The European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation (ENGSO)

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ENGSO has been raising awareness and actively advocating for the acknowledgement of the importance of sport at all levels since before the Treaty of Lisbon. Our work, as the trusted and knowledgeable voice of grassroots sport of the European Union institutions and other sport stakeholders, leaves a recognisable fingerprint on shaping the EU sports policy and European sport for the benefit of our societies.

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ENGSO recent publications

POSITION PAPER ON EU WORK PLAN FOR SPORT 2024-2027

The EU Work Plan for Sport, adopted by the Council of the European Union, is a strategic document on sport, outlining priorities, objectives, and activities related to sports policy.

summary: POSITION PAPER ON EU WORK PLAN FOR SPORT 2024-2027

The EU Work Plan for Sport, adopted by the Council of the European Union, is a strategic document on sport, outlining priorities, objectives, and activities related to sports policy.

ENGSO White Paper on Sustainability

Sustainability and the responsible use of resources is something that individuals, companies, governments and also sport organisations have to consider. Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future.

Position Paper on Gender Equality

Aligned with the EWS Strategy 2024-2027, this new Position Paper on Gender Equality intends to give ENGSO members a clear picture of what ENGSO stands for and a practical inspiration to develop gender equality strategies/policies in their own organisations and networks at national level.

ENGSO Position On the European Sport Model

Drawn up in collaboration with the members, the position paper lays explicitly the focus on the bottom part of the pyramidal structure – the grassroots sport movement

White paper: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSIBLE SPORTS

The research for the White Paper was focused on three main dimensions related to the topic of accessibility: physical, geographical and socio-economic accessibility.

We stand in solidarity with Ukraine: statement from ENGSO, ENGSO Youth & Young Delegates

As the European Sports NGO representing the civil society of sport, our aim is to stand up for peace, defend and promote human rights, and fight inequality, discrimination, violence, abuse and hate in sport and through sport.

Statement from the ENGSO Executive Committee on the situation in Ukraine

Horrified by the attack on Ukraine and its people, ENGSO reaffirms its solidarity for Ukraine, condemns the violence ordered by the Russian and Belarusian governments.