Sport in the Middle East: Promoting Gender Equality

Talk

WHEN February 16, 2021
6:30-8 PM WHERE Zoom Webinar WHO NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Open to the Public

Women and women's sport are playing a growing role in promoting equality and cooperation across business and society in the Middle East. From the grassroots level to professional ranks, sport is being used to break down barriers, unite people, and contribute to a tolerant and diverse society. Why does sport--and the rising prominence of women's sport, in particular--have such power to help transform society? What examples are having an impact today? What work lies ahead if we are to continue making progress in this area?

* Time: 6:30pm Gulf Standard Time

9:30am Eastern Standard Time

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Speakers

Salma Al Busaeedi, Intercollegiate Athletics and External Sports Relations Manager, NYUAD
Ronit Glasman, Head of Marketing and Social Responsibility, Israel Football Association
Rob Harris, Global Sports Correspondent, The Associated Press

Moderated by

Vince Gennaro, Associate Dean & Clinical Associate Professor, NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport

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