ICSS and World Ethnosport Confederation join forces for youth empowerment through traditional sports
In a commitment towards promoting and supporting traditional sports and games, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and World Ethnosport Confederation signed an agreement during the 3rd International World Ethnosport Forum held in Antalya, Turkey. The ICSS through its Save the Dream Initiative, together with World Ethnosport Confederation (WEC) will work towards empowering youth... Read More
International coalition to promote social inclusion in disconnected neighborhoods through sport via SIDFOOT project
Save the Dream, an initiative of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), has gathered in a meeting with a coalition of partners from six European countries to kick-off the SIDFOOT project meeting which is set to promote physical activity and social inclusion in disconnected neighbourhoods through sport. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the... Read More
UN launches program to protect sports and prevent terrorism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations counter-terrorism office launched a global program Monday to stop attacks at major sporting events and promote sports as a way to prevent extremism. U.N. counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov told the first meeting of international experts on sports and security that sports events, especially those where famous international athletes... Read More
SIGA Inter-Regional Summit, Qatar
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Launch of the joint Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events and Promotion of Sport to Prevent Violent Extremism
In the last decade, many terrorist attacks have been perpetrated in public places against soft targets. Attacks against sports events are particularly hideous as sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values across civilizations and cultures, especially for young people. To address this threat, the United Nations and its partners have launched... Read More
FIFA-in model koji je najviše dužnosnike udaljio iz nogometa zbog korupcije, bio bi koristan i u Hrvatskoj
Mirko Bilandžić i Luka Leško, autori knjige ‘Sport i nacionalna sigurnost’, ekskluzivno otkrivaju što su napisali u djelu koje su recenzenti već proglasili pionirskim u svjetskim razmjerima i korisnim štivom za političke aktere, sigurnosne stručnjake i širu javnost. Read more
Independent Sport Integrity Hotline first report gives snapshot of integrity breaches, allegations of corruption and abuse
More than 240 allegations of corruption in sport have been reported to the Sport Integrity (SI) Hotline, highlighting a significant number of match-fixing, internal corruption and sexual abuse issues. Established in 2018, by the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), to provide a safe and secure whistleblowing platform dedicated to reporting misconduct in sport, the... Read More
Global Sport Integrity Leaders to unite at first Inter-Regional Summit in Qatar
Spotlight on power of collective action for anti-corruption and good governance in sport Organised by the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), the Inter-Regional Summit will be co-hosted by the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and Qatar Airways, for the first time in Doha, under the patronage of HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, Minister... Read More
Authorities fear an increased threat of corruption in women’s sport as interest rises
Tim Wigmore – The Telegraph The unprecedented interest in women’s sport will create some unforeseen challenges. But authorities already recognise one unwanted consequence: heightened risks of corruption. Read the full article