In these free and open series, participants learn about the value of mega sporting events in global economic diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and public diplomacy. They learn about the various stakeholders involved in sports diplomacy, including governments, sports federations, NGOs, and civil society, and analyse strategies for effectively engaging and supporting these actors as well as the role of mega-sporting events like the Asian Games, FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. Attendees also learn about the intersection of sports and human rights, examining how sports can promote social justice and influence human rights outcomes. They also learn about the stakeholders in sports diplomacy – governments, sports federations, NGOs, and civil society – and analyze strategies to engage and support them.
Sports and Diplomacy: Leveraging Sporting Events to Strengthen Multilateralism
In this webinar, which took place on 26 July 2024, on the occasion of the opening day of the XXXIII Olympiad (Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games), Dr. Simon Rofe, a leading expert in sports diplomacy and an Olympic consultant, explores how sports foster international cooperation, peace, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a pioneer in this field, he shares valuable insights from his extensive experience in education, training, and consultancy across sports and diplomacy.
The Role of Sports Diplomacy in Advancing Human Rights
In this webinar, which took place on 9 August 2024, David Grevemberg, Chief Innovations & Partnerships Officer at the Center for Sport and Human Rights, explores the challenges and strategies for integrating human rights into sports, addressing key issues like labour rights, inclusion, and responsible business practices while emphasizing the power of human-centric leadership in driving meaningful change.
Sports and City Diplomacy: The Paris Olympic Games as a Case Study
This webinar, which took place on 23 August 2024, explores sports and city diplomacy through a case study on Paris and its 2024 Olympic strategies, led by Dr. Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi, Director at the City Diplomacy Lab, examining how mega-sporting events like the Olympics can be leveraged for diplomatic and developmental objectives by highlighting the intersection of sports, urban development, and global diplomacy.