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Athletes as Human Rights Defenders
Online Workshop: Exploring Impacts and Protections for Athletes who Speak Up for Human Rights Please note this event has already taken place. Visit our blog to read a recap of the discussion. According to the United Nations, Human Rights Defenders are defined as “…individuals, groups, and associations contributing to the effective elimination of all violations of […]
Dynamics of Abuse: Gender-Based Violence
Online Workshop: Understanding the Risk Factors of Abuse in Sports Please note this event has already taken place. Visit our blog to read a recap of the discussion. 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 […]
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 […]
Petition: Put Human Rights at the Heart of Sport
Switzerland Must Ensure that Sports Bodies Respect Human Rights Sport unites people and can help overcome differences. It is also a lucrative business that too often comes at the expense of human rights. As the home country of the world’s biggest sports bodies, Switzerland must ensure that sports bodies respect human rights in all their […]
Latest News
- “It’s often still dangerous for athletes to speak out.”
Workshop Recap: Athletes as Human Rights Defenders The Athletes Network for Safer Sports held a workshop on June 27th on the topic of “Athletes as Human Rights Defenders.” Moderated by Network Coordinator Joanna Maranhão, the session explored what athletes face when they speak up for human rights and what practical measures should be put in… Read more: “It’s often still dangerous for athletes to speak out.” - US: FIFA Cancels Anti-Bias Messaging for Club World Cup
Soccer Governing Body Action For US Tournament Bodes Ill For 2026 World Cup (New York) – The global soccer governing body FIFA’s reported decision to cancel previously planned additional anti-racism and anti-discrimination messaging at Club World Cup venues in the United States signals a human rights risk for FIFA’s upcoming 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the Dignity… Read more: US: FIFA Cancels Anti-Bias Messaging for Club World Cup - Algeria: French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes sentenced to seven years in prison after over a year under a judicial control order
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the court of Tizi Ouzou’s decision to sentence French football journalist Christophe Gleizes to seven years in prison with immediate incarceration. Arrested and held under a judicial control order since 28 May 2024, he has now been unjustly convicted and imprisoned for simply doing his job. He will appeal the… Read more: Algeria: French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes sentenced to seven years in prison after over a year under a judicial control order