2024 Annual Report: From Vision to Action

Reimagining the Future for Sport & Human Rights

“The past year has shed a light on the critical impact that sport has on human rights and the true depth of the fight for equity, justice and transparency. Sport was put on check as global sport governing bodies were urged to demonstrate their commitment to human rights. While we can point to significant breakthroughs in these organizations, many have not lived up to the test,” writes Andrea Florence, executive director of the Sport & Rights Alliance in our 2024 Annual Report below.

“The events the past year have urged us to reimagine social development in ways we haven’t done before. It has reinforced the notion that sport is at the epicenter of the global debate, and we can no longer ignore its influence of people’s everyday lives. We know that real change comes from the ground up. That’s why we remain committed to centering the voices of those who have been silenced and violated by sport – athletes, fans, workers, journalists and communities – in all our work.

“We invite you to read this report not just as a record of our activities, but as a testament to the power of sport to drive collective action and the urgency of our shared mission to end suffering and abuse and thrive as humans – both on and off the field.”

Read our 2024 Annual Report below.

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