From 5 to 7 October 2026, club managers, coaches and representatives of sports federations gathered in Dakar for training on violence prevention. Several United Nations agencies joined forces to organize the training: UNESCO, UN Women, UNFPA and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), alongside the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network. UNICEF, UNODC, IOM and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) also contributed their expertise.
Over three days, participants explored eight topics, ranging from child protection to women’s leadership. Through case studies, they learned how to identify and report abuse, and refer survivors to appropriate support services. UNESCO contributed to discussions on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and Olympic values.
Source: www.unesco.org
