World Table Tennis Day
Popular, Universal & Inclusive
World Table Tennis Day is annually celebrated on April 6 since 2015, also marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. We want this day to be socially inclusive and use it as an excuse to celebrate our sport for one day. The ultimate aim is to keep as many people as possible involved with table tennis.
Until 1 November 2020, we are looking for WTTD Promoters as an opportunity for you to make WTTD and our beloved sport more popular in your country or territory! Find out more here or click on the button to apply straight away.
World Table Tennis Day 2021
4 FEMpowerment
Background: Why FEMpowerment?
We believe that the fight for equal fundamental human rights is not only related to females! Everyone, including men and boys, HAS TO be involved, too:
- General low participation rate of women and girls in table tennis
- Unfair situation: All genders should have the same human rights, which is still not yet achieved
- Girls and women constitute the largest group of disadvantaged people
Since Covid-19:
- Data shows increase of violence against women and girls [1]
- In particular domestic violence
- Struggle to access services e.g. health, police and sport facilities
Host a WTTD 2021 event or celebrate online to make your contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality! [2]
Because gender equality is central to the achievement of all SDGs as it is not only a human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world!
Empowered (wo)men empower EVERYONE!
To ALL people around the world: No matter who you are, no matter how different you are in terms of age, gender, social status, culture and physical ability, join our World Table Tennis Day 2021 celebrations to empower women and girls from your community!
What is your mother doing on April 6? Your sister? Your girlfriend? Your daughter? Your neighbour? Your classmate? Bring them along to play table tennis! Support their development of knowledge and skills in order to get them empowered!
Create a safe and fair environment for girls and women at your WTTD event!
In times of Covid-19 we recommend EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE to be in solidarity with our community! Keep up to date on your local, regional and national limitations and restrictions to celebrate in a healthy environment and to flatten the curve. Thus, we are going to offer you two ways to join WTTD 2021:
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- Virtual celebration - for those, where Covid-19 is still present
- Physical celebration - for those, who are allowed to host an event
Thank you for being part of it, for joining our WTTD family and for contributing to gender equality in your community!
JOIN OUR COLOURFUL FAMILY!
If you have troubles opening it, please download the document and send it together with the requested attachments to april6@foundation.ittf.com.
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