We Have to Empower Each Other
The Athletes Network for Safer Sports is an international network of people and organizations connected by our lived experience of abuse in sport.
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a member of our network for athletes and allies impacted by violence in sport?
Upcoming Activities
Learn about our upcoming webinars, workshops and other activities designed to support athletes and allies in their healing and advocacy journeys.
Resources
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Submission to UN Human Rights Report on Combating Discrimination and Violence Against Intersex Persons
> Ensuring the Rights of Intersex Athletes to Safe, Inclusive Sports Environments The LGBTI community faces numerous, often unique challenges when it comes to their right to participate in sport. Discriminatory narratives, exclusionary policies, and…
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Video Series: “This is Not Part of the Game.”
> Exploring the research on violence in sports Watch the first of our three-part video series exploring scientific data on violence in sports: “This is Not Part of the Game.” Led by Dr Aurelie Pankowiak,…
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ILO commits to expert meeting to enhance athlete rights and representation globally
> Expert meeting to follow up on Inaugural Global Dialogue Forum on Decent Work in the World of Sort The International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations agency responsible for promoting dignified working conditions worldwide…
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Sport has the potential to be a catalyst for human development, unity, and freedom, but too often it instead brings harm to athletes, fans, workers, journalists and communities. We exist to uncover and rectify the many abuses that exist both in and around sport – and transform sport into an authentic force for good.
