Leeds United partner with Her Game Too to raise awareness of sexist abuse in football
Players will show their support by wearing branded warm-up t-shirts during Sunday's match against Manchester United
Last updated 17th Feb 2022
Leeds United have partnered with Her Game Too, to create further awareness around the problems females can face both on matchdays and online.
Leeds players will show their support by wearing branded warm-up t-shirts during Sunday's match against Manchester United
Her Game Too was founded by 12 female football fans in May 2021.
Their aim is to build a more welcoming environment for young girls and females at stadiums, championing women who play football, work in football and support football.
The group also campaigns against the online abuse women suffer.
They want to create further awareness, carry out research, educate the next generation, offer support for reporting systems in place at clubs and develop a strong sense of community and create strong relationships with other relevant partners.
“Since a young age I've been a hugely passionate Leeds fan but have always felt out of place as a female in a male-dominated game."
Jessica Furness, one of the founders of Her Game Too and an avid Leeds United supporter, said:
"As the Co-founder and Leeds United ambassador of Her Game Too, this partnership means the world to me! It was always a personal aim of mine to see this happen since we started the campaign last year, football is most certainly a game for all but sadly sexism is still rife in the beautiful game.
“Since a young age I've been a hugely passionate Leeds fan but have always felt out of place as a female in a male-dominated game. I'm really looking forward to working with the club on promoting equality, raising awareness on sexism and empowering women in football. We want to make their experiences as enjoyable and safe as possible, not just for the female Leeds fans of today but also tomorrow.
“The club have been amazing and so eager with getting this partnership over the line in the best way possible from start to finish and I am so grateful for that. I can't wait to see what we can achieve together. Marching On Together, no matter what gender you are - it's Her Game Too."
“Sexism and abuse towards females will absolutely not be tolerated by anyone associated with the club."
Angus Kinnear, CEO at Leeds United, added:
“We are really pleased to finally announce our new partnership with Her Game Too, as we continue to fight against any form of discrimination.
“Sexism and abuse towards females will absolutely not be tolerated by anyone associated with the club and we hope that by supporting important campaigns and organisations such as Her Game Too, it will only help us in ensuring that everyone feels welcome and safe when they are at Elland Road.
“I know that all of our supporters will get behind this campaign and help us to encourage women and girls to attend games, show their support freely online and follow the club they love.”