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violations. A code of conduct encompassing all federations under FIFA could be
developed, enabling a culture of human rights to flourish within the members of the
Confederation, which would strengthen respect for human rights in sport in general.
85.
A lot of focus has been placed on competitive sports. However, we should also not
disregard the importance of promoting non-competitive sports, or sports which do not
produce opponents, sports with a collective and supportive nature, sports that do not have a
winner and a loser.105
86.
Noteworthy also are some concerns over the use of outdated coaching methods
which are hierarchical and confrontational. This is by no means universal but still presents
an issue. Meanwhile, structures like Winning Scotland are bringing a new and inclusive
approach to coaching techniques.
87.
The behaviour of parents and caretakers on the touchline, lack of equal access to
sports facilities and training times are also disturbing. This often excludes young people
from playing and participating.106
88.
Major sports events, such as the Olympic Games, can put children at a greater risk of
becoming victims of sexual exploitation, with the arrival of thousands of additional tourists
in a festive environment, thus increasing the number of potential abusers. Countries that
have recently hosted major sports events, such as Brazil, Poland and South Africa, have
deployed efforts to minimize the risks faced by children of falling victim to sexual
exploitation. It is important to take stock of these recent efforts, good practices and lessons
learned, in order to minimize risks for vulnerable children. Through comprehensive and
sustainable child protection strategies, ethical and responsible sports events can be
developed.107
III. Recommendations
A.
1.
Strengthen existing legislation on the promotion and development of sport;
2.
Adopt specific legislation regarding the prohibition of sexual exploitation, sexual
harassment and abuse in sport, and the use of doping;
3.
Guarantee constant safeguards against discrimination; racism; extreme nationalist
sentiment; violence in sport; unlawful influence on decision-making during
competitions and other sports events; and the discrediting of, or undermining
confidence in, the apolitical and autonomous nature of sport and sports federations;
4.
Provide access to sport at the national level, regardless of gender, race, religion, social
status, etc.;
5.
Encourage States to continue and to increase efforts at all levels to combat the sexual
exploitation of children at major sports events, sexual harassment and abuse in sport,
and the use of doping.
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107
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National legislation and executive practice
Response of Frederico P.P.M. Salmi.
Response of Children 1st.
Response of Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and
child pornography.
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