November 6 – The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the Qatar-based organisation that is increasingly becoming an important player when it comes to tackling the integrity of sport – in particular match-fixing and discrimination – has signed a partnership with UNICEF in Brazil.
Recognising that hosting mega sport events may pose risks to children, the two bodies will collaborate to promote child protection, safety and security in sport and try to safeguard children from illicit activities.
Mohammed Hanzab, President of the ICSS, said: “At the ICSS, we believe that early awareness and education is crucial and through this partnership with UNICEF in Brazil and via the ‘Save The Dream’ initiative, we will be supporting a range of activities. These will include seminars and educational tools to protect young people and teach them about integrity in sport, as well as helping them understand the benefits of positive values like fair play, respect, loyalty and team spirit. Only when sport is clean and has these values at its heart can it fully contribute to peace and development around the world.”
The partnership was signed in Geneva at a United Nations-hosted forum ‘Sport Integrity – a right for youth’ attended by leaders from the world of sport, government, international development and child protection. Organised by the Permanent Missions of Italy and Qatar, in partnership with the ICSS and Lega Pro, the forum explored corruption in sport and its growing and dangerous impact on young people.
Gary Stahl, representative to UNICEF in Brazil commented: “There are significant risks to children around major sporting events such as child labour and increased violence. This agreement with the ICSS is an important step for creating a safe and protective environment for Brazilian girls and boys.”
“UNICEF urges all stakeholders of the mega events to team up to protect and build a lasting and positive legacy to children and adolescents in Brazil.”
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