Exploring the Consultation Results for UNESCO’s Global Policy Standards
In collaboration with UNESCO’s Sport Section, the Sport & Rights Alliance has led a two-phase consultation consisting of an online survey and in-person focus groups to gather the perspectives of impacted people on UNESCO’s Global Policy Standards for Inclusive, Equitable and Safe Sport and Physical Education (Global Policy Standards).
The Global Policy Standards aim to harmonize approaches to safe sport across UNESCO member states, provide a clear benchmark and metrics for measuring progress and accountability, guide evidence-based policy and practices and continue to build the momentum to improve safe sport efforts at the global level.
As global discussions around safe sport continue to gain momentum, the Athletes Network for Safer Sports is hosting a 1-hour workshop to share the results of the consultation and ensure our community remains informed about the latest developments in our field.
In view of our mission to create and strengthen safe spaces for people affected by abuse in sport to heal, amplify one another’s voices, and advocate for systemic change, we hope you will join us and bring any questions you may have about the the Global Policy Standards.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Time: 09:00 New York // 11:00 São Paulo // 15:00 Zurich
Format: 1-hour online session with interpretation in Spanish and Portuguese.
Panelists:
- Diaba Konaté (she/her): former French basketball and NCAA collegiate player, advocate for human rights and against hijab bans.
- Kim Shore (she/her): recognized safe sport advocate, former elite athlete, sport abuse survivor and co-founder of Gymnasts for Change Canada.
- Nancy McLennan (she/her): Fit for Life Lead and program specialist at UNESCO’s sports sector.
Moderator: Joanna Maranhão, (she/her) Network Coordinator at the SRA
