Zane Gemze

Zane Gemze is the chairperson of the association 'Peldēt droši' in Latvia, advocating for improved swimming education in schools. She highlights the alarming statistics of drowning incidents, particularly among children and young people, and emphasizes the need for systematic swimming instruction. Gemze has been vocal about the lack of resources and structured programs for teaching swimming in schools, arguing for a more comprehensive approach that includes proper training for educators and the adoption of best practices from other countries.