UN Women on Gender Equality in Sports

The video discusses the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality in sports, focusing on FIFA's efforts to increase prize money and visibility for women's sports. Despite improvements, a significant pay gap remains, and viewership for women's sports lags behind men's. The video highlights the role of global acceptance and social issues, with FIFA and the UN working together to promote gender equality. The discussion concludes with personal support for the underdog team in the tournament final.

What significant change did FIFA make in 2023 regarding women's tournament prize money?

• They reduced the prize money.

• They tripled the prize money.

• They kept the prize money the same.

• They doubled the prize money.

What is one of the main reasons for the disparity in broadcasting rights payments for women's sports?

• More conservative countries' influence.

• Commercial sensitivity and established contracts.

• Higher costs for women's sports.

• Lack of interest from viewers.

How has the viewership of women's sports changed since 2015?

• It has slightly increased.

• It has nearly doubled every four years.

• It has remained the same.

• It has decreased significantly.

What role has FIFA played in promoting gender equality during tournaments?

• They have focused only on men's sports.

• They have showcased major social issues.

• They have ignored social issues.

• They have reduced women's participation.

What is one of the messages displayed on Captain's Arm bands during the tournament?

• End All Sports

• Support Men's Sports

• Promote Commercial Interests

• Unite for Gender Equality

What significant change did FIFA make to its constitution for the first time in over 100 years?

• They increased prize money for men's sports.

• They created a new women's football division.

• They reduced investments in women's sports.

• They created a new men's football division.

What is the focus of the UN's partnership with FIFA?

• To promote men's sports globally.

• To drive gender equality in sports.

• To reduce the number of women's tournaments.

• To increase commercial profits.