SPD extends congratulations to the women's network within the SSB organization
The Oberhausen city sports association (SSB) was recently honoured at the "NRW Prize for Girls and Women in Sports" ceremony. The women's network, a trailblazing initiative within the association, received a special award in the "Network" category.
The award-winning women's network has been actively promoting women and girls in sports since 2017. The network's work extends beyond Oberhausen, according to Claudia Salwik, the spokesperson for equal opportunities in the SPD city council fraction.
Claudia Salwik, in her congratulatory speech, emphasised the importance of the women's network's work. She believes it is essential for greater visibility of women and girls in sports. Salwik considers the network's work as a model for other associations and municipalities.
The women's network conducts workshops for women, organizes events such as the "Ladies Sports Day," and has initiatives against sexualized violence in sports. Salwik believes the network's work is indispensable and valuable.
Salwik also highlighted the network's role in fostering collaboration to overcome challenges towards an inclusive and diverse sports society. She encourages other associations and municipalities to follow the example of the Oberhausen SSB and its women's network.
While specific examples of cities or sports associations emulating the Oberhausen SSB's approach were not available, sports associations and cities often adopt successful women's sports promotion programs by creating dedicated women's networks, offering targeted training and resources, fostering inclusive policies, and organizing female-focused events or leagues.
The award ceremony, though unspecified in the paragraph, marked a significant milestone for the women's network and the Oberhausen city sports association. The recognition serves as a testament to their commitment to empowering women and girls in sports and inspiring change in the sports industry.
The women's network's work, extending beyond sports, involves initiatives in lifestyle and home-and-garden activities to encourageactive participation of women and girls. Their success has inspired other sports associations to implement similar programs, such as women-centric football leagues and dedicated home-and-garden events.
