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Empowering young Europeans in sport for a culture of respect and integrity — against sexualised violence and gender harassment
european meetings 21.–22. 5. 2013 Kick-Off Partners Meeting | Vienna, Austria sport uN ioN 27. 9.–1. 10. 2013 1st European Training | Stockerau, Austria 8.–12. 11. 2013 2nd European Training | Stockerau, Austria 12.–13. 9. 2014 Best Practice Meeting | Cologne, Germany final conference 26.–27. 2. 2015 Vienna | Haus der EU Wipplingerstraße 35, 1010 Vienna, Austria Empowering young Europeans in sport for a culture of respect and integrity — against sexualised violence and gender harassment Available data suggest that about one in five children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence. www.coe.int/1in5 www.sport-respects-your-rights.eu
contents introduction Austrian Federal Ministry introduction of Families and Youth 3 Dr. Sophie Karmasin, The prevention of violence that has been achieved and I am Austrian Federal Minister of Families and Youth against children and young peo- happy that my ministry played 3 Hartwig Löger, Sportunion Austria ple is one of the most important an integral part in supporting this 4 Dr. Bettina Rulofs, German Sport University Cologne objectives of my ministry. Unfor- project. The importance of broad 4 Jan Holze, Engso Youth tunately, many cases of violence European networks in dealing 5 Sport respects your rights: Empowering young are never documented, making it with the issue of violence was Europeans in sport for a culture of respect Dr. Sophie Karmasin a very difficult problem to tackle. actively recognised by the project and integrity – against sexualised violence and Federal Minister of initiators and it was this network Families and Youth, Thus it is extremely important gender harassment that made it so successful. Austria to combat violence before it even occurs through widespread Dr. Sophie Karmasin prevention measures. With Sport Austrian Federal Minister good practice respects your rights, precisely of Families and Youth 13 Edge Hill University, uk 19 FIAF | Italian Aerobic and Fitness Federation 25 KPH | Campaign Against Homophobia, Poland Sportunion Austria 31 NOC*NSF | Dutch Olympic Committee * Dutch Sports Federation 37 DJK Sports Youth, Germany It has been a great honour for your rights calls attention to 43 dsj | German Sports Youth SPORTUNION Österreich to lead the often concealed problem of 49 ÖLV | Austrian Athletics Federation this high-level project network sexual harassment and abuse 55 SPORTUNION Österreich and, above all, the young Euro in sports. This problem has to be peans in sport. SPORTUNION fought! Let’s fight it together! strives to create a protective and outlook Hartwig Löger inclusive spirit in all of our clubs. President of We believe the purpose of our 61 Sport respects your rights: Summary and prospects SPORTUNION work lies beyond just sports, it is Österreich of the project the opportunity to pro-actively affect the community around Hartwig Löger us and grant each member their President of SPORTUNION space and respect. Sport respects Österreich 2 3
introduction introduction German Sport University Sport respects Cologne your rights Sport in Europe offers young people significant possibilities part of an exceptional move- ment: developing a culture of Empowering young Europeans for their wellbeing. Yet, scientific respect and integrity in sport. in sport for a culture of respect and research has shown that young people are vulnerable to mal- We are thankful to witness the campaigns developed by young integrity — against sexualised treatment in sport. This is the Europeans in this project and violence and gender harassment springboard for Sport respects we are positive that they will Dr. Bettina Rulofs your rights. encourage other young people German Sport University Cologne, to stand up for their rights! The German Sports University Institute of Sociology and Gender Studies was entrusted with the train- Agnes Kainz Sport respects your rights was a develop self-confident behaviour ing, coaching and evaluation of transnational project, developed against sexualised violence the project and by this, became Dr. Bettina Rulofs sportunion to fight abuse and gender-based and harassment in sports. Young Österreich violence in the youth sport sector. sportswomen and sportsmen The project ran for 24 months. It were given the platform to ENGSO Youth was funded in the priority area develop their own youth-led Empowerment work at grass- campaigns through which they One of the main tasks of the your rights is a project that gave roots level as the only sports raised awareness amongst peers, European sporting movement is an impulse on just this path: a project in the DAPHNE III Pro- in their sport environment to work towards safeguarding further stepping-stone towards gramme 2011/2012 of the Europe- and beyond. This participatory the integrity of sports and the our vision of creating a safe, an Union. It built on the network process allowed the young peo- well-being of young sports- inclusive and participative Euro- and exchange of good practice ple to become powerful multi women and -men. We believe pean youth sector! initiated through the EU project pliers and active agents of social Jan Holze coordinating concerted Euro- Better, Safer, Stronger – Preven- change in their settings. Parallel Chairman of ENGSO pean action leads to success and tion of sexual and gender harass- to the educational youth work, Youth | Youth it is indispensable to invest into ment and abuse in sports (Project each project partner developed organisation of the European Non- the education and empowerment Lead: German Sports Youth). a multi-sector network in order G overnmental Sports of multipliers and young Euro Jan Holze to create long-lasting synergies Organisation Sport respects your rights sup- peans in sport. Sport respects Chairman of ENGSO Youth to fight violence and harassment ported Europeans aged 16 to 22 to in sport. 4 5
introduction introduction Based on two Poland and the Netherlands) from the sport-for-all , fitness ing and developing self-esteem, processes implemented Sport respects your rights within their settings. The and amateur, University, special and professional sports sectors, communicational skills, reflec- tive and assertive behaviour Eight organisations from six access to young Europeans in or worked with youth groups and a general culture of respect European countries (Austria, sport varied between the differ- through socio-cultural commu- in sport settings. Sport respects Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, ent organisations which were nities and an NGO. The imple- your rights focused on the ca- mentation within each partner pacity of multipliers and young Figure 1: Structure of organisation was based on two Europeans at grass roots sport Sport respects your rights in the setting of the Funding main processes (see Figure 1). level to reflect, act and protect implementing partner stakeholders themselves against sexual abuse, organisations: 1. Bottom-up process: the violence and gender harassment. education of multipliers National/regional Civil society The young people who created Top-down process politics Public authority and the creation of the campaigns sensitised fur- Building cross-sector youth-led campaigns networks to support ther peers and intermediaries in the sport sector A project coordinator from each their settings to build a culture Victim support Scientific and organisations, partner organisation and two lo- of respect and integrity in and national experts NGOs cal actors from each participating through sport. local sport club or youth group Partner (for example a board member and 2. Top-down process: organisation a youth coach) were educated building cross-sector through two European Trainings networks to support to work with the youth sectors in the sport sector their respective sport settings. Simultaneously, the partner Through local youth workshops organisations initiated national, Bottom-up process each partner created youth-led Education of multipliers Local club Local club Local club regional or local multidiscipli- campaigns – developed by youth and creation of nary networks (“Round Tables”) youth-led campaigns for youth. involving diverse and relevant Two local actors Two local actors Two local actors This participatory process aimed stakeholders from society. at both ownership of the project These aimed to find synergies Youth sector Youth sector Youth sector and identification with its aims and build supportive structures through the active involvement for the sport sector regarding of the target group. The focus was the topic, adress national and Youth peer group Youth peer group Youth peer group laid on raising awareness, install- regional strategies to move the 6 7
introduction introduction agenda forward and provide a a multi-tier process. The aim was Steering Group: platform for the dissemination to encourage a self-perpetuating, of the youth-led campaigns. The multiplying effect in the sport • SPORTUNION Austria (Lead Partner) Round Tables also investigated sector through empowering possibilities to keep the created • German Sport University of the target group, 16 to 22 year old Cologne, Institute of Sociology network alive after the European Europeans (see figure 2). and Gender Studies (in charge funding had ceased. The actual scope of Sport respects of training, coaching, monitor- Throughout the project, mentor- your rights, reached within the ing and evaluating) ing advice was available for European network during the • ENGSO Youth (coordinated this the partner organisation and the project implementation between transnational cooperation) participating local clubs. April 2013 and February 2015, can be seen on pages 61–67 in the Partner organisations implementing the project: Planned scope chapter “Summary and prospects of the project”. of the project • Edge Hill University | UK • Italian Aerobic and Fitness Direct education and sensitisa- The network Federation tion of the target group and inter- of Sport respects • Campaign Against Homo mediaries in the participating or- phobia | PL ganisations was devised through your rights • noc*nsf | Dutch Olympic Committee * Dutch Sports The project network encom- Figure 2: The planned Federation The project logo passed 10 European sport- and scope of Sport respects your rights 8 partner coordinators and 44 local actors are educated through socio-cultural organisations and • DJK Sports Youth | DE This project is funded by the DAPHNE III 2 European Trainings Universities with a wide geo- • German Sports Youth | DE Programme of the European Union which aims to prevent and combat all forms of graphic scope and with varying • Austrian Athletics Federation violence and protect victims and groups • SPORTUNION Austria at risk. structural, national or organisa- 440 workshop participants (16–22 In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph years old) participate in shaping tional set-ups. Testing the project their club environments by creating Council of Europe in who transformed into a laurel tree as a in diverse European settings gave measure of self-defense against an im youth-led campaigns supporting function: portunate admirer. The laurel wreath in insights about the acceptance and the logo of Sport respects your rights results of this models strategy and • ONE in FIVE campaign to was given a double function; it is not only 1.200 young people in sports are enabled valuable recommenda- stop sexual violence against meant to be a symbol of athletic success sensitised in peer-to-peer and honour, but also a protective shield settings by the young people who tions about the possible applica- children – www.coe.int/1in5 for someone’s own personal sphere. created the campaigns bility and adaptability in further • Enlarged Partial Agreement EU communities. in Sports – www.coe.int/epas 8 9
good practice of the partners This publication is dedicated to the volunteers all over Europe who, according to our data, have invested the incredible amount of more than 16.239 hours into Sport respects your rights in the past 22 months. Without you, this project would not have come to life. Thank you! Youth workshop participant, August 2014, Warsaw | Photo: Campaign Against Homophobia, Poland
good practice | edge hill university Edge Hill University Edge Hill University Edge Hill University is situated in the north west St Helens Road of England. The Department of Sport and Physical Ormskirk Activity has researched child abuse in sport for Lancashire L39 4QP over a decade. We passionately believe in the value United Kingdom of education to address serious social problems and +44(0)1695 575171 wish to share our knowledge as widely as possible. We also believe that sports agencies should empower Contact person young people to address some of the ethical issues Dr Mike Hartill hartillm@edgehill.ac.uk that sport faces. www.researchgate.net/profile/Mike_Hartill Sexual violence, exploitation and abuse are very www.sportrespectsyourrightsuk.co.uk serious problems that have received little attention Further information in many countries. Therefore we were delighted www.sportrespectsyourrightsuk.co.uk to be involved with the Sport respects your rights www.edgehill.ac.uk project and SPORTUNION Austria in order to work towards the realisation of our shared goals. core figures as of 1. 2. 2015 3 participating local organisations or groups 8 multipliers trained at European Trainings 77 16- to 22-year-old participants at youth workshops 432 peers informed through youth campaigns Photo: Edge Hill Women’s Hockey 2 cross-sector network meetings and Round Tables organised Team, EHU Sport respects your rights campaign | Edge Hill University 12 13
good practice | edge hill university good practice | edge hill university Youth workshops Youth campaign events During March-April 2014, one The workshops utilised selected The Edge Hill campaign focused workshop was delivered in three aspects of the training received on promoting the Council of Multiplier trainings settings: Blundellsands Tennis in Austria in 2013 and the focus Europe’s ‘1-in-5’ campaign with- 8.– 9. 3. 2014, ehu | dspa Club, Merseyside; Salford Rugby was on active learning. The in youth sports settings. During 15.– 16. 3. 2014, Salford Football League Club, Manches- Rugby Football League (RFL) the workshops, the volunteers Red Devils Rugby Football League Club, AJ Bell ter; and Edge Hill University, have been a tremendous support devised and agreed upon a hand Stadium, Manchester Lancashire. Then a final work- to the project throughout and the signal to represent the campaign 22.–23. 3. 2014, shop was delivered for all three RFL Safeguarding Lead Officer, which could be used to raise Blundellsands Tennis Club, groups at Edge Hill. Colette Eden, provided vital sup- awareness and sensitise young Merseyside port to the team. people in sport. 12.– 13. 4. 2014, ehu | dspa Campaign events The workshop participants also 17.– 18. 5. 2014, SRYR Stand designed t-shirts for volunteers at the Rugby League and silicon wristbands to pro- ‘Magic’ Weekend, Manchester City FC, Etihad mote the campaign. Stadium, Manchester 27. 11. 2014, Workshops Dissemination of campaign for Coaching Students, ehu | dspa 10. 12. 2014, Campaign Stand, ehu Student Hub The Rugby League Youth Panel 17. 12. 2014, Campaign secured the support of all the Stand, ehu Student Hub major rugby league clubs who 16. 2. 2015, Workshops provided signed balls and shirts. for Sport Development They also secured the support of and Management Students, ehu | dspa many high-profile players and 21.4.2015, Workshops officials via #STOP1in5 Twitter. for Sport Science Students, ehu | dspa With the support of the RFL, one group of 5 volunteers, the Rugby Round Tables 12. 2. 2014, Edge Hill Above: Edge Hill University Workshop, Page 15 top: Workshop for coaching League Youth Panel set up a 1-in-5 hand signal during the Joel Donnelly facilitating, March 2014 students, Edge Hill University, stand at the Etihad stadium at tournament, for a chance to win a University, Department November 2014 of Sport and Physical the annual rugby league ‘Magic’ signed ball or shirt. Activity (ehu | dspa) Page 15 bottom: Multiplier training, Edge Hill University, March 2014 weekend. The team asked rugby 28. 1. 2015, RFL Offices, A website was also created: www. league supporters to tweet pho- Media City, M anchester Photos: Edge Hill University sportrespectsyourrightsuk.co.uk tos of themselves doing the 14 15
good practice | edge hill university good practice | edge hill university ONE IN FIVE Available data suggest that about 1 in 5 children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence. This is an issue that also affects young athletes. Let’s put a stop to this – in sport, and through sport. Awareness, Education, Action. @SportRespect We now have the power to do some- thing. It’s not the LTA, it’s not Rugby www.sportrespectsyourrightsuk.co.uk #STOP1in5 League, it’s us. And because it’s us, and we have the money and the knowledge, we are empowered to do something. It’s not someone else’s responsibility, it’s ours. One powerful lesson for me was callum rushforth, 19 | workshop participant, hearing the stories of what people had blundellsands tennis club gone through and how the situation developed into sexual abuse. Hearing In October 2014 the English Child ONE IN FIVE Available data suggest that about 1 in 5 children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence. what people had suffered at the Protection in Sport Unit invited This is an issue that also affects young athletes. Let’s put a stop to this – our team to present the project at in sport, and through sport. hands of a person who they knew very Awareness, Education, Action. their annual conference. In No- @SportRespect well, this was eye opening. vember 2014 we delivered work- www.sportrespectsyourrightsuk.co.uk #STOP1in5 joe moore, 20 | edge hill (uk) team, shops to university Coaching stu- waterloo tennis club head coach dents and two promotional events within the student union. In December 2014, the volunteers Since the training I have had friends developed a short educational and family asking me how it went film that has been distributed via and what I did, and my response the website and social media. We ONE IN FIVE was always the same: we must stop also published a poster campaign this, and I am going to do everything to promote the 1-in-5 campaign. Available data suggest that about 1 in 5 children in Europe are victims of some form of Page 16: Sport respects your rights UK that I can to do it! To date 1192 followers and 1.2 sexual violence. This is an issue that also affects young athletes. Round Table, Rugby Football League, Let’s put a stop to this – Media City, Manchester, January 2015 million impressions for the in sport, and through sport. Awareness, Education, Action. nick ashley, 22 | edge hill (uk) team This page: Posters and silicon wristbands, #STOP1in5 and related accounts @SportRespect www.sportrespectsyourrightsuk.co.uk EHU Sport respects your rights campaign have been measured on Twitter. Photos: Edge Hill University #STOP1in5 16 17
good practice | fiaf FIAF Italian Aerobic and Fitness Federation FIAF Federazione Italiana Aerobica e Fitness (Italian Aero Federazione Italiana Aerobica e Fitness bic and Fitness Federation), founded in 1990, is a non Via Monte Zebio 1 profit organisation run by volunteers. It promotes 00195 Rome Italy fitness and wellbeing based activities as the optimal Mail address: means for enhancing physical and psychological P. O. BOX 6264, 00195 Rome health as well as a means of education, growth, com- Italy mitment and social integration. The FIAF operates www.fiaf.it in union with the Scuola Italiana Aerobica e Fitness (SIAF), its technical branch, which maintains exclu Contact person: sive responsibility for professional training. In view Paolo Emilio Adami info@fiaf.it of its high technical quality and social commitment, the FIAF is considered the point of reference in matters regarding health and fitness by the govern- mental institutions and the market. La Federazione Italiana Aerobica e Fitness – FIAF, è un’associazione senza fine di lucro, fondata sul volontariato, che promuove le attività del fitness / core figures as of 1. 2. 2015 wellness quale mezzo ottimale per migliorare il be- nessere psicofisico della persona e come momento 2 participating local organisations or groups di educazione, di crescita, di impegno e di aggrega- zione sociale. La FIAF agisce congiuntamente alla 5 multipliers trained at European Trainings Scuola Italiana Aerobica e Fitness – SIAF, propria 50 16- to 22-year-old participants at youth workshops articolazione tecnica, che si occupa esclusivamente 250 peers informed through youth campaigns Photo: Participants at the youth di formazione professionale, di cui sono note l’alta workshops at Convitto Nazionale 2 cross-sector network meetings and Round Tables organised competenza tecnica e la serietà professionale che la Vittorio Emanuele II, March 2014, Rome | J. Resta / FIAF contraddistinguono. 18 19
good practice | fiaf good practice | fiaf Youth workshops at Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome events The youth campaign was de- in which participants could dis- share were linked to their every signed and developed entirely cuss sensitive and intimate top- day life and experience. Some Youth workshops by the participants who were ics while sharing their personal of them for instance, studying 7.–8. 3. 2014, Rome students either at the Convitto experiences. During the entire at the Ballet National Academy, 20.–21. 3. 2014, Rome Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II time there was a professional shared the very common issue Coordinator meetings or Università di Tor Vergata both psychologist present to make of weight control and eating 29. 1., 14. 2., 26. 2. and 26. 9. 2014, Rome situated in Rome. sure topics were addressed cor- disorders which exist in their rectly and participants were feel- environment. Other participants, Dissemination events The youth workshops were a and Round Tables ing comfortable. studying at the University or great success in terms of partici- 19. 12. 2014 and the Sport High School, empha- 29. 1. 2015, Rome pation and commitment by the The developed parts of the youth sised the issue of discrimination participants. An experienced campaign deeply reflect the or other forms of verbal harass- group of trainers steered and personal experience of the par- ment. facilitated the development of ticipants. Coming from different the workshops and made sure backgrounds and realities, the The key element of the campaign they created a safe environment messages that they wanted to is its authenticity. The messages are coming directly from the participants’ life experiences and offered an opportunity for them to voice these concerns. The campaigns portrayed some of the possible realities of harass- ment giving real-life content to the project. Participants of the workshop decided to use different means of communication to disseminate their campaign: making two Participants at the youth workshops video clips, using printed mate at Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II, rials, social networks and re- March 2014, Rome | Photo: fiaf cording a radio spot. They chose these approaches based on the tools they were familiar with and through means that they were 20 21
good practice | fiaf good practice | fiaf sure would reach their peers, the I feel empowered by the work we have final recipients of the campaign. done. I know we can help our peers The dissemination of the cam- and friends, we only have to reach out paign was coordinated to the an- for them! nual schedule of the High School and University in order to reach giuseppe | participant in the youth workshop in rome the highest amount of people possible. As such, the planned events of both institutions were used as an occasion to share the My friends told me many times about campaign and increase the vis- their experiences of harassment ibility of the project to as many and I always struggled finding the peers as possible. right thing to say. I wanted to help but During the dissemination period I didn’t know how, I do now. two Round Tables were organised directly involving the University martina | participant in the youth workshop in rome or the High School and these were also held on their premises to encourage a safe environment, I think I have learned a lot from this where ownership of the topics could be developed by the insti- project. There are harassing behaviors tutions and the participants. that I never considered as such and always experienced myself. I know the Top: Youth workshop at Convitto kind of respect I deserve! Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II, March 2014, Rome | Photo: J. Resta / FIAF claudia | participant in the youth workshop in rome Bottom left: Campaign dissemination during student assembly, Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II, January 2015, Rome | Photo: fiaf Bottom right: Sport respects your rights multipliers Alice Collacchi and Febronia Cappadona with FIAF President Dr. Paolo Adami, December 2014, Rome | Photo: fiaf 22 23
ia good practice | kph KPH Campaign Against Homophobia Kampania Przeciw Homofobii Campaign Against Homophobia (KPH) is a nation- ul. Solec 30a wide NGO working for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, 00-403 Warszawa bisexual and transgender people (LGBT), established Poland in 2001. We conduct a wide range of activities in order www.kph.org.pl to increase tolerance and acceptance while tackling Contact person stereot ypes and prejudices including: Vyacheslav Melnyk vmelnyk@kph.org.pl • Empowering the LGBT community • Education, research and report writing • Social awareness campaigns • Combating sexism and working towards gender equality KPH specialises in organising large social awareness and educational campaigns aiming at integrating LGBT people into society. Działamy na rzecz osób homo- i biseksualnych oraz transpłciowych (LGBT) i ich bliskich, poprzez rzecz core figures as of 1. 2. 2015 nictwo polityczne, społeczne i prawne, tworzenie systemowych rozwiązań edukacyjnych oraz budo 3 participating local organisations or groups wanie ruchu sojuszniczego. 8 multipliers trained at European Trainings Zważając na siłę oddziaływania społeczeństwa na 95 16- to 22-year-old participants at youth workshops zmiany prawne i społeczne, KPH będzie prowadzić 240 peers informed through youth campaigns działania skierowane zarówno do ogólnego społe- 2 cross-sector network meetings and Round Tables organised czeństwa: rodziców i rodzin osób LGBT oraz znaczą- Photo: Training for trainers, August 2014, cych osobistości kultury, sportu i nauki. Warsaw | Klaudia Mironiuk 24 25
good practice | kph good practice | kph Youth workshops events The 1st Polish Workshop, held sport based on sexual orienta- prepared suitable actions for the on 7–10 August 2014 at the tion and gender identity and the presented problems. Youth workshops premises of 20. Warsaw High prevention of discrimination of 7.– 10. 8. 2014, Warsaw On the third day six examples of School Raszynska gathered over youth in sports based on race and 25.–27. 9. 2014, Rynia the campaigns developed by the 70 youngsters and high school ethnicity. Training for participants were presented to national trainers students from across Poland. It The first day of the workshop was the other focus groups and the 7. 8. 2014, Warsaw was coordinated by Vyacheslav conducted in the form of a team committees. The General Assem- Melnyk (KPH), Piotr Cichocki Coordination meetings building – coaches and trainers bly was conducted in order for the 28. 11. 2013, Warsaw (European Youth Parliament EYP conducted integration games de- participants to peer-review and 14. 1. 2014, Warsaw Poland) and Magdalena Świder 21. 5. 2014, Warsaw signed to help the participants to develop the campaigns created (KPH) leading the trainers’ team. get to know each other and “break during the three day workshop. Distribution meetings 18. 12. 2014, Warsaw The workshop was carried out the ice”. Later, participants took Ultimately, the participants were 21. 1. 2015, Warsaw in accordance with the idea of part in the lectures prepared by able to identify the vital elements National Round Tables peer education. The work of the KPH and Never Again Association of the campaign suitable for the 6. – 7. 3. 2015, Cracow committees was coordinated by on the extent and specificity of Polish sport and societal context. the youth educators cooperating each of the discussed problems I’ve never participated in such a great The workshops were organised with the European Youth Parlia- and the basics of creating social under the patronage of the group project before. I know that ment: Kaja Chrenkoff, Katarzyna campaigns. what we have created is the result of Human Rights Defender of the Ziemba, Małgorzata Osypiuk, The second day of the workshop Republic of Poland Dr. Irena a difficult, but most importantly, Magdalena Świder, Katarzyna Gołaszewska, Maciej Kryński, was dedicated to the identified Lipowicz, Children Ombuds- mutual work. We were able to create problems related to the topic man Marek Michalak, Deputy a project campaign, in which each Dawid Durejko, Aleksandra of the group. The participants Speaker of the Parliament Wanda Sawa and Zuzanna Laudanska. one of us left a part of themselves, thus developed an answer to the Nowicka, General rapporteur Participants of the workshop problems in the form of social or on the rights of LGBT people at creating something really special. were divided into three thematic educational activities. Moreover, the Parliamentary Assembly of female youth workshop participant, 18 years old groups (each consisting of two the participants discussed social the Council of Europe Robert 10-persons committees). Topics campaigns carried out by inter Biedroń. Media coverage was discussed during the workshop national organisations participat- supported by RDC (Radio Dla first workshop gathered again to General Assembly prep, Youth workshop I by each thematic group were, ing in the project Sport respects Ciebie); Never Again Association discuss the strategy for the dis- participants, August 2014, respectively, the prevention of your rights: #1in5 campaign was a content partner. semination of the campaign and Warsaw | Photo: Klaudia sexual violence and harassment (Edge Hill University), 1 op de 5 a step-by-step strategy for its Mironiuk A few weeks later a select number of young people in sports, the (NOC*NSF), etc. Based on their implementation in each local con- of participants involved in the prevention of discrimination in social campaigns, committees text was developed. 26 27
good practice | kph good practice | kph Youth campaigns The youth campaign “React” was ages fostering a strong position a product developed and imple- of mutual respect in the sport mented by the participants of the environment. The web platform youth workshops within Sport behind the campaign serves as respects your rights. The idea be- a source of knowledge and for hind the three posters addresses FAQs regarding sexual harass- three main areas that need spe- ment and sexual abuse in sports cial attention of youth involved and unequal treatment based on in sports: counteracting sexual- homophobia and transphobia ised violence and sexual harass- or racism. This kind of factual ment in sports and harassment knowledge is seldom available in based on ones sexual orientation, the sport environment in Poland. gender identity, ethnicity or race. Therefore the primary goal of the “React” campaign was to pro- vide the actors involved with the necessary tools and knowl- edge on ways to react to sexu- alised violence, homophobia and racism in the sport settings efficiently. The identified tar- Such activities should be organised get group was peers practicing more frequently and are needed semi- and professional sports Committee work, Youth workshop I, and as such the campaign was urgently in order to increase public August 2014, Warsaw | Photo: Klaudia conducted on the grounds of the awareness on the issues we have Mironiuk municipal facilities that pro- discussed today! vide recreational services to the female youth workshop participant, 16 years old youth. As such, the Municipal Sport and Recreation Centers Committee work, Posters addressing each of the in the Polish state capitals, where Youth workshop I above mentioned issues draw at- the workshops participants Maybe I will not change the world, participants, August 2014, Warsaw | Photo: tention to the importance of a de- and multipliers live and practice but certainly, these three days have Klaudia Mironiuk cisive reaction towards stances sports, were chosen. changed my life. of discrimination or harassment male youth workshop participant, 16 years old by the team mates and encour- 28 29
good practice | noc*nsf NOC*NSF Dutch Olympic Committee * Dutch Sports Federation NOC * NSF The NOC*NSF is an umbrella organisation for all the Papendallaan 60 sports in the Netherlands. It has 76 associated sport 6816 VD Arnhem federations; they represent about 25.000 sport clubs The Netherlands with 4,8 million organised athletes. Sport inspires and www.nocnsf.nl connects people, it plays an important role for society. Contact person NOC*NSF supports, coordinates, and represents the Cécile Veldman cecile.veldman@knzb.nl interests of the associated sport federations. Our ambition is to increase the sport participation to 75% of Further information in Dutch the Dutch population and bring the Netherlands into www.sport-respects-your-rights.eu/nocnsf the top 10 sport countries of the world. Het NOC*NSF is een koepelorganisatie voor alle spor- ten in Nederland. NOC*NSF bestaat uit 76 aangesloten sportbonden en staan voor 25.000 sportverenigingen in, waar 4,8 miljoen georganiseerde sporters mee gemoeid zijn. Sport inspireert en verbind mensen en levert een belangrijke bijdrage aan de samenleving. core figures as of 1. 2. 2015 NOC*NSF ondersteunt, coördineert en vertegenwoor- digt de belangen van de aangesloten sportbonden. 3 participating local organisations or groups NOC*NSF heeft de ambitie om de sportparticipatie te verhogen naar 75%, zodat Nederland in de top 10 8 multipliers trained at European Trainings sportlanden van de wereld terecht komt. 65 16- to 22-year-old participants at youth workshops 410 peers informed through youth campaigns Photo: Young swimmers at 2 cross-sector network meetings and Round Tables organised De Waterkip, June 2014, Barneveld (KNZB) | Lindy Battus 30 31
good practice | noc*nsf good practice | noc*nsf Swentibold events A three day workshop with 20 the participants to develop trust young people was organised in in other people. Youth workshops an inspiring environment in 1.–2. 2. and 1. 3. 2014, In the next step, capacity to sen- Gulpen. The location was specifi- Apeldoorn sitise further peers with this topic cally chosen in order to hold the 15. 2., 17. 2. and 21. 2. 2014, was developed with the work- Veenendaal workshops, have joint dinners, shop participants, and the diffe 28.–30. 3. 2014, Sittard appropriate accommodation and rent steps of a campaign were organise evening programmes for Campaigns discussed. 8. 6., 24. 6. and 16.–17. 7. the participants. 2014, Apeldoorn In the last session, creative ideas During the first workshop the 5. 6. 2014, Veenendaal for the final campaign were con- participants learnt about the topic 26. 10. and 24. 11. 2014, sidered and a final decision was Sittard of sexual intimidation; recognis- taken on its production and im- ing when it happens and sev- Round Tables plementation. eral prevention strategies. In the 17. 11. 2014, Arnhem and the message of the cam- 21. 1. 2015, Utrecht evening a teambuilding exercise The campaign was launched at was organised which encouraged the local championships of the paign to the peers and included We are very proud of the young a helpline number for affected Dutch Gymnastic Federation. people who participated in individuals. The message that the young the workshops and campaigns. multipliers spread was ‘Sport has The interactive design of the Thanks to their efforts, other its limits, and those limits are up campaign was very successful young people are sensitised. to you’. and enabled many of the young participants at the champion- marga and inge | workshop leaders victoria boys In front of the entrance, outside ships to be reached. the championship venue, “YOU” was painted on the floor in order to catch the attention of the pass- Victoria Boys Working on this campaign makes ing championship participants. your realise how vulnerable young The group of participants con- A physical border was created sisted of young men and women people can be. that participants had to cross to between the ages of 16 and 22. enter the venue and this is where judith van veen | swentibold, sittard it was possible to get in contact In addition to theory about the A youngster is sensitising other young with the youth. This activity was topic, exercises to raise aware- 1st workshop at Victoria Boys, February 2014, people by talking about their borders. complemented by an information ness were also implemented. Apeldoorn | Photo: NOC*NSF Photo: Swentibold, Sittard An expert supported the young sheet which explained the topic 32 33
good practice | noc*nsf good practice | noc*nsf VZC E&P Veenendaal people to create a campaign. The The workshops were an eye- in much press coverage: provin- young participants were divided opener to many of the youngsters cial television, radio, the papers in groups of four to design several and an energising experience for (local, regional and nationwide). small campaigns. These mini trainers and participants. The Members of the group visited campaigns were then merged into participants were very impressed many events in sporting clubs one final campaign. by the personal story from a and advertised the campaign. former victim of child abuse. At The purpose of the campaign was This resulted in growing aware- the end of the workshop it was to raise attention about sexual ness in many local clubs; several decided to implement the main harassment within sports, in the of them give the subject more campaign during the local an- sense that it is more common than serious attention now. There was nual ‘4-evenings-walking’ event anyone thinks. It was a priority a Facebook page, which received with over 5.000 participants and to clearly communicate where much interest from local politi- 15.000 spectators. one can ask questions or which cians. Numerous meetings with website to access for help. the group were held to prepare for VZC E&P, Veenendaal: the main campaign event. The Young people cam Flyers, posters, stickers, t shirts paigning at a local Facebook page is still active and and water bottles were produced event, June 2014, regularly updated. To support the Veenendaal | Photo: with the developed logo. At campaign, like “veiliger sporten NOC*NSF various sporting events, the cam- Veenendaal”. paign teams raised attention for the subject by requesting young spectators to post their photos with the “1in5” hand signal . I’m shocked by the large number of incidents. Time that attention is The team went to an athletics paid here! tournament in Apeldoorn, to a tennis tournament and to the The participants were divided in workshop participant | victoria boys, apeldoorn qualifying rounds of the Beach smaller groups, each with their Volleyball World Championship. own task. This resulted in the pro- Social Media Top: Campaign at beach volley event, July 2014, Apeldoorn duction of campaigning material The Facebook (www.1opde5.eu) Bottom: The ‘YOU’ symbol outside the and hoodies for the campaigners. championship venue – campaign at and Twitter accounts are kept up Through the social media cam- gymnastic event, October 2014, Sittard to date in order to collect as many From the start, word about the paigns of all three clubs over Photos: NOC*NSF pictures of people with the hand Sport respects your rights cam- 13.000 followers, reactions and signal and likes as possible. paign was spread and this resulted likes were measured. 34 35
good practice | djk sportjugend DJK Sportjugend DJK Sports Youth DJK Sportjugend DJK Sports Youth is an organisation representing the Zum Stadtbad 31 interests of about 250.000 members up to the age 40764 Langenfeld of 27. DJK is a Catholic-sponsored sports association Germany – founded originally as a faith-based organisation, www.djk-sportjugend.de today it is open to anyone who supports its goals. Contact person Their work emphasises the integration of spiritual Michael Leyendecker michael.leyendecker@djk-sportjugend.de thoughts and movement to engage children and youth in sport. In today’s world these values are becoming more and more important. DJK do not just want to provide sporting opportunities, but also provide mental support and convey important Christian values. Die DJK Sportjugend ist eine Jugendorganisation und vertritt die Interessen von ca. 250.000 Mitgliedern bis 27 Jahren. Schwerpunkt der Arbeit ist die Kopp- lung von spirituellen Gedanken mit Bewegung, um Kinder und Jugendliche für einen nach christlichem core figures as of 1. 2. 2015 Menschenbild geprägten Sport zu begeistern. 3 participating local organisations or groups Diese Wertorientierung spielt in der heutigen Zeit eine immer wichtigere Rolle. Wir möchten mit un- 7 multipliers trained at European Trainings serem Verständnis genau dort ansetzen und die 60 16- to 22-year-old participants at youth workshops Sportler nicht nur bei ihrem körperlichen Training 150 peers informed through youth campaigns begleiten, sondern Ihnen durch Vermittlung der 2 cross-sector network meetings and Round Tables organised wichtigsten christlichen Werte auch seelisch eine Photo: Trailer meeting, DJK Ochtendung, May 2014 | Photo: DJK Stütze sein. 36 37
good practice | djk sportjugend good practice | djk sportjugend events Three teams from different re- the topic “prevention of sexual- tributed through social media gions were chosen to implement ised violence” into the existing as well as being used for educa- Youth workshops the project: DJK DV Münster, structures and sport clubs. This tional purposes during coaching DJK Wissen-Selbach DJK Ochtendung, DJK Wissen- would therefore enhance child qualifications. Additionally these 29.–30. 3. and 12.–13. 4. 2014 Selbach. safety and welfare. Due to the in- movies can be used for presenta- DJK Ochtendung dependence of the three groups, tions in local clubs and organisa- 21.–22. 2. and 21.–22. 3.2014 Youth workshops distinct campaigns were devel- oped. These are now able to sup- tions to initiate interesting and intensive discussions. DJK DV Münster 10. 8. 2014 DJK Sportjugend plement each other in parts, due to good networking and commu- Video campaign of the Campaign dissemination The purpose of the youth work- nication between the teams. DJK Ochtendung DJK Wissen-Selbach shops organised by the three 13. 12. 2014 teams was to convey confidence Two groups developed video The DJK Ochtendung developed DJK Ochtendung and certainty of action in re- campaigns. The other group a short movie with the help of a 6. 7., 4. 10. and 30. 11. 2014 gards to the topic “prevention of developed a poster campaign to professional film crew. Unlike All groups sexualised violence” to its par- raise awareness for the topic - the DJK DV Münster film, this 10. 1. 2015, Augsburg Now I have tools to implement ticipants, aged 16 to 22. In addi- both in public and in the clubs. one deals with the problem of Round Tables tion to legal questions, measures sexualised violence outside of the better youth and child protection 27. 11. 2013, Berlin 23. 2. 2015, Hannover of prevention and intervention Video campaign of the gym – for example on the way in our club structure. were important points as well. DJK DV Münster home. Therefore, the different david m | board member of a sensitised club, ochtendung video campaigns raise awareness Participants were encouraged to The DJK DV Münster developed and sensitise for different aspects develop strategies to take action several short movies with the within the field of sexualised in regards to this topic at their help of a professional movie violence. local clubs. Communication of crew. These short movies show existing concepts and contact to the problems of sexualised vio- In addition to being used as edu- victim help centers was an im- lence in sports and encourage cational material during coach- portant part of the workshops. reflecting on the displayed situ- ing qualification, this short movie Page 39 top: 1st youth workshop, ations. Over the course of the was shown in the local cinema DJK Wissen-Selbach, March 2014 Youth campaigns development process, through tremendous support from the to inform the general public. The main aim of both these video Page 39 bottom: The aim of the campaigns, project leaders, these movies campaigns is to sensitise, but not 1st youth workshop, DJK Ochtendung, developed by the three teams have constantly improved in to spread uncertainty. At the end February 2014 together with the participants of quality resulting in a set of short of each movie contact details for Photos: DJK the workshops, was to introduce films, that are now being dis- support lines and help is provided. 38 39
good practice | djk sportjugend good practice | djk sportjugend was provided with additional during official committee meet- information and contact details. ings and has also been raised By participating at the workshops Additionally the DJK Wissen- during several sports festivals I realised all the things that can Selbach hosted seminars to and other events. be done to protect children even more sensitise local clubs and is offer- ing these seminars in the entire At these festivals and events it – it’s important to speak about this! was possible to sensitise and in- diocese. julia w | participant of a workshop, wissen, germany form the target audience through By combining the video and the use of information desks and poster campaign it is possi- “flash mobs”. ble to directly sensitise clubs The most important aspect of As a coach I was confronted with so and organisations, as well as much new and important information the implementation was the lon- provide resources for them to gevity of the project. Therefore which directly influenced my work take a stand against sexualised violence and educating their all three of the developed cam- positively – thank you! Above: Main picture Poster campaign of the paigns will continue being used coaches. of the campaign of the DJK Wissen-Selbach at events and for educational stefan r | got in touch with the project during an educational workshop, mainz, germany DJK Wissen-Selbach, purposes. Additionally, focus Dissemination of October 2014. Through The DJK Wissen-Selbach ap- a poster campaign, the will be laid on networking of dif- proached the problem with a the campaigns DJK Sportjugend wants ferent actors around the topic to sensitise and raise poster campaign and additional awareness in its clubs. in order to further integrate the educational resources. The pic- Page 41: 1st Youth The dissemination and the idea topic into the clubs. ture, which shows a girl delib- workshop, DJK Ochten- of protecting against sexualised erately holding up her hand, is Round Tables dung, February 2014. violence was executed in differ- Photos: DJK supposed to signal that there is ent ways. There was direct com- no space for sexualised violence. munication through education Round table meetings were an Additionally several “golden with help from the developed important part of the DJK club rules” were developed which are resources, there was the social strategy, even before Sport re- essential for any togetherness in media campaign of the DJK DV spects your rights. With the help a sports or out-of-sports context. Münster and the screening of the of the EU project it was possible The picture and these “golden short movie in local cinemas to get into contact with help cent- rules” were then produced in by the DJK Ochtendung. Addi- ers for victims, child protection different formats (posters, book- tionally, to stress its importance, services and other important ac- marks, binders,etc). Through this “prevention of sexual violence” tors around the topic “prevention poster campaign every DJK club is a lways an item on the agenda of sexualised violence”. 40 41
good practice | dsj dsj German Sports Youth dsj | Deutsche Sportjugend im DOSB The German Sports Youth represents the interests of Otto-Fleck-Schneise 12 over 10 million children and youth that are organised 60528 Frankfurt am Main in 90.000 sports clubs. The German Sports Youth Phone +49 69 67 00-450 supports the personal development of young people www.dsj.de and encourages social responsibility, integration Contact person and intercultural learning. Thus the prevention of Elena Lamby sexualised violence is a very important topic. The info@dsj.de German Sports Youth implemented this project to Further information in German promote a culture of respect and integrity among www.dsj.de/kinderschutz sports clubs and to empower young people to stand up for their rights. Die Deutsche Sportjugend (dsj) bündelt die Interessen von über 10 Mio. Kindern und Jugendlichen, die in 90.000 Sportvereinen organisiert sind. Die dsj unter- stützt die Persönlichkeitsentwicklung junger Men- schen und fördert soziale Verantwortung, Integration sowie interkulturelles Lernen. Dabei ist die Präven core figures as of 1. 2. 2015 tion von sexualisierter Gewalt ein sehr wichtiges Thema. Die dsj beteiligte sich an dem Projekt, um 3 participating local organisations or groups eine Kultur des respektvollen und achtsamen Mit- einanders in die Sportvereine zu tragen und junge 6 multipliers trained at European Trainings Menschen darin zu stärken, für ihre Rechte einzu- 64 16- to 22-year-old participants at youth workshops stehen. 240 peers informed through youth campaigns Photo: Informing peers at a seminar, 6 cross-sector network meetings and Round Tables organised November 2014, Schierke | Sports Youth Saxony-Anhalt 42 43
good practice | dsj good practice | dsj events The German Sports Youth imple- to continue with their campaigns complexity. The movie intends mented the project by choosing beyond the EU-project period. to encourage young people to It is great that young people got the Youth workshops three different sport organisa- defend themselves in situations possibility to stand up for such an Sports Youth of Saxony- Anhalt: 11.–13. 4. 2014, tions which took on the respon- sibility to develop their own Sports Youth of of transboundary behavior of others and to ask for help. Apart important topic. I am very proud of the Halle (Saale) and 9.– 11. 5. 2014, Magdeburg campaigns. All of them followed Saxony-Anhalt from that, the movie calls on the achievements we have reached. Sports Youth Baden the aim to sensitise young people responsible persons in leading roxana rogon, 21, halle | multiplier Fribourg with PTSV Jahn: This youth sport organisation of between 16 and 22 years for the positions to pay attention to such 11. 4., 2. 5., 17.–18. 5. 2014, a federal state of Germany rep- Freiburg im Breisgau topic of sexual harassment and situations and to help. Moreover, resents nearly 130.000 children Football Federation of abuse in sports. The organisa- the offenders are addressed by the Rhineland: 30.–31. 5. and tions held two workshops – each and young people. film. They should be stimulated to We want to call attention to this taboo 11.–12. 7. 2014, Koblenz with 20 young people – in order The participants of the work- reflect their own behavior and to topic. Everyone can be a victim of Campaign dissemination to inform them about the topic of shops in Saxony-Anhalt devel- ask for help before they will cross sexualised violence – so don’t look away. Sports Youth Baden sexual harassment and abuse as oped their own youth led cam- any boarders. Many more young Fribourg with PTSV Jahn: julia semar and annalena kähne, 24, koblenz | multipliers 28. 11. 2014, Freiburg well as to develop regional cam- paign called Verlier dein Gesicht people were reached and sensi- im Breisgau paigns. The three organisations nicht (Don’t lose your face). They tised by the movie presentation in Sports Youth of Saxony- Anhalt: 18. 10. 2014, Halle have also set up Round Tables to build up a local network with or- decided to produce a movie to spread the campaign and to several sport seminars in Saxony- Anhalt where they discussed the Sports Youth 24. 10. 2014, Schierke 29. 10. 2014, Wanzleben ganisations for child protection. show the topic of sexual harass- topic and distributed whistles Baden-Fribourg 2. 11. 2014, Osterburg Football Federation of Finally, the organisations intend ment and abuse in sports in its to the participants to then again spread the campaign further. with PTSV Jahn Rhineland: 24. 1. 2015, This was a cooperation with a Mühlheim-Kärlich sports club in Fribourg. At the Round Tables beginning of the project, the Sports Youth of Saxony- Anhalt: 9. 5. and coordinators in Fribourg got in 28. 11. 2014, Magdeburg contact with the famous local Sports Youth Baden football club SC Fribourg. They Fribourg with PTSV Jahn: managed to gain the support of 17. 7. and 17. 10. 2014, Freiburg im Breisgau Oliver Sorg (professional football Football Federation of player from SC Fribourg). The Left: 1st youth workshop, Sports Youth participants of the workshops Rhineland: 13. 2. 2014, of Saxony-Anhalt, April 2014, Halle 14. 4. 2014 and 14. 1. 2015, Photo: Sport Youth Saxony-Anhalt then decided to keep the title Koblenz Above: Campaign logo “Don’t lose your “Sport respects your rights” and face”, Sports Youth of Saxony-Anhalt planned various activities. They 44 45
good practice | dsj good practice | dsj tion of Rhineland, developed their campaign Kein Freispiel (No free game). They designed posters to spread the campaign and to raise awareness about threats of sexual violence and abuse of children in sport. The aim is to make young people in the football clubs aware of in correct and transboundary be- haviour of coaches. They created a homepage for the campaign which links to all of the avail- able information about child Campaign action, created a video clip supported bourg so that the campaign was protection in their federation. November 2014, by the testimonial in which presented in front of 24.000 peo- Célia Šašić (football player in the Fribourg | Photo: Sports Youth Baden-Fribourg the topic of sexual harassment ple. Before and after the match, national team of Germany) sup- / PTSV Jahn and abuse in sports is briefly teams of the young people (who ports the campaign as a testimo- described. This clip was shown were trained at the workshops) nial. In order to sensitise other at the beginning of a big match informed a lot of young football young people they presented the in the football-stadium of Fri- fans about Sport respects your campaign during a regional in- rights and made them aware of door football tournament with the need to systematically pre- ten teams. I was very surprised but also pleased vent sexualised violence. about the number of people we reached with our Action Day in November Football Federa 2014. People – especially the parents tion of Rhineland and grandparents of the attending Top: Producing the campaign spot, October 2014 children – were interested in the The football federation of Rhine- Photo: Sports Youth Baden-Fribourg / PTSV Jahn land represents 1.067 sports clubs subject and thanked our team for the Bottom: Informing peers at a soccer tournament with 2.333 junior teams. The par- – Campaign action of the Football Federation effort and work. ticipants of the two workshops, Rhineland, January 2015, Mühlheim-Kärlich | Photo: organised by the football federa- Football Federation of Rhineland simone braun, 18, fribourg | youth workshop participant 46 47
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