P-06-1561 Close the gender gap in Welsh women’s football: fund a national equality plan

This petition was submitted by Osamagbe Izevbigie, having collected 335 signatures.

Text of petition:

Despite progress in recent years, Welsh women’s football still lacks equal development pathways, funding, and visibility. Girls face barriers to progressing beyond the grassroots level, especially after U19. We need a national plan that ensures parity across youth and elite levels by 2030. Wales cannot afford to lose more talent to inequality.

Additional information:

We call on the Welsh Government to provide the funding to enable the FAW and Sport Wales to deliver a 5-point plan:
• Create Women’s U21 and U23 national teams
• Expand access through regional talent ID and outreach
• Guarantee equal media promotion
• Introduce a national player support scheme
• Publish a measurable 5-year national equality plan
This is about opportunity, fairness, and Wales leading the way in women’s sport.

Senedd Constituency and Region:

• Cardiff South and Penarth
• South Wales Central