Safe Sport Africa

Non-accidental harms are defined as any unwelcome sexual harassment and/or abuse, financial abuse, bullying and emotional abuse, hazing, neglect, physical abuse and child exploitation.

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Non-accidental harms undermine both the mental and physical health of the athlete and the integrity of sport.

The situation regarding human rights in Africa  is generally reported to be poor and there are high levels of violence reported against women, children and other vulnerable adults. If sport reflects society it is reasonable to assume that there are also high levels of violence taking place in sport in Africa.

Safe Sport Africa is committed to the international effort to prevent and respond to this violence as part of the global effort to uphold and protect sporting values.