Sports and healthy lifestyles as contributing factors to the right to health 2016, para. 98
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The rights of both professional and amateur athletes, including children, must also be protected. Abuse, violence and discrimination occur too frequently within sport; States are obliged to take steps to prevent rights violations, and to provide adequate rehabilitation, redress and remedy.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2016
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/33, para. 98.