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Sep 19, 20245 min read
Inclusion, the concept that destroys women's human rights. Legal analysis of the Flying Bats case.
Sandra Moreno, Jurist, PhD in Law, @ConSandramoreno The recent landslide victory of the Australian soccer team The Flying Bats  has...
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Sep 15, 20242 min read
The Collision of Sport and Identity: My Departure from High-Level Roller Derby
The implication was clear: if you can't handle the physicality [of males in female roller derby], don't play.
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Sep 14, 20247 min read
New Zealand’s Strongest Man on Male vs Female Strength
We've yet to be confronted with many genuine world class biological males attempting to compete as women in strength sports.
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Sep 11, 20242 min read
Sporting champs seek review of Sport NZ transgender guidelines
An open letter signed by nearly 60 former NZ Olympians and sports representatives asks the government to ensure fairness for females
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Jun 18, 20242 min read
Disappointed Government Backs Guidelines Allowing Men in Women’s Sport
Save Women’s Sports Australasia is concerned to see reports that the National-led Government is back-tracking on their policies to...
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Apr 4, 20244 min read
Open Letter to Football Australia and Football NSW
Save Women’s Sport Australasia calls on you to protect and support female football players and their right to fair and safe competition
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Mar 21, 20243 min read
Robertson’s ‘invisible enemy’ is there in growing number of sports
As former Sports Minister Grant Robertson departs Parliament, he described those working hard to protect the female category in women’s...
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Nov 24, 20232 min read
New Coalition Government Moves To Protect Fairness For Female In Sport
Save Women's Sport Australasia congratulates New Zealand’s newly formed coalition Government for their commitment to safeguarding...
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Nov 6, 20233 min read
New Zealanders overwhelmingly want fair sport for females
Save Women’s Sport Australasia welcomes the release of further research that shows that the majority of New Zealanders continue to oppose...
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Oct 3, 20232 min read
Fair Competition Restored for Female Cyclists
Cycling New Zealand’s decision to restore fairness for females in cycling is a positive move that has been welcomed by Save Women’s...
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Apr 23, 20235 min read
Submission to the Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill Save Women’s Sport Australasia
Integrity in sport means that athletes, supporters, and fans can participate and celebrate sport, confident in the knowledge that they...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
Open Letter to FIFA, and The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 organisers
13th April 2023 With less than 100 days until the Women’s World Cup gets underway in Australia and New Zealand, many supporters of...
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Mar 8, 20232 min read
International Women’s Day
MEDIA RELEASE: On International Women’s Day an increasing number of New Zealanders support the protection of women’s categories in sport...
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Jan 28, 20238 min read
The Great Strides of Women
By Lorraine Moller MBE, Four-time Olympian, Boston Marathon Winner & Forerunner for Equality in Women’s Athletics When I die, if my ideas...
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Dec 6, 20224 min read
Sport NZ confirm fairness and safety of women and girls no longer a priority
December 6th 2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Sport NZ confirm fairness and safety of women and girls no longer a priority In a cycling club in New...
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Sep 10, 20225 min read
Flawed sport policies keep female athletes in the dark
Last week Save Women’s Sport Australasia shared the story of a female football (soccer) player in NSW. She spoke about getting tackled by...
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Sep 10, 20223 min read
Sportswomen don’t need ‘saving’, but their right to safe and meaningful competition certainly does
Alice Soper (Why sportswomen don’t need ‘saving’ from transgender athletes, 25 August) and Save Women’s Sport Australasia agree on many...
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Jun 27, 20222 min read
FINA decision should be applauded
This opinion piece appeared in the NZ Herald on June 27th 2022 - you can read it here. ​ Shane Te Pou (23 June) reveals himself as...
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Jun 20, 20222 min read
FINA Decision will Ensure Fairness for Females
June 20th 2022 MEDIA RELEASE: FINA Decision will Ensure Fairness for Females The decision by swimming’s international federation, FINA,...
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May 20, 20225 min read
Women are not men with lower testosterone
In February, Lia Thomas became the first known transgender athlete to win the highest US national college swimming title, beating an...
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