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Sport & Rights Alliance @Sport_Rights ·
21 Jan 1484511345538220033

📣”UEFA leaves human rights & sustainable development in the lurch”–@jeromelatta

Astute analysis in @lemonde on #UEFA’s disappointing sustainability & human rights strategy, citing many of the #SRA’s concerns.

Our full statement👉 https://sportandrightsalliance.org/uefa-fails-test-on-human-rights-strategy/
https://www.lemonde.fr/blog/latta/2021/12/31/luefa-laisse-les-droits-humains-et-le-developpement-durable-en-plan/

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Sport & Rights Alliance @Sport_Rights ·
19 Jan 1483871725830000642

🚨A member of China’s @Olympics committee has warned against athletes exercising their human rights.

“Any behavior or speech that is against the Olympic spirit, especially against the Chinese laws & regulations, are also subject to certain punishment.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2022/01/19/china-winter-olympics-politics-speech/

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Sport & Rights Alliance @Sport_Rights ·
18 Jan 1483530381978750984

Important article on athlete Akwasi Frimpong’s fight for inclusion at #Beijing2022 and how “in some contexts, abiding by ostensibly neutral rules means supporting the unjust status quo.”

#Olympics #WinterOlympics

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/akwasi-frimpong-winter-olympics/

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Sport & Rights Alliance @Sport_Rights ·
18 Jan 1483476779016749057

#SRA partner @survivorsarmy supports Michigan’s firing of President Schlissel but says the university must do more to address systemic sexual abuse – which includes listening to the survivors of Dr. Robert Anderson.

👇https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/2022/01/statement-on-michigan-president-mark-schlissels-firing/

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Sport & Rights Alliance @Sport_Rights ·
18 Jan 1483432033200267267

🚨 #SRA partner @WorldPlayersUtd today launched a report & comprehensive blueprint on the 6 reforms needed to ensure access to effective remedy in global sport.

👉https://uniglobalunion.org/news/world-players-association-releases-strategy-reformation-global-sports-system-justice

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