The Legacy and Sustainability plan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games — 97 THE “ FEMALE LEADERS ” PROGRAMME In January 2020, the French National Olympic and Sports Committee launched the Female Leaders programme to boost female representation in sports management bodies and celebrate female participation in sport. The programme intends to build momentum through various initiatives for and with present and future female leaders as well as male leaders, organising workshops and conferences throughout the year to ensure interactions and networking with experts. THE EQUALITY LABEL: A TOOL ALSO DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE THE LEGACY LEFT BEHIND BY THE GAMES • CHAMPIONING THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN THROUGH SPORT In response to reduced levels of physical activity and sport among teenage girls, Paris 2024 seeks to support sports participation among and the emancipation of women through sport. Paris 2024 aims to help the sporting movement achieve equality and increase female sports participation by mobilising a number of stakeholders to support this cause to ensure an enduring legacy throughout France. Harnessing sport to empower girls is one of the challenges raised by the Equality label. In addition to its role in organising an edition of the Games that can be held up as an inspiring example in that respect, the label seeks to shine a spotlight, both nationally and internationally, on the gender equality cause and the fight against discrimination. By supporting increased sports participation among and the emancipation of girls and women through sport, the Equality label strives to guarantee a post- Games social legacy all over France. © – Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images