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Decolonisation and Localisation in Safe Sport
Safe Sport International in their strategic plan 2024 -2026 identifies that a “dominant global north narrative distracts from valuing...

Norman Brook
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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Safe Sport International (SSI) launch International Policy and Practice in Safe Sport Course.
Safe Sport International (SSI) is proud to announce the launch of its newest educational offering, the International Policy and Practice...

Norman Brook
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Establishment of regional safeguarding hub in Southern Africa
As a key step forward in strengthening safeguarding in sport at local level and providing the best possible support for athletes, the...

Norman Brook
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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Uganda Boxing Coach uses Corporal Punishment on 15-year-old Girl after she loses a match
Last week a video emerged of a 15-year-old female boxer from Uganda being caned by her coach as punishment for losing a boxing match. In...

Norman Brook
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Take the Pledge Africa
Today is #SafeSportDay. Unfortunately across our continent there are still many sports clubs, sports based NGOs and sports federations...

Norman Brook
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Safe Sport Day Africa 2023
On the 8th August it will be Safe Sport Day, a global initiative to highlight the importance of providing safe, inclusive and fun...

Norman Brook
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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FIFPRO Africa launches campaign warning footballers about fake agents
In 2016, the Western Cape Department of Social Development took in five young boys from KwaZulu-Natal‚ who had been recruited and...

Norman Brook
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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New Safeguarding Essentials Course Launched by the International Safeguards for Children in Sport.
This 90 minute course is designed for everyone in sport and explains what safeguarding is, why it is important, and how you can help...

Norman Brook
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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FIFA stars lend their voice to It's a Penalty's #KeepKidsSafe Campaign
International FIFA stars are lending their voice to It's a Penalty's #KeepKidsSafe Campaign in a bid to raise awareness of child abuse...

Norman Brook
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Safe Sport International Adopts New Vision, Mission, and Pillars
The Board of Trustees and leadership team of Safe Sport International have adopted a new Vision, Mission, and Pillars to guide SSI...

Norman Brook
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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FIBA decisions and measures to protect young players in Mali
MIES (Switzerland) - After receiving several allegations in June 2021 of systemic sexual harassment within the Mali Basketball Federation...

Norman Brook
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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Safe Sport International Re-launches FREE i-Protect Programme with Enhanced Features for Individuals
Safe Sport International (SSI), the leading global charity focused on safeguarding athletes of all ages, announced a re-launch of its...

Norman Brook
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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African Union Sport Council launches free online e-learning modules on S4D and Safeguarding in Sport
The African Union Sport Council (AUSC) has launched two introductory self-paced web-based trainings, one on Sport for Development (S4D)...

Norman Brook
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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New Safeguarding Policy for Kenyan Sport Launched
The Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) is a State Corporation established under Section 34 of the Sports Act No. 25 of 2013 (Rev. 2019), with...

Norman Brook
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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African Union Sport Council and GIZ S4DA launch new practitioner’s guide to help safeguard children
The African Union Sport Council has launched a new handbook aimed at safeguarding children and vulnerable adults participating in sport...

Norman Brook
Oct 6, 20212 min read
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One Day to Go - Safe Sport International Conference 2021
There is one day to go to the Safe Sport International Online Conference 2021. The conference is free for students and small NGOs which...

Norman Brook
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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No Place Left to Hide
The members of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) adopted a Safeguarding Policy in November 2019 which...

Norman Brook
Nov 22, 20202 min read
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Webinar - 16 Days of Activism for No Violence - Safeguarding Women and Children in Sport Programs
Safe Sport Africa and the Sport for Social Change Network invite you to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 27, 2020 12:00 PM Johannesburg Topic:...

Norman Brook
Nov 19, 20201 min read
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Call for Evidence & Insight; Advancing knowledge on child sexual & emotional abuse in elite sport
Safe Sport International would like to invite your participation as an important contributor in a project to help prevent child sexual...

Norman Brook
Nov 16, 20202 min read
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Safer Sport Day Africa Webinar
Join us for the Safe Sport Day Africa Webinar on Wednesday Aug 12, 2020 at 13h30 CAT. Hosted by the Sport for Social Change Network in...

Norman Brook
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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