The Legacy and Sustainability plan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games — 61 INTRODUCING THE EQUALITY LABEL Paris 2024 wants to use the Games as a platform • implement tangible actions to make sure to promote gender equality, inclusion and the the Games are accessible, inclusive and fight against all of forms of discrimination, which egalitarian for all; is why it teamed up with the French State to create • support projects combating violence in sport, an “Equality” events label for the Paris 2024 Games. encouraging diversity and empowerment With this label, Paris 2024 is the first organiser through sport; of a major sporting event to take on • encourage more women to take part in sports a comprehensive and structured approach traditionally dominated by men and, conversely, to gender equality, with the aim of inspiring future promote other disciplines among men; editions of the Games and other sporting events. • change representations in sport and breathe new life into the image of certain disciplines, As part of this label, Paris 2024 has, with the French making them more inclusive and Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sport deconstructing any associated gender-related and the Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, stereotypes. Diversity and Equal Opportunities, committed Paris 2024 is also supporting the Host City’s from 2020 to: strategy to increase female sports participation • ensure professional equality, diversity in public spaces and help schools encourage all and a discrimination-free environment within children to get involved in all sports irrespective Paris 2024 and its volunteer programme; of their gender. SETTING AN EXAMPLE BY DELIVERING A UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE EDITION OF THE GAMES Paris 2024 wants to make sure that everyone to online information, ticket purchasing, can fully participate in the Games, regardless transport, celebration and competition venues, of their specific permanent or temporary needs event broadcasts, the Village, tourist related to physical, sensory or intellectual destinations and activities in host regions, disabilities or linguistic or cultural barriers. as well as all experiences related to the Games. Paris 2024 is currently examining all solutions This will be demonstrated through accessibility that could help facilitate equal access for all for both volunteers and spectators at the Games.