Gender Equality

Gender equality isn’t optional—it’s essential. Women must be present and have a clear and strong voice at every level of the game, from the pitch to the boardroom. Our Gender Equality pillar drives action to break barriers, amplify female leadership, and ensure equal opportunities across football. 

Female Leaders Program

Female Leaders
Program

Gathering

A dedicated space for women to connect, grow, and lead. Held at every WFS event, it brings together young professionals and industry pioneers to share insights, build networks, and create a stronger, bolder, and more equal game.
Support Female Leadership

La Menina

Our Menina tours cities to empower young girls through football. With dynamic activations and inspiring role models, it creates opportunities for them to play, learn, and grow. More than a game, it’s a movement—breaking barriers and shaping the next generation of female leaders in football.
Host La Menina

Workshops

Our workshops dive into the most important topics in women’s football and the role of women in sports. Led by top experts and industry leaders, these sessions spark meaningful discussions and real solutions, from performance to leadership.
Share your expertise

Female Leaders Pass

All our events offer exclusive discounts to bring more women to the stage and the seats at World Football Summit. Aiming for 30% female speakers and 20% female audience, we're turning equality into action. Women belong in football—it's time to claim your place, and we're here to support you.
Secure your spot

Gathering

A dedicated space for women to connect, grow, and lead. Held at every WFS event, it brings together young professionals and industry pioneers to share insights, build networks, and create a stronger, bolder, and more equal game.
Support Female Leadership

La Menina

Our Menina tours cities to empower young girls through football. With dynamic activations and inspiring role models, it creates opportunities for them to play, learn, and grow. More than a game, it’s a movement—breaking barriers and shaping the next generation of female leaders in football.
Host La Menina

Workshops

Our workshops dive into the most important topics in women’s football and the role of women in sports. Led by top experts and industry leaders, these sessions spark meaningful discussions and real solutions, from performance to leadership.
Share your expertise

Female Leaders Pass

All our events offer exclusive discounts to bring more women to the stage and the seats at World Football Summit. Aiming for 30% female speakers and 20% female audience, we're turning equality into action. Women belong in football—it's time to claim your place, and we're here to support you.
Secure your spot

The next generation
of revolutionaries

The next generation
of revolutionaries

WFS and Johan Cruyff Institute offered three exclusive scholarships for women ready to shape the future of football. 

100% scholarship for Master in Football Business with FC Barcelona

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Khalida Popal,ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤFounder - Gilr Power

"Receiving this scholarship is deeply meaningful to me. As a refugee and someone who has spent years advocating for the rights of women and girls through football, this opportunity is more than just academic; it’s a powerful reminder that our voices and efforts matter. It gives me the chance to grow, to learn, and to bring even greater impact to the communities I serve."

50% scholarship for Master in Football Business Online

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Maria Tavares, ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤFounder & CEO - AGMF Consulting

"First of all, a huge thank you to the #JC Institute for organizing this contest and also for the excellence of your programs, which motivated us all to participate. I promise to represent all the women who submitted their applications with flying colors. I'm proud to have won this position, receiving this scholarship means a lot to me and I hope to honor it in the best possible way."

50% scholarship for Blended Master in Sport Business

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Paula Regil, ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤAudiovisual Production Controller - TRES60

"Having the opportunity to train at an institution bearing the name of Johan Cruyff is truly a privilege for me. Sport and communication are my two passions, so I’m very excited about this new adventure, which I’m sure will allow me to continue growing both professionally and personally."
  • June 11 – Applications open

  • July 11 – Applications close

  • July 14–18 – Final evaluation and scholarship confirmation by Johan Cruyff Institute

  • July 21 – Winners announced

  • October 15–16 – Official scholarship award ceremony at WFS Madrid

Stay tuned to know the winners!

WFS Panels: Thought leaders in action

WFS Panels:
Thought leaders in action

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The movement

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