VALE Justice Ms Ruth Baden Ginsburg A Homage to a life-dedication to vindicate WOMEN's role in society! Women's Rugby 2020 deserves much better!
FROM: Federación Argentina de Rugby Femenino (FARF.ORG) Reg. 18/09/2020 Confederación Sudamericana de Rugby Femenino (CSARF.COM) Reg. 18/09/2020.
Submission in accordance with World Rugby’s Website statements (24/04/2019) SOURCE: https://www.world.rugby/rugbyforall
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A homage to the life of Justice
?Ms Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“These character-building values underpin World Rugby’s vision as a sport for all, true to its values. This vision reflects the principle that rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes and is echoed in our stated mission to grow the global rugby family”
https://www.world.rugby/rugbyforall 24/04/2019 20:28
As rugby has evolved and expanded into the modern global sport it is today, the core character-building values – discipline, integrity, passion, solidarity, and respect - have remained consistent since the game’s inception in 1823. These character-building values underpin World Rugby’s vision as a sport for all, true to its values. This vision reflects the principle that rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes and is echoed in our stated mission to grow the global rugby family. Rugby as a sport for all is enshrined in the governance of the game and its administration, including the World Rugby Playing Charter, Bye Laws and Regulations: “The laws provide players of different physiques, skills, genders and ages with the opportunity to participate at their levels of ability in a controlled, competitive and enjoyable environment … It is through discipline, control and mutual respect that the spirit of the game flourishes … these are the qualities which forge the fellowship and sense of fair play so essential to the game’s ongoing success and survival” -
World Rugby Playing Charter “To prevent discrimination of any kind against a country, private person or groups of people on account of ethnic origin, gender, language, religion, politics or any other reason”
Objectives and Functions of World Rugby, Byelaw 3 “All Unions, Associations, Rugby Bodies, Clubs and Persons shall not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other Person on the ground of their religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, colour or national or ethnic origin” - World Rugby Regulation 20 Ensuring rugby remains a sport for all is also compatible with many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including: Good Health and Well-Being (Goal 3) Quality Education (Goal 4) Gender Equality (Goal 5) Federación Argentina de Rugby Femenino (FARF.ORG) Reg. 18/09/2020 Confederación Sudamericana de Rugby Femenino (CSARF.COM) Reg. 18/09/2020.
Submission in accordance with World Rugby’s Website statements (24/04/2019)
SOURCE: https://www.world.rugby/rugbyforall The ERC Group PO Box 4131 Carlton NSW 2218 Australia 4 Scottish Rugby support for mixed ability/ unified rugby Asia Rugby supports integrated life skills and rugby curriculum across disadvantaged communities in Asia Oceania Rugby’s partnership with UN Women to promote gender equality What are others doing?
A range of other organisations have produced a variety of multi-language resources and tools to challenge stereotypes and keep discrimination out of the sport, including the International Olympic Committee promotes diversity and addresses harassment and sexual abuse in sport Rainbow Tick certifies organisations that complete a Diversity & Inclusion process.
Play by the Rules provides information, resources, tools and free online training to sport stakeholders to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport What can you do? Only through all stakeholders working together can we ensure rugby’s proud tradition as a sport for all is preserved and our collective ambition to grow the global game is realised. Like all great teams, there is a role for everyone and below are just some examples of how you can support inclusion, diversity and #RugbyForAll: For players, coaches, officials, and fans:
Think of examples of inclusion you have witnessed – how can you replicate and share these? Think of discrimination you may have seen – what could you do to address it and prevent future occurrences?
How diverse is your team, club, school, the circle of friends, community, workplace? Is anyone excluded? What challenges or obstacles exist in creating an inclusive environment? For administrators and stakeholder organisations, further work could incorporate the following: Examine current policies and procedures - are they inclusive? What needs to change? Think of your experiences of leadership – was it one voice or many? How diverse are your leaders? Are they open to new ideas? Is there a culture of openness and willingness to embrace change? How can you implement a more inclusive culture in your activities? If you are involved in a project or programme that promotes Rugby for All, please share your details with @World Rugby or on Instagram using the hashtag #RugbyForAll. There are also opportunities available for World Rugby support for your project – see the Spirit of Rugby for more information.
SOURCE: https://www.world.rugby/rugbyforall
Enrique TOPO Rodriguez (Triple Rugby Union International ~ 1971-1992) ~ Wallaby Captain (1987), Barbarian FC (UK) Captain (1991); Italian Barbarians Captain (1991). Multiple Award winning Author "The ART of Scrummaging". Executive Chairman and MD, The ERC Group.
Sydney 20/09/2020.