Sport as a Human Right

Episode 35: Sport as a Human Right 

Sport has been framed as a social good (True Sport Report, 2022) and as a vehicle for supporting human and social development including “improving health and well being, putting children and youth on a positive life course, building stronger and more inclusive communities, promoting environmental sustainability, and contributing to Canada’s economy.” 

Sport has also been situated within the realm of ‘entertainment’, ‘health’, ‘heritage and culture’, and ‘education’. 

In this Episode 35 of Sport, Leadership and Social Change webinar series, we will explore whether and / or in what ways sport is or could be a human right. The United Nations and the Centre for Sport and Human Rights  have taken the approach that sport is ‘anchored in human rights’; but, many also agree that we all should have the Right to Play and that sport, as a form of education, must be included as part of the educational system. 

Join Dr. Jen Walinga as she hosts three guests to discuss the opportunities, implications, barriers and importance to treating sport as a human right. 

• Date: April 17th
• Time: 12:00 PM -1:30 PM (Pacific)

Amanda Kelly - Soccer player, coach and Masters of Global Leadership student has focused her work and studies on inclusion, equity and access. She is currently the Director of Operations at Braefoot Community Association.

Elijah McAllister - starting defensive end at both Vanderbilt University and Auburn University and now playing professionally with the Edmonton Elks while pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Auburn University, Elijah is the founder of The All Four One and One for All Foundation, an organization committed to uplifting communities through education, athletics, and unity. He also co-founded the Vanderbilt Black Student-Athlete Group, helping to create space for advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment among student-athletes.