Championing Rights Through Sports

This chapter explores the intricacies of advocating for social causes within the realm of sports, focusing on pressing issues like Indigenous rights, homelessness, and climate change. It underscores how sports can serve as a platform for human rights activism, citing specific cases such as the campaign for Bahraini footballer Hakim Al-Larebi and discussions around FIFA's stance on Israel. The conversation also addresses the challenges of free speech in Australia, particularly regarding the representation of marginalized communities in media and the need for open dialogue on international human rights violations.