Activities
Learn about upcoming SRA webinars, workshops and press conferences.
Upcoming Activities
Previous Activities
Dynamics of Abuse: Gender-Based Violence
Online Workshop: Understanding the Risk Factors of Abuse in Sports The impact of interpersonal violence in sport is becoming widely known and recognized as rooted in power imbalances. Abuse in sports is often driven by patterns of power and control that disproportionately impact women and girls. The risks of experiencing gender-based violence in the context […]
ILGA World Conference: Sport & Rights Alliance Session on LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Sport
Shifting Narratives: Trans, Gender-Diverse and Intersex Rights in, around and through Sports At this year’s ILGA World Conference on November 14th at 11:00 am, the Sport & Rights Alliance, the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR), and ILGA World will host a special session on LGBTQI+ rights in sports, especially the inclusion of trans, […]
Advocacy Tools & Strategies for Advancing the Rights of Impacted People
Please note this event has already taken place. Visit our blog to read a recap of the discussion. Elevating Advocacy Skills to Advance Rights & Ensure Justice The next workshop hosted by the Athletes Network for Safer Sports will provide a space to exchange knowledge and experiences in advocacy efforts on ending abuse both within […]
Women’s EURO in Switzerland: Opportunities and risks from a human rights perspective
Event co-organised by Amnesty International Switzerland and Sport & Rights Alliance Kickoff for a discussion on the human rights risks of the Women’s European Championship in Switzerland and on the responsibility of sports associations. Event co-organized by Amnesty International Switzerland and the Sport and Rights Alliance. Wednesday, 18 September 2024 18:30 – 21:00 | Spittelsaal, […]
Holistic & Collective Care Strategies for People Impacted by Abuse in Sports
Join Our First Wellbeing Workshop The Athletes Network for Safer Sports, a program of the Sport & Rights Alliance, invites you to the first of a series of webinars designed to support athletes and allies impacted by abuse in sports in their healing and advocacy journeys. Our first event will discuss wellbeing strategies, trauma-informed practices, […]
Meet & Greet: Athletes Network for Safer Sports
Please note this event has already taken place. Visit our blog to read a recap of the discussion. Meet the Network Advisory Council Join us for our first online event to meet the people behind the Athletes Network and learn more about becoming a member. Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024 Time: 10:00 New York // 11:00 São Paulo […]
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