UN Geneva exhibition at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

Thirteen photos from the “Not a Woman’s Job? Breaking Barriers in Sports” photo exhibition, which took place on 18 July 2023 at the UNOG premises, have been selected by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for an exhibition in Paris on the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The exhibition showcases women with the aim of breaking down gender barriers in sports. It is a collection of portraits celebrating athletes from all over the world who have defied gender stereotypes to thrive in roles typically considered to be for men. By demonstrating the successes of so many inspiring women, the project proves that every aspect of sport is a woman’s job. 

The exhibition will be displayed in Paris throughout the summer, first on the Ministry’s Convention site (22 July - 6 August) railings, then on those of the Quai d’Orsay (6 August - 9 September).

The project has been organized by the Perception Change Project in the United Nations Office in Geneva in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of France and the International Olympic Committee.