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.
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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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Olympics: Abuse in Indian Wrestling Exposes Need for Global Hotline
New Report Reveals Need for Reforms Ahead of India’s Bid for 2036 Olympics Content Warning/Advisory: This statement mentions sexual assault, rape, and the alleged abuser’s name. (Nyon, Switzerland, 23 July 2024) – The International Olympic…
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Take Action: Join the #Hello Campaign
Tell the IOC to Answer the Call For athletes facing abuse, a hotline is a lifeline. Athletes deserve a hotline that works. Our latest report shows once again that athletes facing abuse often have nowhere…
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Olympics: Sex Offenders Have No Place at the Games
Survivor-led Groups Call for Disqualification of Athlete Sex Offender From Paris 2024 (Nyon, Switzerland – 5 July, 2024) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should prohibit Dutch volleyball player Steven Van de Velde’s participation in the…
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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.
