Activities
Learn about upcoming SRA webinars, workshops and press conferences.
Upcoming Activities
Athletes as Human Rights Defenders
Online Workshop: Exploring Impacts and Protections for Athletes who Speak Up for Human Rights According to the United Nations, Human Rights Defenders are defined as “…individuals, groups, and associations contributing to the effective elimination of all violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms of peoples and individuals…” The 1998 Declaration on Human Rights Defenders – […]
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 […]
Latest News
- World Cup: A Year Out, Growing Attacks on Rights
Largest-Ever Sporting Event Poses Major Risks for Fans, Workers & Athletes (Amsterdam, June 11, 2025) – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) should take immediate and demonstrable steps to safeguard human rights for all people involved in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. With just one year… Read more: World Cup: A Year Out, Growing Attacks on Rights - Reporters Without Borders Joins Sport & Rights Alliance to Champion Press Freedom in Sport
Ensuring Safety and Rights of Journalists in Sports More Important than Ever (Amsterdam, June 9, 2025) – The Sport & Rights Alliance is proud to announce its newest partner, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an international non-profit organization at the forefront of the defense and promotion of journalism and the right to information. This significant partnership underscores… Read more: Reporters Without Borders Joins Sport & Rights Alliance to Champion Press Freedom in Sport - Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death at Workplaces
Prevent, Investigate Deaths; Compensate Families; Mandate Life Insurance (Beirut) – Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities have failed to adequately protect workers from preventable deaths, investigate workplace safety incidents, and ensure timely and adequate… Read more: Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death at Workplaces