Collaboration in action: The benefits of a multi-stakeholder initiative

Often, change happens when those with power and influence come together. In this 45-minute session, we will focus on a specific multi-stakeholder initiative that has been created to drive transformation across all sports and to promote alignment with international human rights standards. Launched by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), the Centre for Sport and Human Rights has been under development over the past two and half years by a diverse coalition including BT and Sky, as well as a broad range of stakeholders.

 

The Centre will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and operate globally, supporting all actors including host organising committees and sports bodies, and affected groups such as workers and unions, athletes, communities, journalists, volunteers and fans, to share knowledge, build capacity, and strengthen accountability. 

 

Taking the Centre as an example, we will look into the key drivers and common challenges in such a multi-stakeholder initiative. We will also discuss: