Athletes for Human Rights (AHR)

The Athletes for Human Rights initiative will direct attention to the role of athletes and sport in the promotion of human rights as well as the recognition of human rights issues within the arena of sport itself.

Athletes for Human Rights engages in research, develops education programs and curriculum, and advocates on relevant topics and needs with respect to sport and human rights. This Sport in Society initiative will build on previous research in the area of sport and human rights. Additionally, it will foster a community of athletes and sports leaders to further recognize the connection of human rights in and through sport.

Athletes for Human Rights will foster a space for the sporting world to deliberately connect the arena of sport with global affairs. Athletes and sports leaders will have a place to learn and understand the potential positive impact of embracing human rights in and through sport. They will be provided with the tools to become human rights leaders. The human rights framework will allow athletes across backgrounds and borders to come together to support and embrace each other.

The mission of Athletes for Human Rights is to research, educate and advocate on human rights in and through sport, focusing on the role of athletes and sport to impact social change locally, nationally and globally.

The vision of Athletes for Human Rights is for the world community to recognize athletes as leaders for social change and sport as a vehicle for promoting human rights. The world community will also value athletes and sport for contributions to the advancement of equality and human rights.