UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS

UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS

Volker Türk blasts global sports bodies for huge wage gaps, urging urgent action to give women athletes fair pay, workplace protections, and leadership roles.

Türk highlighted the staggering pay disparity: top male footballers earn $1.8 million annually, while women at top clubs make just $24,000 on average. Many female athletes juggle other jobs due to low pay and face poor maternity leave and harassment protections. He called on nations and clubs to enforce anti-discrimination laws, promote equal pay, and showcase women’s achievements fairly in the media.

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