Today, a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and former member of Parliament with the Bharatiya Janata Party, in a sexual harassment case brought by women wrestlers.
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📢 FIFA announced plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprise, a FIFA-controlled company valued at USD 20 billion that would oversee the commercial and event operations of the World Cup & other competitions. Under the proposal, private investors could purchase shares of up to 20% of the new subsidiary.
📢 Independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council sent a formal communication to the #IOC, raising serious concerns over its 2026 Policy on the “Protection of the Female Category in Olympic Sport” and how it will be implemented. 🔗 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
📣 Meet the voices behind the #AthletesNetwork: Emma Thomas is a former Muay Thai fighter, survivor & safeguarding consultant. She advocates to end gender-based violence & helps sport organisations develop survivor-centred approaches. 🔗 Register for group sessions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📢 In a recent statement, @fanseurope.org called on the wider football community to hold #FIFA to account and demand structural governance reforms and ensure full consultation with clubs, leagues, players, and supporters. 🔗Read the full statement: www.fanseurope.org/news/stateme...
📣 The #SRA and @ilgaworld.bsky.social hosted a session at the UN Headquarters as part of the @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social event “One World, One Game, One Goal: Football as a Catalyst for Youth Mental Health and Well-Being.” 🔗 Join us in building a better world of sport: sportandrightsalliance.org
My first post-World Cup report: the discussion centers on broken rules and political arrogance, in true Trump style. With contributions from @fairsq.bsky.social and from a @sportrightsall.bsky.social briefing. kritica.it/societa/spor...
Il Mondiale di Trump, di Infantino e delle regole violate - Kritica
La vittoria della Spagna riscatta solo in parte un Mondiale in cui le regole sono state sovvertite dalla tracotanza di Trump e Infantino.
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"In the coming months, the @sportrightsall.bsky.social will release a report detailing these human rights issues, ranging from discriminatory visa denials to immigration crackdowns and celebration of players accused of sexual violence."
FIFA: A World Cup Without the World
The joy and celebration on display at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup should not distract from the unprecedented exclusion, discrimination and misuse of power the U.S. government is conducting away from...
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📣 In a new op-ed for Forbes, Minky Worden, Director of Global Initiatives at @hrw.org, reflects on the 2026 Men’s World Cup and FIFA’s role in enabling host governments, including the U.S., to sportswash abuses. 🔗 Read the full article: www.forbes.com/sites/minkyw...
📢 As the 2026 FIFA Men’s #WorldCup comes to a close, the joy on display should not distract from the unprecedented exclusion, discrimination and misuse of power the U.S. government is conducting away from the spotlight. 🔗 Read the full statement: sportandrightsalliance.org/fifa-a-world...
🚨 Content warning | At the #2026WorldCup, at least six players have competed while linked to cases involving sexual violence – exposing a pattern institutions can no longer ignore: no consistent and survivor-centred eligibility standards. Read our report: sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-n...
Don’t miss the press conference ⬇️
Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA)@sportrightsall.bsky.social · 3w ago📢 As the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to a close, the #SRA and @hrw.org will host a 60-minute, hybrid press briefing on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11am EST / 5pm CEST in New York City and online. 📩 For details and registration: HRWpress@hrw.org
🎙️ #SRA Executive Director @andreaflorence.bsky.social joined a Café Scientifique session hosted by the Berlin School of Business and Innovation to discuss advocacy, ethical communication, & the role of digital platforms in driving social impact. 🔗 Watch the session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=64ao...
🚨 Join us for our next #AthletesNetwork workshop on trans, gender diverse and intersex inclusion in sport, exploring how we can collectively support athletes and allies in marginalized communities. Register here 👇 sportandrightsalliance.org/activity/all...
3️⃣ Finally, our statement with the @sportrightsall.bsky.social core partners on the serious concerns ahead of the tournament. sportandrightsalliance.org/fifa-fear-an...
FIFA: Fear and Uncertainty in Final Countdown to 2026 World Cup
Players, fan groups, and human rights groups are highlighting the risks posed by the U.S. government’s visa bans, travel restrictions and abusive immigration operations.
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While the world turns its attention to the #2026WorldCup, another reality is unfolding just miles from the stadiums. The #LetThemGoWC26 map shows that every U.S. city hosting the World Cup this summer also has an ICE detention facility, some just miles from the stadium. 🔗 letthemgo.us
📢 United Nations Special Rapporteur Ashwini K.P. warned in her latest report to the Human Rights Council that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance remain deeply embedded across all levels of sport. 🔗 Read the full report: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
📣 The fourth session in the Safe Futures Hub’s seven-part series on interventions to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence will focus on response and support services, and why they are central to addressing childhood sexual violence. 📅 Thursday, July 16th (3:00pm CEST) 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4vB9qom
🚨 Content warning: At the #WorldCup, at least six players competed while linked to cases of sexual violence. They expose a gap sport can no longer ignore: absence of clear & survivor-centered eligibility standards for athletes accused of serious crimes. 🔗 sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-n...
📣 Q3 Emergency Fund applications are now open! Recognizing the limited access to remedy in sport, the SRA #AthletesNetwork offers resources to help athletes and allies impacted by violence. 🔗 Apply here: sportandrightsalliance.org/athletes-net...
Did you actually listen to the lyrics of the World Cup song? #LetThemGoWC26 re-interpreted the chorus, but the rest is already there: a message that shouts that immigrants belong. ✊ 👉 Share this video and join the movement to #LetThemGo. #WeAre26 #FIFAWorldCup
Sport is about being the best of ourselves—and this decision doesn't represent that at all. Nevertheless, I still believe the tide is turning as ppl are getting curious, seeing through these claims of "protecting women" & realizing trans women & girls deserve a place to belong, just like all of us.
Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA)@sportrightsall.bsky.social · last mo.🚨 The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a devastating decision today upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia that exclude transgender girls and women from participating in school sports.
🧵While we are in the midst of the FIFA Men's World Cup, with a string of human rights concerns, it is less than a year until the Women's WC kicks off in #Brazil. The host faces a historic opportunity to move beyond the problematic legacy of past mega sporting events. 📝 @sportrightsall.bsky.social
Brazil: Build legacy of safety and equity for 2027 Women’s World Cup
With just one year until the 2027 Women’s World Cup, Brazil and FIFA should prioritize the rights and wellbeing of women and children in football.
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A true #WorldCup must be one where everyone can belong, participate and celebrate in safety, dignity and freedom. It’s time to get joy back in the game. Share this video and join us in telling #FIFA to #KeepTheWorldInTheWorldCup. ✊ 🔗 Write to FIFA: sportandrightsalliance.org/worldcup2026/
🚨 The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a devastating decision today upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia that exclude transgender girls and women from participating in school sports.
📢 On June 24 in Zurich, Amnesty Switzerland, the #SRA and Pizzeria VITO came together for the award ceremony of the #PizzaPeacePrize. The event included a panel discussion on the human rights responsibilities of #FIFA and Switzerland at major sporting events. 🔗: www.amnesty.ch/de/kampagnen...
📣 Meet the voices behind the #AthletesNetwork: @jujuca1987.bsky.social is the Coordinator of the #AthletesNetwork and a former Olympic swimmer from Brazil. She works to foster global mobilization among athletes & allies impacted by abuse. 🔗 Register for sessions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🌈 Fans showed their support for LGBTI rights during the Egypt vs Iran #WorldCup match in Seattle, designated by local organisers as a #PrideMatch ahead of Pride Weekend. Both team’s federations had formally protested this decision and asked #FIFA to prohibit the designation.
📢 At the Human Rights Council, UN Human Rights Deputy High Commissioner Awa Dabo delivered a statement on the urgent need to uphold girls’ and women’s rights in and through sport. 🔗 Read the full statement: www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
