
Newsletter #2 highlights key milestones
January 14, 2025
Safer Grassroots Sports Joins SAFE HARBOUR Project
February 5, 2025Safe Sport International (SSI) has released the comprehensive report from its 2024 conference, providing essential insights for professionals dedicated to enhancing safety in sports. The report is now available for those committed to safeguarding athletes and promoting a secure sporting environment.
The 2024 conference featured significant discussions, including the presentation of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) latest consensus statement on athlete safeguarding. This statement underscores the global commitment to protecting athletes from abuse and emphasizes the importance of implementing effective safeguarding measures across all levels of sport.
With the theme “Parks + Podiums”, this year’s conference brought together experts, advocates, and organizations from 40+ countries to share strategies, survivor-led initiatives, and innovative safeguarding practices.
SSI continues to advocate for the development of skilled and supported individuals in safeguarding roles. Their strategy focuses on education, training, and the establishment of robust policies to ensure the well-being of athletes worldwide.
The 2024 Safe Sport International Conference Report is essential reading for everyone working to make sports safer and can be read HERE.