The International Platform on Sport and Development (sportanddev), with a range of global partners, has launched a campaign on Reshaping Sport and Development. This global movement aims to sustain and strengthen the sport for development sector and address existing inequities.
Our countries and communities have always been unequal. However, COVID-19 has increased inequities, with marginalised groups and individuals being worst affected. At the same time, the sport and development sector is itself unequal. Women, people with disabilities, people in low- and middle-income countries, ethnic minorities and other marginalised groups are underrepresented in leadership positions, and they have less influence on policy and decision making. This is not an exhaustive list and there are many inequities across cultures and contexts.
This campaign aims to increase equity, access and inclusion in sport and development. This will improve collaboration between organisations and increase the recognition of sport’s role in development. It will also improve sport’s impact and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other priorities. There is a need to reshape sport to better serve all in society – leaving no-one behind – and demonstrate the contribution of sport and physical activity at this critical time, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Articles in English should be submitted to Tariqa Tandon. tandon@sa4d.org
Deadline: 31 July 2022
Grassroots Council for Youth Sports Initiative 