Our Focus
The Fair Play for Girls in Sports Project spurs schools and park and recreation departments to treat girls equally on and off the field, through litigation, technical assistance, training, and legislative advocacy.
Focusing particularly on girls of color and girls who live in low-income communities, this work promotes the health, educational achievement, and future employment opportunities of girls. Girls who play sports have higher self-esteem and greater physical fitness; they make healthier decisions about drugs, alcohol, and relationships; and they earn higher wages as adults in the workplace.
Participation Gap Calculator
Find out how many girls there should be in your school’s athletic program (e.g., elementary, middle, or high school) — to ensure the share of female students enrolled matches the share of female students participating in athletics.
Highlights of Our Work
The New York Times Features LAAW’s Case Against Campbell HS Seeking Gender Equity for Student Athletes in Hawai’i
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Uneven Playing Fields: In Depth Report on Gender Inequity in High School Sports Features LAAW’s Clients and Attorneys
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Settlement with Vista Unified School District Concerning Gender Equity in Athletics Featured in Multiple News Outlets
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