Paris 2024
Safeguarding
All athletes have the right to participate in a safe and supportive environment, and at Paris 2024 you will have access to resources that can provide you with help and support if/when you need it.
Expected Standards of Behaviour
All participants shall:
Always
- Uphold the laws of the Host Nation and all applicable sports codes and rules and regulations and refrain from encouraging others to break any laws, rules or regulations.
- Ensure that intentions, actions and communications reflect a commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of all participants;
- Maintain the highest standards of conduct, respect positions of authority and or trust and act in the best interests of children, young people and or vulnerable persons;
- Be aware of your own behaviour, maintain appropriate boundaries with others and respect the rights dignity and worth of every person without any form of discrimination
- Stand against and report any form of harassment and abuse, neglect, abuse of power, trust, influence or authority, bullying or any other behaviour that would reasonably be considered abusive amongst or towards any individuals.
Never
- Condone or engage in any form of physical, psychological or sexual violence or neglect towards others;
- Engage in physical or online activities that could reasonably be considered inappropriate or culturally insensitive towards others, especially children and other vulnerable persons;
- Make or share comments or images that could reasonably be considered inappropriate, demeaning or indecent, or place people at risk of physical, emotional or reputational damage.
Resources and initiatives
IOC Games-time Safeguarding Framework
The IOC has created a Games-time Safeguarding Framework for athletes. The aim of the Framework is to help protect athletes and other participants during Games time. The Framework includes education resources, expected standards of behaviour and reporting processes.
Available in English, French, Spanish and Korean, the Games-time Safeguarding Framework can be found here.
World Sailing strongly recommends that all sailors and support personnel familiarise themselves with the IOC Games-time Safeguarding Framework.
Cyber Abuse Protection service
The IOC will be providing a cyber abuse protection service at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The service is available to all competing athletes and is open to all entourage members and technical officials. This is the first time that such a tool will be utilised to protect athletes from online abuse. Traffic to public facing athlete accounts will be monitored and offensive and harmful material will be deleted before it reaches the athlete.
Athlete 365 platform
The Athlete 365 platform has been updated and includes a section specifically for Paris 2024. Athletes will find everything they need to navigate their participation in Paris 2024. Athletes will be provided with a mobile phone in Paris which will be preloaded with apps and information. Specifically, the following can be found in that space:
How to report a concern
IOC and World Sailing Safeguarding Officers will be available for private and confidential consultations and to discuss any safeguarding reports.
- Contact The IOC Safeguarding Officer(s) via safeguardingofficer@olympic.org.
- Reports (including anonymously) can also be made via the IOC Integrity and Compliance Hotline.
- Incident Reporting Form.
- Your wellbeing. The Mentally Fit Helpline is available in 70 languages 24/7 and accessible by phone or email.
During the Games
If a serious incident occurs and there is an imminent risk of further harm or abuse, please contact the police on 112 immediately – do not wait.
If you have any questions or require urgent assistance, please contact Games-time Safeguarding Officer Urvasi Naidoo at urvasi.naidoo@sailing.org who will be in attendance in Marseille at the sailing venue.
You can also report incidents to World Sailing using the confidential reporting line: safeguarding@sailing.org.