[Online summer programme] International sport and human rights
21 - 28 May 2025- Starts at: 09:00h
- Fee: Students/NGOs fee: €200; early bird fee: €300; regular fee: €400
- Venue: Online via Zoom
- Organiser: T.M.C Asser Instituut, The Center For Sports and Human Rights
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Since 2022, T.M.C. Asser Instituut, in collaboration with the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, is organising a yearly summer course on the intersection of sport and human rights. This 4th edition brings together experts within the field of sport and human rights with professionals working in the world of sport and related fields. We will explore contemporary human rights challenges and opportunities in sports, such as the topic of mega-sporting events and human rights, dispute settlement of human rights cases within the world of sport, and more. Through interactive sessions and productive exchanges, we will discuss what the world of responsible sport looks like.
What topics will be covered?*
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Introduction to sport and human rights
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Sport governance and human rights
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Mega-sporting events and human rights
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Gender, sports and human rights
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Remedy for sport-related human rights issues
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E-sports and human rights
What will you gain?
Participants will have the opportunity to
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Learn from experts from the Asser Institute, the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, and high-profile external speakers from both academia and practice
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Gain a deeper understanding of the link between sport and human rights and the underlying principles and theories
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Engage with concrete case studies and learn about the latest developments at the intersection between sport and human rights
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Access practical know-how from other professionals in the field on how to apply human rights in the world of sport, including day-to-day sports as well as mega-sporting events
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Engage in discussions and network with leading academics and professionals in the field
