Sport is a powerful force that can bring people together in solidarity and celebration. This image of spirit and unity is one that is conjured during major sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics. There is, however, a dark side to the...
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Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ode fled civil war at a young age and arrived in South Africa as a refugee. Her talent and determination won her an all-inclusive scholarship to study in the United States and after earning her...
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July 30 – UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons : Working on the frontline to end human trafficking Every year hundreds of thousands of children are trafficked for sport. To help clubs and sporting bodies prevent this from happening...
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On June 29th, Mission ‘89 and SOAS University of London, jointly hosted a virtual round table that discussed “improving outcomes for migrant athletes and trafficking victims during Covid-19 and beyond”. The round table, co-moderated by Mission...
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Mission 89 is delighted to announce that it is joining Interpol’s Human Trafficking Expert Group. Interpol’s track record in protection of trafficking victims and law enforcement against traffickers compliments Mission 89’s existing education...
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Daniele Canepa For many young athletes in love with the game of basketball, an interaction with NBA greats like Michael Jordan or Lebron James would be a dream come true. Even better would be a chance to play in the NBA league, the world’s...
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Daniele Canepa “I think there’s nothing better in life than helping somebody when they are in need,” Junior Bilog says with conviction. Bilog is a former Cameroonian footballer, known as Coach Kampos in the borough of Saint Denis, north of Paris...
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