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

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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.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 26/01/2026. 

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It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 24/11/2025. 

Senedd Constituency and Region:

• Cardiff South and Penarth
• South Wales Central

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