History in Sports: The conditions of the women's soccer industry were compared to those of the men

At the end of long negotiations led by Karin Sandel, the team captain and chairman of the players' association, Shalva in a campaign led by the "Building Builders" group, it was agreed that the women's team will be equal to the men's team, in terms of equipment, training grounds, overall conditions, fire conditions And scheduled flights

Roast Greenberg

13/06/2022

Monday, 13 June 2022, 15:07 Updated: 15:16

• Share on Facebook

• Share on WhatsApp

• Share on Twitter

• Share on Email

• Share on general

• Comments

  Comments

Last February, winds blew in the US following a historic decision that is a precedent set by the American court: After a long struggle and claims of economic discrimination on the basis of gender, a court ruled on a comparison of the conditions of footballers - also footballers

. "Women's soccer

achieves

a similar victory, with full equality of conditions for those involved in the industry.

To and arranged flights.

The association will also prepare and present a strategic plan for the next 8 years, which will include increasing the number of active players in the industry, with an emphasis on expanding the pyramid base, nurturing girls, marketing strategy for women's football in general and national teams in particular.

The precedent decision is the result of a campaign run under the heading #Not_Games_Games led by the "Building Alternatives" group (senior women in Israeli economy and society, working to promote social equality), the "Footballers Make a Change" group and of course the Israeli national team players.

The latter even declared a labor dispute and refused to come to training and go up to play until their conditions were compared with those of the men’s team.

Good to know (promoted)

The solution to knee pain is closer than ever - thanks to technology in the shoe

Served on behalf of Apostrophe Therapy

Karin Sandel, Chairman of the Players' Association, during her time as captain of the Israeli national football team (Photo: Official website, official website of the Football Association)

"It's time for the discrimination to end"

In parallel with the campaign that gained momentum on social networks, behind the scenes there was a long and complex but fruitful negotiation between the players and the association. To carry out binding reforms. As stated at the end of stubborn negotiations, a precedent-setting decision was made on equality for the conditions of the men's team.

, chairwoman of the players' association and former captain of the Israeli national team: "We are so happy and excited, this fight should be a compass for all sports in Israel.

Women's sports have been deprived for years, and it's time for it to end.

Sport is a significant social and cultural tool, and equality is an integral part of it.

We can and can be proud of it, all of us, it puts us in line with the rest of the advanced countries of the world who understand the tremendous potential in women's football and I hope that in this common way we will see the industry flourish and prosper here as well.

I would like to thank the 'Alternative Builders' group who were real partners on the road, led the campaign of the struggle and were by our side until the last minutes of the negotiations.

Bunat Alternative has taught us all a lesson in the solidarity and power of women to produce significant social change that I hope and believe will be recorded in the pages of history. "

and board member of Bunot Alternative:"

This agreement is a real historical achievement, and for us it is a sign of things to come.

This is a huge line for football and sports in Israel, and we want to thank every woman and man who got involved and made it happen.

A special thank you to the association's CEO Yossi Sharabi and chairman Oren Hasson, for their courage and wisdom, for lifting the glove in favor of making a historic change with the understanding that in 2022 there is no room for gender gaps in sports as well as in other areas.

Many thanks to Minister Hili Trooper and the Ministry of Sports and Adv. Ayelet Razin Beit Or, Director General of the Women's Status Authority for the fruitful cooperation. "

Building Alternatives ":

That more areas of our lives, produce protection, and an environment of equal opportunities for Israeli girls and women.

"As we did in preventing the early release of Alon Kastiel, as we did now, so we will continue to do so."

Gat Megiddo, founder of finessa capital investment house and member of the board of directors of "Bunot Alternative" (Photo: Yachz)

• Of money

• news

Tags

• football

• Karin Sandel

• Women's soccer

• Football Association