This high-level event will bring together senior representatives from international organisations, sport governing bodies, diplomacy, and media to explore concrete ways to advance gender equality in and through sport. The programme includes a keynote address, opening remarks by high-level dignitaries, and a panel discussion followed by a photo exhibition and a reception hosted at the Palais des Nations (Hall des pas perdus, 3rd floor, Building A) from 12:30 to 13:30.

Keynote address

• Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson, Qatar Foundation

Opening remarks

• Maryam Ali Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation
• Hend Abdulrahman Al-Muftah, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva
• Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva
• Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, President of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (video message)
• Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization
• Awa Dabo, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General, FIBA

Panel discussion moderator

• Annyssa Bellal, Executive Director, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform

Panel speakers

• Massimiliano Montanari, CEO, International Centre for Sport Security
• Maria Teixidor, Executive Director, IPPA
• Caroline Guenneteau, General Counsel, beIN MEDIA GROUP
• Senior representative, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

Register

Registration is available online via the UN Indico platform at: Register here. 

Organisers

This event is organized by the International Basketball Federation, Qatar Sports Investments Qatar Olympic Committee, the State of Qatar, Qatar Foundation, the International Centre for Sport Security and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform.