UNICEF Australia and Cricket Australia make an appeal for gender equality at the Women’s Ashes MELBOURNE, 29 JANUARY 2025 – UNICEF Australia and Cricket Australia have teamed up to make every appeal at the CommBank Women’s Ashes Test an appeal for gender equality – for girls who can’t make it to the pitch. The partnership will help support UNICEF’s programs in countries across the world, addressing critical issues like education, child marriage, safety, and adolescent health – such as UNICEF-supported programs in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, a UNICEF-supported sport for development program aims to ensure girls have the opportunity to participate in sports – particularly cricket – to help them build their strength, give them an opportunity to participate in the community, support their learning, and build their skills in leadership and confidence. Also in Sri Lanka, UNICEF is supporting healthcare providers with maternal care training, making it possible for healthcare providers to counsel ...
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Cricket Australia and UNICEF Australia set to appeal for gender equality with new partnership Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Photo Source: Cricket Australia Instagram Cricket Australia has today announced UNICEF Australia as a new Social Impact Partner for the next three years. Media Opportunity Reminder: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley, UNICEF Australia CEO Tony Stuart, Australian player Kim Garth, Australian Women’s Head Coach Shelley Nitschke and former Australian captain Meg Lanning will be available to media at the 11am AEDT at the MCG today. The purpose-led partnership promotes UNICEF Australia’s ‘Until Every Girl Can Play’ campaign, raising awareness for the millions of girls around the world who are denied their most basic rights like education, health, nutrition and access to safety. The campaign will feature throughout the summer of cricket, including at the CommBank Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test at the MCG where ‘The Appeal Appeal’ will turn ...
T20 World Cup 2022 Champions set to inspire legacy of Multicultural Inclusion Source:icc-cricket.com The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has today unveiled its ‘2022 Champions’, with 38 industry leaders signing on to support a global celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity through the event. Hailing from more than 15 different cultural backgrounds and from across the fields of sport, business, and community, each ‘Champion’ has committed to connecting people through cricket and culture to instil a sense of belonging and inclusion. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the biggest global sporting event to be held in Australia this year, with 16 nations competing in 45 matches across seven host cities from October 16 to November 13. Read more information about the 2022 Champions. With less than 200 days to go until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 gets underway, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled its ‘2022 ...
