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Flawed Human Rights Assessment of Saudi Arabia’s Bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup
Human rights groups, football supporters, worker organisations express “deep concern” at global law firm’s flawed World Cup 2034 assessment A flawed human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid by AS&H Clifford Chance – part of the global partnership of London-based law firm Clifford Chance – leaves the global firm at risk […]
Submissions to UN Special Rapporteur Reports on Violence Against Women & Girls and Right to Participate in Sport
All Women and Girls Deserve the Right to Participate in Sports Free from Abuse, Violence and Discrimination The Sport & Rights Alliance is actively engaged in pushing back against the anti-rights movement and its weaponization of sport which is driving misinformation and real harm to trans, gender diverse and intersex people. Sport has the power […]
Trans, Gender Diverse and Intersex Inclusion in Sports is a Human Right
This statement calls for inclusive approaches to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender identity or sex characteristics, can participate safely and equitably in sports. We, the undersigned organizations and individuals committed to gender equality, human rights, social justice, and LGBTIQ+ rights, welcome the report on the right to participate in sports by Alexandra Xanthaki, the […]
Letter to FIFA Council Members Re: Israeli Settlements and the Israel Football Association
To: FIFA Council Members (via email) Cc: Gianni Infantino, FIFA PresidentMattias Graftström, FIFA Secretary GeneralEmilio Garcia, FIFA Legal Affairs and Compliance Director Re: Israeli Settlements and the Israel Football Association Dear FIFA Council Members, We are writing to encourage you to fulfil FIFA’s responsibilities under its Statutes and international law by ending FIFA’s de facto recognition […]
Olympics: Overturn Athlete’s Disqualification for Speaking Out
Olympic Authorities Violated Manizha Talash’s Right to Free Expression (Nyon, August 16, 2024) – The disqualification of the Olympic breaking athlete Manizha Talash for promoting gender equality should be overturned and remedied, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. Talash, an Afghan refugee breaker known as “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics’ breaking competition […]
Global: Saudi Arabia bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup whitewashes human rights record while joint bid for 2030 leaves key gaps
Analysis shows Saudi Arabia has still failed to commit to fundamental reforms Saudi Arabia has failed to meet FIFA’s own human rights requirements in its bid for the 2034 men’s World Cup, Amnesty International said today following the publication of its ‘Bid Book’ for the 48-team tournament. Key gaps also remain in plans for the […]
Boxing: Online Abuse Has No Place in Sport
The Sport & Rights Alliance Supports International Olympic Committee’s Inclusion Framework (Nyon, Switzerland, 02 August 2024) – The online abuse and hateful rhetoric directed at Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting is unconscionable, unfounded and must stop, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made clear the boxers […]
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 to turn – especially when the abusers are powerful sports officials who are well-connected with national governments. Join our campaign […]
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 Committee (IOC) has failed to investigate or provide access to remedy for Indian wrestlers protesting sexual harassment and violence for […]
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 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the Sport & Rights Alliance Athletes Network for Safer Sports, The Army of Survivors, and Kyniska […]
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 […]
“Solidarity is a very strong tool in this fight.”
Athletes Network for Safer Sports Kicks Off with its First Online Event (Nyon, Switzerland, 10 June 2024) — After a year of careful preparations, the Sports & Rights Alliance has launched the Athletes Network for Safer Sports, a new program based on findings of an in-depth study and needs assessment consultation with survivors of abuse in sports. […]