Brussels, 12/06/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 12 and Friday 13 June, Commissioner for Sport Androulla Vassiliou will etake part in the 6th World Conference on Women in Sport, organised in Helsinki by the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) and the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee. The aim of this event is to develop dialogue on the subject of women in sport and help towards developing positive progress in this area. Although more women are participating sport, a lot still needs to be done in the area of gender equality. Women remain underrepresented in coaching and occupy only a few high-level posts. Some sportswomen also have to confront sexual harassment and violence. During the conference, Commissioner Vassiliou will underline the Commission's involvement in promoting equality in sport and will propose cooperation with the Olympic committees and EU, so as to develop joint action in this field. (IL)