sexualization refers to the phenomenon where female athletes are portrayed as sexual objects in the media. This can include objectifying their bodies, focusing on their physical appearance rather than their athletic achievements, and using sexualized language to describe them.

Scotland was the first country to have a women's national soccer team, formed in 1881. The team played its first international match against England in 1882.

The Women's Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to promote gender equality in sports through research, advocacy, and education. It was founded in 1974 and is based in New York City.

Norway has the highest percentage of women in leadership positions in sports organizations, with over 40% of board members being women. This is due to the country's strong commitment to gender equality and its efforts to promote women's participation in sports.

Exclusion refers to the practice of excluding women from participating in certain sports or activities based on their gender. This can take various forms, such as denying women access to sports facilities, teams, or competitions, or limiting their opportunities to participate in sports.

Wimbledon was the first international sporting event to introduce a rule requiring equal prize money for male and female athletes. This rule was implemented in 2007 and has since been adopted by other major sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the US Open.

The Gender Equality Action Plan is an initiative launched by the IOC to promote gender equality in sports. It was adopted in 2018 and includes a set of targets and actions to increase the participation of women in sports, both as athletes and leaders.

Norway has the highest percentage of female athletes participating in sports, with over 40% of women aged 15-79 participating in sports regularly. This is due to the country's strong emphasis on gender equality and its efforts to promote women's participation in sports.

Invisibility refers to the phenomenon where women's sports receive less media coverage and attention than men's sports. This can lead to a lack of visibility for female athletes and their achievements, which can have a negative impact on their opportunities and recognition.

The United States was the first country to have a women's national basketball team, formed in 1938. The team played its first international match against Canada in 1939.