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Project CARE (Census of Athlete Rights Experiences) is a collaboration between the World Players Association and Loughborough University.
The World Players Association is the leading voice of organised players in the governance of world sport. It brings together 85,000 players across professional sport through more than 100 player associations in over 60 countries. The success of the project hinges on participation from key global and national player associations.
WE BELIEVE THAT PLAYERS ARE PEOPLE FIRST AND ATHLETES SECOND.
LIKEWISE, CHILD ATHLETES ARE CHILDREN FIRST, ATHLETES SECOND.
LIKEWISE, CHILD ATHLETES ARE CHILDREN FIRST, ATHLETES SECOND.
GIGI ALFORD
gigi.alford@uniglobalunion.org
+41 (0)22 365 2190
ANDREA FLORENCE
andrea.worldplayers@gmail.com
+55 11 98420 0025
DR DANEL RHIND
Daniel’s research has been funded by the European Commission, Commonwealth Secretariat, Oak Foundation, the Daiwa Foundation, International Inspiration, the Football Association, the Rugby Football Union, the International Tennis Federation and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. His most recent research was the foundation of the recently launched International Safeguards for Children in Sport.
D.J.A.Rhind@lboro.ac.uk
+44(0)1509 223002
HAYLEY MUSSON
H.Musson@lboro.ac.uk
+44(0)1509 226358
+44(0)1509 226358
Project CARE (Census of Athlete Rights Experiences) aims to ensure that the rights of child athletes are promoted and protected throughout world sport.
The project involves a 2-year (Jan 2019 - Dec 2020) pilot study of the childhood experiences in organised sport of professional athletes affiliated with the World Players Association.
The study will result in a set of recommendations to sport governing bodies, governments and player associations to make sport safer for child athletes through increased standards, transparency and accountability.
The project involves a 2-year (Jan 2019 - Dec 2020) pilot study of the childhood experiences in organised sport of professional athletes affiliated with the World Players Association.
The study will result in a set of recommendations to sport governing bodies, governments and player associations to make sport safer for child athletes through increased standards, transparency and accountability.
The survey was reviewed by + 60 people among athletes, child rights experts, sports governing bodies, partner organizations.
PROJECT CARE IS PART OF THE VISION OF THE WORLD
PLAYERS ASSOCIATION TO CHAMPION THE DIGNITY
OF THE PLAYER AND THE HUMANITY OF THE SPORT.
PLAYERS ASSOCIATION TO CHAMPION THE DIGNITY
OF THE PLAYER AND THE HUMANITY OF THE SPORT.
IN THE PURSUIT OF THIS VISION WORLD PLAYERS HAS A THREE-PART GOAL:
FIRST
the human rights of everyone involved in the delivery of sport must be protected, respected and, where needed, upheld.
SECOND
the same must be true for the players.
THIRD
the impact of sport must be positive, including in sporting, economic, environmental and cultural terms.
Project CARE (Census of Athlete Rights Experiences) is the
first global study to look at athletes’ experiences in sport to
understand whether and how these rights were protected.
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SURVEY SECTIONS
ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL
ATHLETE AND PART OF YOUR
PLAYER ASSOCIATION OR UNION?
NO MATTER WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE WAS — WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
The survey is anonymous. We know this might not be an easy subject for you but know that it will be worth it. Your answers will form the recommendations that will change sports for the better. So that future generations of athletes do not have to face the same challenges. Play your part in making sport safer for children.
Show you CARE too. Share your experience with us. FILL OUT THE SURVEY.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Japanese.
We understand some questions might be distressing for some participants and could bring up emotional issues or memories.
If you feel you need emotional support, please contact your Player Development Manager or refer to the support services available free of charge in different localities around the world below.
OTHER REPORTS AND RESOURCES
• Gigi Alford, Sport should commit to international standards for child protection (Play the Game): Full text
• World Players statement from Executive Director Brendan Schwab on safeguarding the rights of child athletes: Watch video
• Equal Times article by World Players Director of Sport and Human Rights, Gigi Alford: “Child athletes lose big on lagging rights in sport”
• World Players Declaration on Safeguarding the Rights of Child Athletes: Full text and Infographic
• AthletesCAN, a World Players Association associate affiliate, and University of Toronto study: Prevalence of Maltreatment among Current and Former National Team Athletes in Canada
• Child Rights International Network guest article from Play the Game/Danish Institute for Sports Studies on need for more research on childhood experiences in sport: "Victims or winners: Why children’s rights should be the next big issue for sport"
• Child Rights International Network guest article from Play the Game/Danish Institute for Sports Studies on need for more research on childhood experiences in sport: "Victims or winners: Why children’s rights should be the next big issue for sport"
• International Safeguards for Children in Sport: Full text
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