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Sport and Human Rights: Overview July-September 2023

In the report for July-September 2023, we examined the most significant events and news in sport through the prism of international human rights standards.  Migrants and refugees

Statement for International migrants day

Today, on International Migrants Day, we speak on behalf of the nameless victims of the humanitarian crisis on the border between Belarus and the European Union.

10 human rights events in the world of sport in 2023

We have prepared a selection of events related to sport and human rights. 

War and sport

In early May 2022, Ukraine launched the “Yanholy sportu” website, which provides information about athletes and coaches who lost their lives in the war. As of the time of this analysis, the website contains information about 254 individuals from the sports industry who have lost their lives since the full- scale invasion began.

Racism and antisemitism in sport

Racism in sports is a long-standing and complex issue that affects athletes, fans, and the sports community as a whole. The problem manifests in various forms in different sports and regions and, unfortunately, continues to be the subject of numerous discussions. Digital Freedoms Lab

No Dialogue Behind Bars. Open letter to international stakeholders related to participation in IGF.BY

Open letter to international stakeholders related to participation in IGF.BY.

LGBTQ+ rights in sport

Despite the significant benefits that sports offer, such as improved physical and psychological health, increased confidence, reduced anxiety and stress, it remains inaccessible and often unsafe for LGBTQI+ individuals.

Nasta Lojka: human rights defense behind bars

Today marks Nasta’s 396 days  in detention and not seeing her beloved dog Eric, her pet penpal, she wrote a heartfelt letter to. “You will be forgotten” – that is what police officers told Nasta during one of the many interrogations. She is not. Migrants and refugees

There is an urgent need to ensure access to humanitarian aid for transit refugees in border areas

We urge humanitarian organisations operating in Belarus to establish emergency humanitarian and first medical aid points near the Belarusian-EU border and provide urgent medical assistance, food, and shelter to transit refugees in extreme conditions. The information about the locations of these points should be publicly accessible to ensure the swift provision of aid to transit refugees in distress in the border zone.