Comprehensive Statement of Support for SIGA’s Anti-Corruption Week
On behalf of the SIGA Youth Council
As the voice of the next generation of leaders in the pursuit of sport integrity, the SIGA Youth Council proudly stands in unwavering support of the Sport Integrity Global Alliance’s Anti-Corruption Week. This pivotal initiative underscores our collective commitment to combating and eradicating the scourge of corruption from the fabric of sport, ensuring its future is built on the bedrock of integrity, transparency, and fairness.
The Imperative to Act
Corruption in sport is a multifaceted menace that not only undermines the very essence of competition but also jeopardizes the well-being of athletes, compromises the trust of fans, and tarnishes the reputation of sporting institutions worldwide. As young ambassadors of sport integrity, we recognize the urgent need for concerted action against this pervasive threat. The SIGA Youth Council firmly believes that the fight against corruption is not merely a moral obligation but a strategic imperative for the sustainability and growth of sport.
Key Principles Guiding Our Support
- Universal Application of Integrity Standards: We advocate for the consistent and rigorous application of anti-corruption measures across all levels of sport, from grassroots to professional leagues, ensuring no entity is above scrutiny.
- Empowerment through Education: Recognizing the power of knowledge in prevention, we support enhanced educational initiatives that equip athletes, officials, and fans with the tools to identify, report, and resist corrupt practices.
- Collaborative Governance: The complexity of corruption demands a unified front. We endorse the fostering of strong, collaborative relationships among sporting bodies, governments, and civil society to share best practices and coordinate effective countermeasures.
- Protection and Support for Whistleblowers: Acknowledging the bravery of those who come forward, we stress the importance of robust protection mechanisms and support systems for whistleblowers, ensuring their safety and encouraging a culture of responsible reporting.
- Innovative Solutions for Emerging Challenges: As corruption evolves, so too must our responses. We encourage the exploration and integration of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of corrupt actors and safeguard the integrity of sport.
A Call to Action
During SIGA’s Anti-Corruption Week and beyond, the SIGA Youth Council issues a call to action to all stakeholders in the world of sport:
* Join the Conversation: Engage with us on social media using #SideWithSIGA & #UnitedAgainstCorruption, sharing your visions for a corruption-free sport.
* Take the Pledge: Commit to upholding the highest standards of integrity in your sphere of influence within sport.
* Support Initiatives: Collaborate with and amplify the work of organizations like SIGA that are at the forefront of the anti-corruption fight.
Together, for a Cleaner, Fairer Sport
The SIGA Youth Council is resolute in its support for SIGA’s Anti-Corruption Week, symbolizing our unwavering dedication to the global crusade against corruption in sport. We invite all who share our passion for integrity to stand with us, united in the pursuit of a sporting world where excellence is achieved through merit, not malfeasance.
Issued on behalf of the SIGA Youth Council
Co-chairs:
- Anca-Maria Gherghel (Research Manager, EPIC Global Solutions I PhD student in the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, SHU) – England
- Likhaya Ntlokonkulu (Sports Presenter, African Playbook Network I Sponsorship Consultant, The World Freestyle Football Association I Pre-Authorisation Service Consultant, Discovery Limited) – South Africa
Members:
- Ana Beatriz Mori (Government and International Relations Analyst, Associação pela Indústria e Comércio Esportivo (ÁPICE)) – Brazil
- André Calapez (Consultant, YFM I Researcher, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon) – Portugal
- Aristides Costeas (Sports Integrity Consultant, APC Compliance / Programs Executive, Sports Financial Literacy Academy) – Cyprus
- Augusto Piaskoski (Lawyer, Sports Compliance and Governance) – Brazil
- Brian Kavuma (Business Growth & Development Officer, Double Pass) – Belgium
- Chukwuemeka Obijiaku, Co-Founder, The Wellspring ProjectI Committee Member, U.S. Sports Pharmacy GroupI YALI 2023 Fellow – Nigeria
- Ella Joanes (Live Match Supervisor, UEFA) – Switzerland
- Helia Asghari Totmaj (Table tennis coach, Spin Club I Impact Manager, Rising Stars Project) – Iran
- Kemal Mohamedou (Masters in International Public Policy, University College London (UCL) I Common Futures Conversations Member, Chatham House) – England
- Kryštof Gogela (Bachelor in Marketing Management, Fontys University of Applied Sciences I Podcaster, The Twelfth Man) – The Netherlands
- Mouad Benouzekri (Ph.D. student, Tofail’s University and the Hungarian Sports University) – Morocco
- Eden Horton (Government and Legal Studies Student, Bowdoin College) – USA
- Nelly Nkatha Mutuma (Table Tennis Player, National Team of Kenya) – Kenya
- Nour Shamala (Senior Sports Account Executive & Freelance Graphic Designer) – Egypt
- Petra Bukić (Administrative waterpolo assistant, European Aquatics) – Croatia
- Reginalda Obara (Associate, Salim Mohamed & Associates Advocates) – Kenya
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ABOUT SIGA
SIGA is the world’s leading organisation for Sport Integrity. We are creating a whole new landscape for the sports industry by delivering independent global rating and certification for world Sport to ensure it is governed and operates under the highest integrity standards: The SIGA Universal Standards.
Funded by our Members, SIGA is a non for profit global independent organisation with one aim: To ensure the sport industry is governed under the highest integrity standards so that the values of sport are protected.
SIGA is the only organisation to bring together sport, governments, academia, international organisations, sponsors, business, rights holders, NGOs and professional services companies, from every region in the world, around a common cause of fostering greater integrity throughout sport.
SIGA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, as a non for-profit association, and comprises of the following continental subsidiaries: SIGA AMERICA, SIGA EUROPE and SIGA LATIN AMERICA.
For more information on SIGA, including its vision, mission and reform agenda, please refer to the website: www.siga-sport.com and FAQs.
To contact SIGA, please email: [email protected].
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