Today The FA joins millions around the globe in celebrating International Women's Day.
On Monday FIFA hosted the Women's Football & Leadership conference, which featured a special appearance from Tennis legend Billie Jean King.
Martin Glenn, chief executive, said: "At The FA, it is important to recognise and celebrate International Women’s Day. I want this organisation to be a place where more talented women flourish.
"We know that gains have been made in tackling gender equality and sexism in football, but there is a cultural change that we, along with our partners, still need to drive.
"I feel that, with the raft of training and awareness raising being delivered in this field across the game and with our operations, football participation, communications and HR divisions all being led by female directors, we're on the right track."
“I know first-hand however, that the experiences of many women in the game are increasingly positive”
Martin Glenn FA chief executive
On the launch of a survey by the campaign group, Women in Football which couch's the thoughts of women working across the game, Heather Rabbatts, chair of The FA's Inclusion Advisory Board, said:
“We still have a considerable way to go before there is a level playing field for women working across the game.
"Surveys like this are a good indicator of where the industry is on some of these critical issues and incidents of bullying, sexism and sexual harassment, must be dealt with whenever and wherever they arise in the game.
“I know first-hand however, that the experiences of many women in the game are increasingly positive; there are more women than ever before, working in and making a fantastic contribution to football, both on and off the field.
“As Chair of the Inclusion Advisory Board, it is our job to oversee the delivery of clear actions to improve all aspects of diversity, including more women at every level in the football workforce. I am confident we will continue to make progress in this respect."
