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    Nov 11

    Higher, faster--harsher Winter are less than 3 months away, but major corporate sponsors remain silent over how+whether they are using their influence to address ’s appalling human rights record; 's :

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    14 hours ago

    The deaths of young, medically “fit” migrant workers, often raise no questions, are categorised as ‘natural causes,’ and cases are closed without attempts to understand the causes to prevent similar deaths.

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    Dec 2

    So this is a video that can be released by the IOC. But the Peng one, you know the one in which she is so fine that she’s required to confirm that she is fine to the IOC president, cannot be.

    VIDEO NEWS RELEASE: Olympic Truce for adopted by General Assembly 📹:
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    Dec 2

    Our official statement regarding the Club World Cup and

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    Dec 2

    Here are ⁦⁩ scorecards on the countries attending the Summit for Democracy next week. There is much work to do to push back against the forces of authoritarianism.

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    Dec 2

    IOC statement 2X says taking a "human & person-centered approach" to . They should really explain what this means in light of Beijing's well-documented record persecuting critics. h/t

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    Dec 2

    The has shown that sports federations must stand with athletes and uphold human rights. If companies and had done this? If governments had said, ‘Enough!’ … would 1 million Uyghurs have been spared?

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  8. Dec 1

    The decision to stand with +athletes over the "China market" should spark reckoning by +all sports Federations. Sacrificing to access business in China violates values--and does not work. statement:

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  9. Dec 1

    "We cannot put our players and staff at risk by holding events in .China’s leaders have left the WTA with no choice"--Steve Simon, CEO

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    Dec 1

    Game, set, and match to the in the grand slam for sports and human rights in ! Steve Simon announces WTA’s decision to suspend tournaments in China… via

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    Dec 1

    🚨🚨🚨 The Sport & Rights Alliance calls on the IOC to protect Peng Shuai and put people before partnerships. Read the full statement here 👉

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  12. Nov 30

    "The rowing season had ended by the time the 7 girls began drafting a letter they hoped would get their coach fired." US high school rowing coach accused of sex abuse was investigated twice before arrest; reports:

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    Nov 30

    "Saudi Arabia has a history of using celebrities & major international events to deflect scrutiny from its pervasive abuses," which now includes , Jason Derulo, & A$AP Rocky. partner calls on these performers to speak out.

    Justin Bieber performs during the Triller Fight Club Night at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, April 17, 2021. © 2021 Photo by Robb Cohen/Invision/AP
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  14. Nov 30

    New campaign spotlights discrimination + people face at their workplaces in . Sponsors like +multinational corps should protect LGBT+ employees in China--and back LGBT+ rights globally. Sign petition to protect here:

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    Nov 30

    Nov 30 marks Guatemalan Journalist’s Day, established in 1972 to honor the “vital role” journalists serve in the country. This year, journalists will demonstrate against a government that is escalating attacks vs them and failing to protect press freedom.

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    Nov 26

    Speaking on about the tragic death of at least 28 ppl in the English Channel. If we don’t provide people with SAFE routes then the Channel will continue to be a graveyard for those souls seeking protection & ppl smugglers will continue to be emboldened.

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    Britain and France trade blame over who's responsible for the single largest loss of life in the waters that separate them. But what could've been done to prevent it? discusses on The Newsmakers. Follow the show here:
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    Nov 24

    CPJ calls on FIFA to unequivocally condemn 's detention of Norwegian journalists and after they reported on a migrant labor camp. We demand that Qatari officials hold their security forces accountable and allow all journalists to report freely.

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    Nov 27

    Bravo to , it now says it won't further engage in performative email exchange with Peng Shuai. I hope the IOC and other international sports orgs will follow suit in standing up to the Chinese govt's human rights abuses. Let's make WTA the first among many, not the anomaly.

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    Nov 26

    Former and Brazilian Olympic Committee President Carlos Nuzman was found guilty of corruption, criminal organisation, money laundering and tax evasion. We call on the IOC to increase the fight against corruption and uphold its human rights obligations.

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    Nov 24

    As prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup it has assured fans the liberty to fly the🏳️‍🌈flag at the games. For Qataris fearing surveillance, like Mohammed, openly expressing his sexuality as a gay man would land him back in jail.

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    Nov 19

    Bravo ⁦⁩ 💜 this. Sport could just as easily use its leverage. For now, at least athletes are becoming aware of the importance of using their voice for human rights 👏 Lewis Hamilton praised after wearing rainbow helmet in QatarGP

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