Helena Aires

Vicepresident of the Portuguese Federation of Basketball

What is the role of sport in your life? When and how did you start your relationship with this sport that you represent?

What do you think about women representation in sports organizations today?

As deputy chair of the board, did you participate in the definition and implementation of gender equality policies? If yes, what were those policies? Why do you think they are useful? If not, why not?

What are your duties in your sport corporate board? And how long have you held your position on the board?

What are the main challenges you have faced since taking on your current role?

What is your opinion on the current level of female participation in sport organizations?

What other policies or measures do you consider to be important to adopt to foster equality?

Do you think your representation on the board contributes more broadly to gender equality in society? If yes, how? If no, why?

What advice would you give to other women taking up sports boards positions?