Deep dive into Sport and Human Rights

1. Database of Human Rights Commitments in Sports: A searchable tool that compiles public human rights pledges made by governing bodies. Helpful for benchmarking and strengthening your own policies or advocacy plans.

2. Sport and Human Rights Case Collection: Features real-world examples of how human rights were challenged and addressed in sport. Useful for training, reflection, and building internal alignment around values and accountability.

3. Consultation: State of Play - Emerging Practice in Sport and Human Rights: A sector-wide snapshot of current practices, with a call for feedback. Helpful for keeping up with norms and joining peer dialogue on best practices.

4. Human Rights in the Context of Climate Action in, around and through Sports: Explores how climate justice intersects with human rights in sport. Ideal for clubs and organizations exploring sustainability and community impact.

• To identify current best practices and apply them to your operations or strategy.
• When designing or refining your organization’s human rights or climate policy.
• As background when speaking to funders or stakeholders about ethical commitments.
• To inform board-level or community partner discussions on sport and responsibility.
• When running learning sessions or building case-based curriculum on rights in sport.

This article set balances practical tools with comprehensive frameworks, enabling soccer leaders to benchmark against global efforts while finding inspiration in real-world stories. It supports learning and action at every level, from grassroots organizers to national policymakers.

• Are your human rights commitments published and clearly understood by staff and partners?
• Could any of the cases featured help your team reflect on past experiences or risks?
• How might your club or program integrate climate justice into operations or communications?
• Are you ready to engage in peer consultation, and if so, what experience or insight could you share?
• What updates might your policy documents or program evaluations need based on these trends?

The Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR) is a global organization dedicated to embedding human rights across the world of sport. They provide training, tools, and support to help sports organizations design and deliver practices that respect and protect human dignity. Learn more at sporthumanrights.org.