Media Releases

The ICFS is pleased to have submitted our Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court of the United States on the topic of sex-verification screening to protect equal opportunities for women's sports. Thanks to Dr. Emma Hilton for her expertise in writing this brief! Please note that the Supreme Court ruling on this case is expected in Summer 2026.

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) writes to express our profound appreciation for World Boxing’s bold decision to introduce mandatory sex testing for athlete eligibility in its competitions.

Re: Safety, Privacy and Fairness for Women and Girls in Gymnastics – Globally, nationally (in Canada) and provincially (in New Brunswick)

Open Letter Re: Safety, Privacy and Fairness for Women and Girls in Public Swimming Pools and Sports in New Brunswick, Canada

Under Coventry’s leadership, the IOC can pioneer science-based, equitable policies that safeguard the rights of female athletes.

Open Letter to President Trump: ICFS Statement on the NCAA’S new “Transgender Participation Policy”

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS)  celebrates two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. Click to find out more.

Read the International Olympic Committee's response to ICFS's open letter requesting they restore safety and fairness for women in sport.

The ICFS calls upon “you” - the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - to restore safety and fairness for female athletes.

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) wishes to offer input into Paddle UK's proposed Transgender Policy.

There are two boxers competing in the women’s category who some people believe to be male.

The controversy involving boxing participants Imane Khelif (Algeria) and Lin Yu-Ting (Chinese Taipei) at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris...

The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) wishes to respond to the speech you delivered at the recent EuroGames.

Edmonton, CAN - The International Consortium on Female Sports (ICFS) and the Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) announced the...

March 29, 2024 Premier Danielle Smith - Alberta Office of the Premier 307 Legislature Building 10800 – 97 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K...

ICFS calls on Rugby Canada to protect and support female rugby players and their right to fair and safe competition in Canada.

On Monday, November 6, 2023, athlete April Hutchinson was sent the following notification from her sports association, the Canadian...

November 2, 2023 Dear CEDAW committee member: We draw your attention to the press release and position paper led by the special...

United Nations Secretary-General International Olympic Committee Re: Rebuttal to Anti-Woman Statement by UN “Special Procedures” Dear...

31st May 2023 Re: Fairness in Women’s Hang Gliding & Paragliding Dear USHPA: The International Consortium on Female Sport (ICFS) includes...