Together, Stronger: Championing Gender Equity through Sport

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Together, Stronger / أقَْوَى سَویّة (Sawia, Akwa) - a storytelling campaign from Free to Run.

Over the coming weeks and months on social media, we’ll highlight stories from athletes, advocates, and allies to raise awareness that sport is not free for girls and women everywhere.

At the heart of this campaign is a chant used during Free to Run trainings in Iraq: “Together, Stronger / أقَْوَى سَویّة (Sawia, Akwa).” 

In conflict-affected regions like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine, girls and young women face extraordinary barriers to participating in outdoor sports, from societal expectations and safety concerns to the daily realities of war and instability. At Free to Run, we’ve seen how running can be a transformative tool for leadership and gender justice. 

The phrase “Together, Stronger” mobilizes girls as they train locally, but it’s also a call for global solidarity. From Iraq to Toronto, Afghanistan to Berlin, and everywhere in between, we are amplifying the message that every girl deserves the freedom to move.

Through regular video episodes shared across social media, Together, Stronger will spotlight the stories of athletes who overcome challenges and advocate for gender equity.

Whether you run marathons or simply envision a world where outdoor sport is accessible for all, you have the power to amplify this campaign. Stay tuned for new episodes on our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and our new TikTok page.

ADD YOUR VOICE

Are you using sport to champion gender equity? Please share your story using the form below if you’d like to get involved!

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