19 year-old Jumping athlete Leila Malki.

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Inspirational Women: Jumping athlete Leila Malki

The month of March is known internationally as Gender Equality Month and this year’s theme – to #EmbraceEquity – calls on everyone to do their part to improve gender equality.

One key way to #EmbraceEquity is through allyship, because change can only happen when people actively promote gender equality and equity through supportive and collaborative relationships.  

This month, the FEI is bringing readers a series of stories from equestrian women talking about the people who have played a key role in helping them make their mark on the field-of-play.

Growing up in Palestine, 19 year-old Jumping athlete Leila Malki has had to travel up to eight hours each weekend, passing several checkpoints to Jordan, where she has access to suitable training facilities.

In this first edition of the Gender Equality Month series, the FEI Against All Odds Award 2018 winner explains who has been her greatest advocate and what they have done to support her sporting career.

Read Leila’s story via the FEI here.

Source: FEI press release

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