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Register for the Edit-a-thon on May 6
On May 6, 2025, the Edit-a-thon will take place under the motto «For more visibility on Wikipedia.» This year, the thematic focus is on «Women in Sports,» in keeping with the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Zurich and seven other venues in Switzerland. The event is aimed at anyone who enjoys writing and is interested in gender equality. No prior knowledge is required. The aim of the May event is to highlight the digital underrepresentation of female athletes and thus break down prejudices in an increasingly AI-driven world. Participants can submit suggestions for relevant women who have not yet been included.
Registration
You can now register for the edit-a-thon on May 6, 2025. register. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a Wikipedia training session. The writing event will officially start at 5:15 p.m. and end around 9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Detailed information will be provided to participants after registration.
Due to the thematic focus, we are supporting the 13th edition of the Edit-a-thon as an event partner.
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Panel discussion «Women in Sport» organized by Frauenzentrale Zürich
On June 25, 2025, Frauenzentrale Zürich will host a panel discussion on the topic of «Women in Sports.» The evening will provide honest insights into the world of women in sports, offer space for exchange, encounter, and empowerment, and encourage reflection.
Coming soon
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6–9 p.m.
- Impact Hub Zurich, Event Space Bogen D
- with Leandra Flury, soccer player at Grasshopper Club Zurich and head of early development at the city of Wallisellen, and Jessica Domingues Matic, soccer player at FFC Südost Zurich, referee at Grasshopper Club Zurich, photographer and videographer at FC Seefeld, and content manager
Here Click here for all information and to register.
Due to the thematic focus and as part of our accompanying measures, we are supporting the panel discussion.
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Be part of the Surprise Street Football Tournament for Women
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Surprise is organizing a free half-day football tournament for women at the Schütze Areal. The tournament is open to all interested women, regardless of whether they play in a soccer club or have never kicked a ball before.
Coming soon
– Saturday, May 17, 2025, tournament from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Meet at 11:15 a.m. at the tournament office.
– The tournament will be played in mixed teams.
Participation is free of charge, and each player will receive free refreshments.
Here you can find further information and register.
We are supporting the Surprise Women's Tournament as part of the accompanying measures for the Women's Euro 2025.
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Zurich celebrates female sports heroes
The "Female sports heroes" project by the IdéeSport foundation proves that every girl can be a sports heroine – regardless of athletic performance, cultural background, or physical appearance. Over the coming months, the IdéeSport foundation and its partners will be putting women's sport in the spotlight. With the support of the city of Zurich, it will be celebrating the diversity of women's and girls' sport in Zurich. The aim of the project is to create new female role models in sport and thereby motivate girls to get more exercise.
Month of Sports Heroines
In March, over 35 female sports heroine events will take place in the city of Zurich. Numerous female athletes from competitive and recreational sports will become sports heroines and introduce children and young people to their sport and their motivation for doing it. The sports heroines will become realistic role models for the participants, convey a positive image of sport, and thus motivate children and young people to do more sport and exercise. Find out more here about events in your area.
A free collection album
In addition to the events, IdéeSport is launching the Sports heroines collection booklet It features female athletes from a wide range of sports and performance levels – and the city of Zurich has its own double page. Girls can learn about different sports and stories of female sports heroes in a playful way, motivating them to get active themselves. All stickers and the booklet are free of charge and available at over 50 distribution points such as schools, daycare centers, and libraries.
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Zurich and the other host cities are setting a joint example in sustainability.
The city of Zurich is paying close attention to sustainability in all its activities related to the tournament. To this end, it is working closely with the other host cities of Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Sion, St. Gallen, and Thun. All host cities have adopted a joint sustainability charter to provide guidance.
The Sustainability Charter of the host city of Zurich provides an overview of the measures in Zurich. The city of Zurich is focusing on sports promotion projects for women and girls.