The recent decision by the Swiss government to drastically reduce funding for the 2025 Uefa Women's European Championships is a blow to women's sports. This major tournament, originally allocated a budget of 15 million francs (£13.5million), has seen its funding cut down to a mere four million (£3.6m). This move sends an alarming message about how women's sports are valued and supported.

Women’s sport is on the rise globally, with increasing viewership and participation rates. For instance, FIFA reported that the 2019 Women’s World Cup attracted more than one billion viewers worldwide. Such growth signifies that women's sports deserve equal support and investment as their male counterparts.

We urge Switzerland to uphold their initial commitment or alternatively pass on hosting duties to a country willing to fully support this prestigious event. It is crucial not only for fair play but also for encouraging future generations of female athletes who look up these tournaments as inspiration.

Please sign this petition urging Switzerland not only reinstate full funding but also reaffirm their commitment towards promoting equality in sports.

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The CommBank Matilda’s – International women’s football’s most recent success story

The CommBank Matildas is Australia’s most valuable national sporting team and the worth of its
brand has increased fivefold since the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New
Zealand 2023™.

CommBank Matildas’ seven matches during the tournament attracted 403,136 fans, with an average of 57,591 for each match, accounting for 99.92% capacity at each venue.

Record sales in merchandise with CommBank Matildas jerseys outselling past editions 13:1.
Football Australia, Annual Review 2023, (2023):
https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2023
12/20484_FA_Annual%20Review_2023_Final_Low%20Res_Interactive-compressed.pdf

2022 Euros – The Lioness Legacy
� “UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022/23 season (group stage onwards) achieved a total
attendance of 681,175 – a 23% increase on the 2021/22 season and a record average match
attendance of 11,166. There were also several national attendance records broken and domestic
women’s competition crowds continued to rise across the continent.”
� Post 2022 Euros: “2.3 million more women and girls [were] playing football post-tournament
compared to the prior season.
� 84% of surveyed spectators say that UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 has improved their perceptions of
women’s football.

Made by Ella & Ally, two passionate women's football fans!