As the world continues to mark International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 this month, the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) reaffirms its commitment to advancing gender equality in sports leadership. With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) setting a minimum target of 30% female representation in leadership roles, ONOC is striving for a more ambitious goal of 50%.

Recent data on women’s representation across ONOC’s National Olympic Committees (NOCs) highlights significant progress in gender-balanced leadership. ONOC President, Dr. Robin Mitchell, emphasized that while the numbers reflect meaningful progress, there remains a need for continuous efforts to achieve true gender parity.

“We are encouraged by the strides made by our NOCs, particularly those that have surpassed the 50% mark in women's leadership representation. This progress aligns with ONOC’s ongoing commitment to governance reforms, gender equality, and strengthening Oceania’s presence in international Olympic affairs,” Dr. Mitchell stated.

He further urged all NOCs to continue championing women's leadership and to ensure that gender diversity remains a priority in future leadership elections.

As ONOC commemorates International Women’s Day 2025, it celebrates the contributions of women in sports leadership and reaffirms its pledge to build a more inclusive and equitable sporting landscape in the Oceania region.

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About ONOC 
Established in 1981, the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) is one of five Continental Associations. It looks after the interests of 17 member nations in the Oceania Region, including Australia and New Zealand as well as seven associate members. 

ONOC has an office in Guam where Secretary General Mr. Ricardo Blas is based and the Secretariat in Suva, Fiji, where the Office of the President Dr Robin Mitchell is located.
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For more information, please contact;
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Sitiveni Tawakevou
‍Chief Communications Officer (Acting)
sitiveni@oceanianoc.org

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