International Women’s Day

Extraordinary and talented women worldwide are forging change. At Special Olympics Asia Pacific, we are surrounded by women of grit who smash stereotypes and break biases every day to lead, motivate and bring about much needed change.

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.

Ana Fernanda practica la gimnasia artística en Special Olympics Mexico, compitiendo a nivel nacional e internacional. También estudia en el Centro de Inclusión Municipal y Adaptación para Personas con Discapacidad – CIMAD, y toma cursos de computación. Es joven, pero sabe perfectamente la importancia de un mundo realmente inclusivo.

A Message about inclusion from NFL Assistance Coach Jennifer King.

Video highlighting the increasing number of participation by female athletes.

It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Loretta Claiborne, who has been involved in Special Olympics since 1970, shares the story of women’s empowerment through Special Olympics and sports.

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women participating in the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women participating in the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Harper’s Bazaar Arabia is honoring Special Olympics female athletes in an eight-page spread as part of its March issue.