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JAAF to Establish Human Rights Policy Ahead of World Championships, A Rare Move in Japan

On Aug. 19 it was learned through interviews with sources at the JAAF that it is establishing its own independent human rights policy and code of conduct within this month to fight the problems of violence, harassment, defamation on social media, and voyeuristic photography. The move is one of very few of its kind among domestic sports organizations.

The JAAF guidelines are based on those of World Athletics and are being implemented ahead of the Tokyo World Championships beginning Sept. 13. They will outline standards of behavior and ideals for everyone involved in the sport, not just athletes and coaches but also volunteers and parents. In order to ensure the ideals spread through the Japanese track and field world, the effort is being made at the level of the athletics association rather than leaving it up to the Japan Olympic Committee or Japan Sport Association.

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