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eSport has seen exponential growth over the past few years and the pandemic has only increased its rise in popularity. In this episode, we discuss gaming's enormous reach and explore both the challenges, such as online safety and increased screen time, as well as its power for social change, education and the opportunity for connection during a time of isolation.
- Mary Harvey Centre for Sport and Human Rights
- Kirsty Burrows Sports Rights Solutions
- Boban Totovsk iInternational eSports Federation
- Oliver Weingarten LDN UTD
- Josianne Galea Baron UNICEF
- Alfonso Leon International eSport Lawyer
This episode brings together experts, academics and practitioners to discuss the implications of a new report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to the Human Rights Council (HRC). The Report advances the discussion around the rights of persons with disabilities to...
Published 04/09/21
With 2020 set to be one of the hottest years on record, climate change is bringing harsher heatwaves, heavier rain and fire risks among other threats. Playing and watching sport in 2021 will be increasing challenging. Long-term climate change will potentially increase migration, driving increased...
Published 03/25/21