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Child trafficking in sport: a case study on evaluating prevention procedures

Child trafficking in sport: a case study on evaluating prevention procedures

June 12, 2021 334 0

Background Incidents of human trafficking and the trafficking of children in particular damage reputations.  Hundreds of thousands of children are trafficked for sport every year, despite widespread condemnation. Smuggled across borders, they are...

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Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021

Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021

April 5, 2021 71 0

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated annually on April 6. It is a celebration of the power of sport to drive social change, community development, and to encourage peace, respect and understanding. For...

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5 Recommendations for Sport Organisations in 2021

January 27, 2021 184 0

Every year, hundreds of thousands of children are smuggled across borders and sold as commodities, including promising young athletes trafficked by sham agents promising fame, riches, and an escape route from a cycle of poverty. With only broad...

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Mission89 and SJAG partnership shakes the Gambia

Mission89 and SJAG partnership shakes the Gambia

January 25, 2021 55 0

Media Run Against Trafficking in Sport in The Gambia: Mission89 and SJAG partnership shakes nation Mission 89 in collaboration with the Sport Journalists Association of the Gambia (SJAG) on Saturday 16th January, organised an 8-kilometre Media...

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International Human Rights Day 2020

International Human Rights Day 2020

December 11, 2020 67 0

Prioritising human rights in sport is the key to a strong, sustainable recovery. The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 10 December, 1948. It represents a common standard of...

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Debunking human trafficking: Exploitation in sport

Debunking human trafficking: Exploitation in sport

October 15, 2020 209 0

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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In conversation with Mission 89 Ambassador Ode Fulutudilu

In conversation with Mission 89 Ambassador Ode Fulutudilu

October 14, 2020 179 0

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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Mission 89 X EFAA: The role of player’s agents in combating trafficking in football

Mission 89 X EFAA: The role of player’s agents in combating trafficking in football

August 19, 2020 290 0

In conversation with EFAA Secretary General, Roberto Branco Martins  The European Football Agents Association (‘EFAA’) is a non-profit organisation which represents the collective interests of players’ agents in European professional football. In...

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Launch of international framework to safeguard children from trafficking in sport

Launch of international framework to safeguard children from trafficking in sport

July 29, 2020 504 0

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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