Interactive Catalogue

Greek legislation on quota in favour of women’s participation in decision making in sports

Best Practice

Promoter Information:

Name: Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Email: ypourgos_polites@yeka.gr

Website: https://ypergasias.gov.gr/

Abstract:

The Greek legislation on quotas in favor of women's participation in decision-making in sports is part of a broader effort to promote gender equality and ensure more balanced representation in various sectors, including sports. Such legislation typically aims to address the underrepresentation of women in leadership and decision-making positions within sports organizations, federations, and other bodies related to sports and physical activity. On 18 September 2020, a new law on provisions in the field of sports was published in the Government Gazette (Law 4276, Nr of the Gazette 181/A/18-9-2020). Special provision has been taken in favor of women’s participation in decision making in sports clubs/associations, thus promoting women’s social power in the field of sports. More specifically: Article 2 is clearly stating that in relation to the composition of the management board of the sports clubs, the number of candidates from each gender/sex must be at least equal to the 1/3 of the number of the vacant seats for election, including the seat of the president/head of the management board. So, Greece is included among the EU member states which follow the path of the positive measure of quota aiming at the increase of female participation in decision making.

Keywords:

sports, decision-making, quotas, management boards, leadership

Dates:

Sept. 18, 2020 - None

Source Specificity:

Public Policy Document

Website:

https://www.anavathmisi.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/document-2020-09-22T093553.869-2-2.pdf

Power Domains:

Social

Methods Tools:

Awareness-raising, Self-regulation

Country:

GR

City:

unspecified

Implementation Scale:

national

Language:

Greek

Other Links:

https://www.anavathmisi.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/document-2020-09-22T093553.869-2-2.pdf