At all times, the IOC recognises and upholds human rights, as enshrined in both the Fundamental Principles of the Olympic Charter and the IOC Code of Ethics.
The IOC is committed to improving the promotion and respect of human rights within the scope of its responsibility across its three spheres of activity – as an organisation, as the owner of the Olympic Games and as the leader of the Olympic Movement.
The objective is to ensure that people’s rights are put at the core of our operations and are respected in line with international agreements and standards – within the IOC’s remit.
The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and other globally recognised standards, such as the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and ILO conventions, help the IOC inform its approach on human rights within specific areas, such as responsible sourcing, our approach to safe sport for athletes or the Games.
Human rights in the three spheres of responsibility

The IOC is taking action at three main levels to improve the promotion of and respect for human rights, and to deliver on its human rights responsibilities.
Strengthening our human rights approach across our organisation in a comprehensive way
Upholding human rights across the lifecycle of the Olympic Games
Promoting respect for human rights principles throughout the Olympic Movement at large
IOC Strategic Framework on Human Rights

The IOC Strategic Framework on Human Rights explains the long-term objectives and specific actions the IOC commits to take to further respect for human rights in its remit.
In line with Olympic Agenda 2020+5 , this Strategic Framework covers and provides plans for each of the IOC’s three spheres of activity: IOC as an organisation, IOC as owner of the Olympic Games, and IOC as leader of the Olympic Movement.
IOC advisory committee on human rights

The Advisory Committee’s mission is to provide strategic guidance to the IOC and advise on the implementation of the IOC Strategic Framework on Human Rights.
Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination

FAQ on the positioning of the Olympic Games

Reference documents
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Olympic Charter
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Olympic Agenda 2020+5
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Introduction to the key principles of the IOC Human Rights Strategic Framework - may 2022
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Recommendations for an IOC human rights strategy - mar 2020
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Future Host questionnaire - Olympic Games - jan 2021
News
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Human rightsIOC Advisory Committee on Human Rights meets for the first time
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IOC NewsIOC announces composition of Advisory Committee on Human Rights
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Human rightsIOC approves Strategic Framework on Human Rights
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IOC NewsIOC takes next steps in establishment of Human Rights Strategic Framework
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Beijing 2022IOC conducts third-party due diligence on its suppliers for Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
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IOC NewsIOC moves forward with its human rights approach
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IOC NewsIOC continues working on human rights and takes first steps on a strategy
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IOC NewsIOC is committed to inclusion across the Olympic Movement
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IOC NewsUN Human Rights Council acknowledges contribution of sport to human rights promotion
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