Lacrosse’s DNA is diverse, with Native American origins and the women’s International Federation being formalized prior to the men’s. Stemming from the belief that every person has the ability – and the fundamental human right – to participate in lacrosse, World Lacrosse is committed to being a leader among global sports organizations in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

World Lacrosse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
(adopted in 2021)

World Lacrosse is committed to the belief that our world must be inclusive in its diversity, visionary in its approach to equal opportunities in sports participation for all and pioneering in seeking equitable outcomes for all our stakeholders. Through our engagement in the sport of lacrosse internationally and regionally, we must be the voice of diversity, equity and inclusion for our athletes, coaches, staff and volunteers all over the world. We accomplish this by engaging in a robust and broad dialogue with our National and Continental Federations, committees and key organizations, and in acting as a role model for diversity, opportunity and inclusion for our members.

World Lacrosse’s Gender Equality and Diversity Policy, and Anti-Discrimination Policy can both be found in the WL Handbook.

News

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  I want all athletes to live out their dreamsMarch 8, 2023
• Lacrosse’s reflection of Black History Month: “It’s the work we are currently doing”February 22, 2023
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  World Lacrosse welcomes new board member, three member federationsNovember 18, 2021
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  World Lacrosse adopts new world championship structure, elects first diversity and inclusion director to board on concluding day of 2021 General AssemblyNovember 1, 2021