Sport & Rights Alliance
@sportrightsall.bsky.social
🌏 Global advocacy coalition of NGOs & trade unions
🏋️♀️ Raising the bar for sport, human rights & transparency
🤝 Healing, voice & accountability with the Athletes Network for Safer Sports
📢 Follow for news, research & ways to take action
🏋️♀️ Raising the bar for sport, human rights & transparency
🤝 Healing, voice & accountability with the Athletes Network for Safer Sports
📢 Follow for news, research & ways to take action
After 4 years calling on #FIFA for the right to play, since fleeing the Taliban takeover in 2021, the Afghan footballers have just competed in their first international tournament. 👏
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/fifa-recogni... #AfghanWomenUnited
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/fifa-recogni... #AfghanWomenUnited
November 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
After 4 years calling on #FIFA for the right to play, since fleeing the Taliban takeover in 2021, the Afghan footballers have just competed in their first international tournament. 👏
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/fifa-recogni... #AfghanWomenUnited
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/fifa-recogni... #AfghanWomenUnited
“This is how we rebuild trust with those affected: step by step, ensuring that everything is informed and centered by the voices of the most impacted,” said @jujuca1987.bsky.social, Network Coordinator, at the 5th International Forum on Sports Integrity (IFSI).
October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“This is how we rebuild trust with those affected: step by step, ensuring that everything is informed and centered by the voices of the most impacted,” said @jujuca1987.bsky.social, Network Coordinator, at the 5th International Forum on Sports Integrity (IFSI).
🚨 Kyniska Advocacy, The Army of Survivors, and the #SRA’s Athletes Network for Safer Sports are calling on authorities to stop athletes convicted of sexual offenses from competing on the global stage.
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/australia-va...
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/australia-va...
October 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨 Kyniska Advocacy, The Army of Survivors, and the #SRA’s Athletes Network for Safer Sports are calling on authorities to stop athletes convicted of sexual offenses from competing on the global stage.
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/australia-va...
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/australia-va...
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The fact that an Afghanistan women's refugee team is now playing in a FIFA-sanctioned tournament is that little glint of light that we all need.
It's testament to some incredible, courageous and persistent women who will not let Afghan women be erased from sport.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
It's testament to some incredible, courageous and persistent women who will not let Afghan women be erased from sport.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
Afghan women’s football team makes international return after four years
Afghanistan women's refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco.
www.aljazeera.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The fact that an Afghanistan women's refugee team is now playing in a FIFA-sanctioned tournament is that little glint of light that we all need.
It's testament to some incredible, courageous and persistent women who will not let Afghan women be erased from sport.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
It's testament to some incredible, courageous and persistent women who will not let Afghan women be erased from sport.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
📢 Proud to announce Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) as #SRA’s newest partner, joining our global coalition to advance #LabourRights, safety, and dignity for the workers who build the world of sport.
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/bwi-joins-sp...
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/bwi-joins-sp...
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📢 Proud to announce Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) as #SRA’s newest partner, joining our global coalition to advance #LabourRights, safety, and dignity for the workers who build the world of sport.
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/bwi-joins-sp...
🔗 Learn more: sportandrightsalliance.org/bwi-joins-sp...
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Moroccans are claiming their human rights and calling for an end to corruption.
Will King Mohamed VI deliver on his promise to create jobs and improve health care and education? Will his government investigate the use of lethal force by the police against protestors?
Read👇
https://bit.ly/4hgLq3h
Will King Mohamed VI deliver on his promise to create jobs and improve health care and education? Will his government investigate the use of lethal force by the police against protestors?
Read👇
https://bit.ly/4hgLq3h
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Moroccans are claiming their human rights and calling for an end to corruption.
Will King Mohamed VI deliver on his promise to create jobs and improve health care and education? Will his government investigate the use of lethal force by the police against protestors?
Read👇
https://bit.ly/4hgLq3h
Will King Mohamed VI deliver on his promise to create jobs and improve health care and education? Will his government investigate the use of lethal force by the police against protestors?
Read👇
https://bit.ly/4hgLq3h
🚨 @hrw.org reports that Moroccan authorities have violently cracked down on youth-led #GenZ212 protests calling for better public services ahead of the FIFA #WorldCup.
Learn more ⤵️
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Learn more ⤵️
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨 @hrw.org reports that Moroccan authorities have violently cracked down on youth-led #GenZ212 protests calling for better public services ahead of the FIFA #WorldCup.
Learn more ⤵️
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Learn more ⤵️
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
📣That’s a wrap! The 14th Play the Game has concluded, after four days of dialogue with over 500 participants on a range of issues affecting global sport. @jujuca1987.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📣That’s a wrap! The 14th Play the Game has concluded, after four days of dialogue with over 500 participants on a range of issues affecting global sport. @jujuca1987.bsky.social
We’re moving into day 4 of #PTG2025 💪
⚽️ Yesterday’s sessions covered a variety of topics, including the legacy of sporting events, presented by #SRA’s very own @andreaflorence.bsky.social 👏
⚽️ Yesterday’s sessions covered a variety of topics, including the legacy of sporting events, presented by #SRA’s very own @andreaflorence.bsky.social 👏
October 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We’re moving into day 4 of #PTG2025 💪
⚽️ Yesterday’s sessions covered a variety of topics, including the legacy of sporting events, presented by #SRA’s very own @andreaflorence.bsky.social 👏
⚽️ Yesterday’s sessions covered a variety of topics, including the legacy of sporting events, presented by #SRA’s very own @andreaflorence.bsky.social 👏
Play the Game is underway in Tampere, Finland! 👏
The conference brings together journalists, researchers, athletes, and more from across the world to confront a range of issues that affect global sport. 💪
@andreaflorence.bsky.social @minkyworden.bsky.social @hrwdeutschland.bsky.social
The conference brings together journalists, researchers, athletes, and more from across the world to confront a range of issues that affect global sport. 💪
@andreaflorence.bsky.social @minkyworden.bsky.social @hrwdeutschland.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Play the Game is underway in Tampere, Finland! 👏
The conference brings together journalists, researchers, athletes, and more from across the world to confront a range of issues that affect global sport. 💪
@andreaflorence.bsky.social @minkyworden.bsky.social @hrwdeutschland.bsky.social
The conference brings together journalists, researchers, athletes, and more from across the world to confront a range of issues that affect global sport. 💪
@andreaflorence.bsky.social @minkyworden.bsky.social @hrwdeutschland.bsky.social
"It's paramount for the body of knowledge on abuse against athletes in the Global South to grow. The numbers are alarming & support the many stories Brazilian athletes have shared about their experiences." @jujuca1987.bsky.social #PTG2025
📸 Thomas Søndergaard / @playthegame-org.bsky.social
📸 Thomas Søndergaard / @playthegame-org.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"It's paramount for the body of knowledge on abuse against athletes in the Global South to grow. The numbers are alarming & support the many stories Brazilian athletes have shared about their experiences." @jujuca1987.bsky.social #PTG2025
📸 Thomas Søndergaard / @playthegame-org.bsky.social
📸 Thomas Søndergaard / @playthegame-org.bsky.social
Our director @andreaflorence.bsky.social & #AthletesNetwork member @ahmarmaiga08 presenting today at #PTG2025 on need for institutional courage & reporting mechanisms—and support for whistleblowers still waiting for justice.
📸 Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game
📸 Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our director @andreaflorence.bsky.social & #AthletesNetwork member @ahmarmaiga08 presenting today at #PTG2025 on need for institutional courage & reporting mechanisms—and support for whistleblowers still waiting for justice.
📸 Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game
📸 Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game
🚨 Our new report w/ @thomasmore-be.bsky.social, “No One Wants to Talk About It” addresses the eligibility of athletes with criminal sexual convictions in mega sporting events.
➡️ https://sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-it/
➡️ https://sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-it/
October 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🚨 Our new report w/ @thomasmore-be.bsky.social, “No One Wants to Talk About It” addresses the eligibility of athletes with criminal sexual convictions in mega sporting events.
➡️ https://sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-it/
➡️ https://sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-it/
"At least the #FIFA stadiums will have a first aid kit."
Protestors in #Morocco call out government spending on #WorldCup stadiums & infrastructure over schools & hospitals.
@hrw.org ⤵️
#HumanRights #2030WC #WorldCup #2030WC
Protestors in #Morocco call out government spending on #WorldCup stadiums & infrastructure over schools & hospitals.
@hrw.org ⤵️
#HumanRights #2030WC #WorldCup #2030WC
Country-wide protests initiated by the youth group GenZ212 have gripped Morocco, as protesters criticize the government over corruption and spending.
Morocco’s government should hear protestors’ demands. Learn more ⤵️
Morocco’s government should hear protestors’ demands. Learn more ⤵️
October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be on-site at Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny is headlining, a Trump adviser said.
Deploying abusive agencies to sporting events, concerts, or other public events is a cruel practice that should end.
Deploying abusive agencies to sporting events, concerts, or other public events is a cruel practice that should end.
ICE Will Be On Patrol At Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
The NFL received right-wing backlash from its decision to have Bad Bunny headline its Super Bowl halftime show.
www.forbes.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be on-site at Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny is headlining, a Trump adviser said.
Deploying abusive agencies to sporting events, concerts, or other public events is a cruel practice that should end.
Deploying abusive agencies to sporting events, concerts, or other public events is a cruel practice that should end.
@amnesty.org has sent a letter to #FIFA and #UEFA calling for the suspension of the Israeli Football Association from their tournaments until it excludes clubs based in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
Read more ⤵️
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Read more ⤵️
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
October 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
@amnesty.org has sent a letter to #FIFA and #UEFA calling for the suspension of the Israeli Football Association from their tournaments until it excludes clubs based in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
Read more ⤵️
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Read more ⤵️
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
🚨 The IOC has created a new working group on “Protection of the Female Category.”
Unlike other WGs, its members and approach won’t be disclosed – an alarming move that puts the rights and protection of all women at risk.
📢 Read our full statement:
sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
Unlike other WGs, its members and approach won’t be disclosed – an alarming move that puts the rights and protection of all women at risk.
📢 Read our full statement:
sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
September 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🚨 The IOC has created a new working group on “Protection of the Female Category.”
Unlike other WGs, its members and approach won’t be disclosed – an alarming move that puts the rights and protection of all women at risk.
📢 Read our full statement:
sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
Unlike other WGs, its members and approach won’t be disclosed – an alarming move that puts the rights and protection of all women at risk.
📢 Read our full statement:
sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
Your voice matters.
Take part in our survey and help @unesco.org develop global safe sport policy standards through the lens of those most impacted. ✊ @jujuca1987.bsky.social
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-m...
Take part in our survey and help @unesco.org develop global safe sport policy standards through the lens of those most impacted. ✊ @jujuca1987.bsky.social
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-m...
September 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Your voice matters.
Take part in our survey and help @unesco.org develop global safe sport policy standards through the lens of those most impacted. ✊ @jujuca1987.bsky.social
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-m...
Take part in our survey and help @unesco.org develop global safe sport policy standards through the lens of those most impacted. ✊ @jujuca1987.bsky.social
🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-m...
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Japan takes a step forward: the Japan Association of Athletics Federations issued a new Human Rights Policy and Code of Conduct to combat abuse in sports, ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. 🇯🇵🏃♂️
Read more:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
#WorldAthletics #AthletesAgainstAbuse
Read more:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
#WorldAthletics #AthletesAgainstAbuse
Protection of Athletes Advances in Japan
The Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) issued a Human Rights Policy and an Integrity Code of Conduct on August 26, 2025, ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which ...
www.hrw.org
September 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Japan takes a step forward: the Japan Association of Athletics Federations issued a new Human Rights Policy and Code of Conduct to combat abuse in sports, ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. 🇯🇵🏃♂️
Read more:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
#WorldAthletics #AthletesAgainstAbuse
Read more:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
#WorldAthletics #AthletesAgainstAbuse
📣 Tomorrow, #SRA executive director @andreaflorence.bsky.social will speak at the #COBEXPO event “Integrity and Safe Sport”- about the need for a national #safesport entity to provide monitoring, accountability, and support for survivors 💪
cobexpo.soudaliga.com.br/evento/2025-...
cobexpo.soudaliga.com.br/evento/2025-...
September 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📣 Tomorrow, #SRA executive director @andreaflorence.bsky.social will speak at the #COBEXPO event “Integrity and Safe Sport”- about the need for a national #safesport entity to provide monitoring, accountability, and support for survivors 💪
cobexpo.soudaliga.com.br/evento/2025-...
cobexpo.soudaliga.com.br/evento/2025-...
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🎙️SRA Network Coordinator @jujuca1987 spoke with @radionovelo about her career as a four-time Olympian swimmer, the normalization of violence in sports and how her experience as a survivor drives her to fight for #athleterights today. 🏊♀️🏆
https://youtu.be/mAis0PtvuXcsi=CnqlvmNfp04JBICD
https://youtu.be/mAis0PtvuXcsi=CnqlvmNfp04JBICD
September 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🎙️SRA Network Coordinator @jujuca1987 spoke with @radionovelo about her career as a four-time Olympian swimmer, the normalization of violence in sports and how her experience as a survivor drives her to fight for #athleterights today. 🏊♀️🏆
https://youtu.be/mAis0PtvuXcsi=CnqlvmNfp04JBICD
https://youtu.be/mAis0PtvuXcsi=CnqlvmNfp04JBICD
📢 If you've experienced or witnessed harm in sport, we need your voice!
Take our anonymous survey to help shape global safe sport policies & make sport safe for all ➡️ sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-matters
#YourVoiceMatters @unesco.org
Take our anonymous survey to help shape global safe sport policies & make sport safe for all ➡️ sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-matters
#YourVoiceMatters @unesco.org
September 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
📢 If you've experienced or witnessed harm in sport, we need your voice!
Take our anonymous survey to help shape global safe sport policies & make sport safe for all ➡️ sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-matters
#YourVoiceMatters @unesco.org
Take our anonymous survey to help shape global safe sport policies & make sport safe for all ➡️ sportandrightsalliance.org/your-voice-matters
#YourVoiceMatters @unesco.org
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🚨 @humanrightswatch.bsky.social published reporting today on hundreds of unpaid migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.
Employed by Sendan International, they were stranded without pay for up to 8 months, and forced into undocumented status or left with no choice but to return home at their own expense
Employed by Sendan International, they were stranded without pay for up to 8 months, and forced into undocumented status or left with no choice but to return home at their own expense
September 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🚨 @humanrightswatch.bsky.social published reporting today on hundreds of unpaid migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.
Employed by Sendan International, they were stranded without pay for up to 8 months, and forced into undocumented status or left with no choice but to return home at their own expense
Employed by Sendan International, they were stranded without pay for up to 8 months, and forced into undocumented status or left with no choice but to return home at their own expense