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The report was presented by Mr Seree Nonthasoot, member of the advisory committee, on behalf of the Chairperson, Ms Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka. The committee is made up of ten members, including a majority of independent external experts and four members of the IOC, including two athletes. These members, predominantly female, represent all continents.
Mr. Nonthasoot informed the IOC members of the progress made during the year which has passed since the adoption by the Executive Board of the Olympic body, shortly following the holding of the 139th Session, of the strategic framework of the IOC on human rights. Below is an overview of the main work carried out:
As Mr. Nonthasoot recalled: “The work undertaken by the IOC in the field of human rights is important, because it allows us to address the challenges that the Olympic Movement faces today and will continue to face in the future. years to come.”
He added: “As members of the IOC Human Rights Advisory Committee, we are well aware of the constantly evolving nature of human rights issues; we are therefore committed to providing advice and support the IOC leaders. We look forward to continuing our discussions on these issues.”
The IOC and human rights
Recommendation 13 of Olympic Agenda 2020+5 called for the adoption of a human rights framework to ensure that human rights are integrated into all areas of the IOC’s activities. The IOC strategic framework on human rights was adopted in September 2022; it covers the three spheres of responsibility of the IOC: as an organization, as owner of the Olympic Games and as leader of the Olympic Movement. Its principles are divided into five priority areas of action:
Equality and non-discrimination; Safety and well-being; Livelihoods and decent work; Opinion (including freedom of expression, association and assembly, and the right to meaningful representation); Private life.
The framework builds on the work undertaken in recent years by the IOC to address human rights issues under its responsibilities, as well as recent recommendations from experts.
The IOC Human Rights Advisory Committee, officially established in December 2022, is one of the concrete results of the IOC Human Rights Strategic Framework to be implemented by 2024. It is a fundamental instrument for help the IOC meet its human rights responsibilities and address the key risks the organization faces in this area through a comprehensive strategy and policy.
For more information on the IOC Human Rights Advisory Committee and its members, click here.
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