We present you the video and photos of the Kick off meeting done within the project Empowered Female Referees.
Alliance of Amateur Basketball Referees (AoABR) from Serbia, in partnership with Hate Fighters Network (HFN)
, Barcel’hona Sports Events (BSE)
, and JuvenTagus
, proudly launches the project “Empowered Female Referees” – a bold step toward gender equality in sport, with a special focus on empowering women in officiating roles.
What’s it all about?
Creating innovative tools & training to uplift and support female referees
Promoting equal participation on and off the field
Encouraging dual careers for female athletes
From in-depth research and hands-on training to local and international testing of guidelines and a wide-reaching awareness campaign — this project is making real impact across Portugal, Serbia, and Spain from November 2025 to January 2027.
Co-funded by the European Union, “Empowered Female Referees” is not just a project — it’s a movement for fairness, visibility, and change.
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