On June 4–5, 2025, the diverse community of the SUPPORTER project gathered in Prague for its Final Conference. Sports students, researchers, higher education staff, policymakers, and practitioners of gender equality all played a crucial role in these two days of meaningful exchange, learning, and reflection.
As the SUPPORTER project nears its end, the Final Conference in Prague stands as a pivotal moment in the project’s quest to foster safer, more inclusive, and gender-equal environments in sports and higher education institutions across Central and Eastern Europe.
With over 160 participants, the event brought together inspiring voices and fresh perspectives from across the region and beyond.
Charles University has hosted in these two days all speakers, student leaders, sister project representatives, and participants who contributed to the discussions, at the rectorate´s Patriotic Hall. Big thank you to everyone involved in the conference preparation and realization.
Conference highlights
4 June – Creating safe and inclusive ecosystems in sports and higher education: How students can make a difference
This session explored how students are shaping change within their institutions and communities. From student-led initiatives to peer-to-peer interventions, participants shared practical strategies and personal experiences demonstrating the power of youth-led advocacy in preventing gender-based violence and promoting inclusive practices.
Download the presentations of day 1
5 June – Advancing Gender Equality Plans in widening higher education institutions: challenges, insights, and strategies
The second day brought together diverse voices from the SUPPORTER consortium and sister projects to reflect on GEP implementation in sports, agriculture, and research-focused institutions. The sessions provided valuable insights into overcoming structural and cultural barriers and highlighted adaptable models for institutional transformation.
Download the presentations of day 2
Photogallery from the conference here
