FIM Women’s Commission – 20 Years: Past, Present and Future

As part of the FIM Sustainability Week, the FIM Women’s Commission proudly marks its twentieth anniversary by highlighting the essential role of women in leadership and sustainability across the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, recognise the present, and look towards the future, demonstrating how inclusion, education and leadership are fundamental to building a more sustainable motorcycling ecosystem.

At the heart of the FIM’s sustainability strategy lies the understanding that sustainability cannot be achieved without addressing inequality. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are embedded across the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing that social sustainability is inseparable from environmental and economic progress. Women are not only affected by global challenges such as climate change, inequality and economic instability, they are also key contributors to the solutions. As highlighted by UN Women, women play a vital role in addressing these challenges through leadership, innovation and knowledge sharing.

The FIM embraces this principle by actively working to increase the representation of women in leadership roles across the motorcycling ecosystem. This includes technical positions such as doctors, officials and sustainability officers, as well as administrative, governance and decision making roles within National Federations, Continental Unions, Boards of Directors and FIM Commissions. Encouraging more women to lead is a core recommendation of the FIM’s Equal Gender Opportunities framework, and one that continues to be translated into concrete action through education, pathways and support structures.

Since its creation, the FIM Women’s Commission has played a central role in driving this progress. Over the past twenty years, the Commission has contributed to the development of women’s championships across disciplines including motocross, enduro, trial, speedway and circuit racing. These initiatives have opened opportunities for female athletes while also strengthening governance, education and leadership pathways, laying the foundations for long term inclusion and sustainable development within the sport.

In 2026, the Commission proudly aligns its anniversary celebrations with FIM Sustainability Week, amplifying the voices of women in leadership across the FIM Family. Representatives from Continental Unions, National Federations, the FIM Administration and Sports Commissions will share their experiences and perspectives, helping to inspire future generations and reinforce the message that leadership, education and knowledge transfer are powerful drivers of sustainability.

The FIM invites the wider motorcycling community to explore the FIM Sustainability Report, which highlights concrete examples of progress and demonstrates how the Women’s Commission continues to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable and resilient future for motorcycling.

Janika Judeika, Director of the FIM Women’s Commission, stated: “Sustainability is not only about protecting our environment, it is also about creating equal opportunities, empowering people through education, and ensuring that future generations can see themselves represented in every level of our sport. Over the last twenty years, the FIM Women’s Commission has shown that when women are given opportunities to lead, inspire and contribute, motorcycling becomes stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable for everyone.”

Kattia Juárez Dubón, Director of the FIM International Sustainability Commission, added: “Climate change affects everyone, but its impact is often greater on women, who play a crucial role in building community resilience. At the FIM, we recognise our responsibility to act – by promoting alternative energies and embedding sustainability into the future of motorcycling. Women are not only participants in this transformation; they are essential leaders driving meaningful change.”

Through this campaign, the FIM Women’s Commission is supported by leading voices from across the motorcycling ecosystem, individuals and organisations who are already part of the solution and who demonstrate that women’s leadership and sustainability move forward together.