The project aspires to enhance the scientific literature on human rights violations in sports and formulate evidence-based recommendations to prevent and address these violations
An online training program will be introduced to boost the knowledge and capability of sports institutions to respond to reports and allegations of sport-related abuse, and onsite workshops will be organized to raise awareness among athletes about the significance of promoting and protecting human rights in sports
The project will also establish a Protocol for Athlete Human Rights Protection that will provide guidelines for sports organizations and stakeholders to follow to protect athletes' human rights.
There’s still time to join the H.E.R.O. Project, an EU-backed initiative shaping a vital protocol for athlete rights in sports organizations. Deadline: February 1, 2025 We’re looking for experts in human rights, sports law, or Read more…
Last week, the H.E.R.O. Project team held a productive partnership meeting to finalize the criteria for our Call for Experts. Together with our incredible partners, we’ve defined the key areas of expertise needed to draft Read more…
Did you know? 78.5% of athletes worldwide — including those from Europe — are unaware of declarations concerning their rights. Athletes dedicate their lives to excellence, yet many remain uninformed about the very rights designed Read more…
Call for Experts: Protecting Athletes’ Human Rights in Sport The H.E.R.O. Project, an Erasmus+ initiative co-funded by the EU, is seeking experts in human rights, sports governance, and athlete welfare to help develop a vital Read more…
🌍✨ What a day of insightful discussions on our recent conference in The Hague on topic :Empowering Athletes Human Rights! 🏅📊 We kicked off with the H.E.R.O. research presentation by Antoine Duval and Daniela Heerdt Read more…
We had an inspiring meeting on October 22nd! Here’s what went down:🎯 Focused on building a powerful study programme for athletes’ human rights, covering: 💡 Big thanks to our partners for the amazing collaboration! Next Read more…
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