Athletes for Palestine

Athletes for Palestine

Uniting sports to kick genocide and racism out of the fields—and defend every child’s right to play.

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    Documentation Hub

     Evidence on athletes, facilities, travel denials

Background & Rationale

Sports are meant to embody fairness, respect, and human dignity. Yet in Palestine, athletes are being killed, stadiums are bombed, and children are denied the basic right to play. Silence is not neutrality—it’s complicity. If we believe in the universal values of sport, we must defend them everywhere, including Gaza and the West Bank.

Historical Precedent

  • Athlete-led solidarity was pivotal in isolating apartheid South Africa.

  • Federations have acted before: teams and states have been suspended for grave violations.

  • It’s our moment now to uphold the same moral responsibility—kick genocide and racism out of the fields.

Vision & Mission

Vision

A global community of athletes united in supporting justice, dignity, and human rights for the Palestinian people.

Mission

To amplify Palestinian voices through sports, raise awareness of violations against athletes and sporting life in Palestine, fight racism, and mobilize collective action for peace and justice.
Core Objectives
Solidarity:
Provide athletes a platform to openly express support for Palestine without fear of isolation.
Awareness:
Use sport’s visibility to highlight Palestinian struggles and resilience.
Advocacy:
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Protection:
Support Palestinian athletes whose careers and lives are endangered.
Action:
Organize campaigns, symbolic matches, solidarity videos, and coordinated global actions.
Accountability:
Campaign to ban Israeli teams and federations from international competitions until genocide, occupation, and apartheid policies end—just as South Africa was banned.
Collaboration:
Link athletes with NGOs, human-rights groups, unions, and credible media platforms.
Read the Manifesto
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Governance & Organization


How We’re Organized

Steering Committee
Sets direction and approves campaigns.
Advisory Council
Human-rights lawyers, journalists, NGO reps, and athlete welfare experts.
Chapters
Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific.
Decision-Making
Consensus where possible; democratic vote otherwise.
Steering Committee
Sets direction and approves campaigns.
Advisory Council
Human-rights lawyers, journalists, NGO reps, and athlete welfare experts.
Chapters
Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific.
Decision-Making
Consensus where possible; democratic vote otherwise.
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Transparency & Conduct

  • Non-violence, anti-racism, respect for teammates, clubs, match officials, and fans.

  • No doxxing or targeted harassment.

  • Evidence-based communications.