Sporting Chance Forum
by the Centre for Sport and Human Rights
4-7 October 2021
The Sporting Chance Forum is back.
Running virtually from the 4th-7th October 2021 the forum will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders across the world of sport and human rights to share knowledge, learnings, progress and more. Register now to save your free place and join us for an unmissable week of conversations.
Featured Speakers
Mary
Robinson
Chair, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
Dr Harry
Edwards
Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley
Guy
Ryder
General Director of the International Labour Organisation
Sharan
Burrow
General Secretary at ITUC
Event Themes
Plenary
Major figures in the Sport and Human Rights field sharing strategic insights on the sport eco-system, key current considerations, emerging trends and more
ESSENTIALS
Explaining key human rights Issues and exploring what emerging good practice looks like in sports and Mega-Sporting Events for those who are new to, or just getting to grips with, these themes
#FUTURESPORT
Exploring emerging trends and issues on the horizon in the intersection of sport and human rights and laying the foundations for a sports ecosystem response
BIG ISSUEs
The hottest sport and human rights topics requiring in-depth and high-level engagement and discussion to reach people-orientated solutions
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Focusing on the challenges sport faces to integrate human rights where solutions are best achieved through collective action and a multi-stakeholder approach
Schedule
Please note all sessions will be in English with session recordings in multi-language subtitles released soon after the event. There will be a post-forum report published in English, French and Spanish.
10:00 CET
Sport Ecosystem – Embedding Human Rights in a Time of Crisis & Conflict
Opening Plenary
12:00 CET
MSE Host Cities and Countries Perspectives – From a Human Rights-Based Approach to a Game Changer Host
Essentials
14:00 CET
Sport, Climate & Human Rights
#FutureSport
16:00 CET
Sex and Gender in Sport’s Policy: A Human Rights Perspective
Big Issues
14:00 CET
Freedom of Expression – Athlete Voice & Activism
Big Issues
16:00 CET
Essentials for Broadcasters + Journalists in High Risk Context
Essentials
18:00 CET
Safeguarding the Wellbeing of Affected Persons Throughout the Remedy Process
Practical Solutions
10:00 CET
Building Sustainable Mega Sport Events: A Foundation in Human Rights
#FutureSport
14:00 CET
Rights of Child Athletes – When Does Participation Risk Being Exploitative?
#FutureSport
16:00 CET
Forging a Responsible Sport Leadership & Culture
Essentials
12:00 CET
Health and Wellbeing in Sport in Times of COVID
Big Issues
14:00 CET
MSEs and Respecting Worker Rights – Beyond Compliance
Essentials
16:00 CET
Emerging Trends in Sport and Human Rights
#FutureSport
18:00 CET
Moving from Compliance to Sustainable Change
Closing Plenary
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