United Nations

Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Crime

The  UNODC Programme on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Crime was established by UNODC in 2017 and is an integral part of the UNODC Global Programme
against Corruption. It provides a framework through which to support Governments, sport organizations and relevant stakeholders to tackle corruption and crime in sport. Specifically, the Programme’s aim is to support the effective implementation of:

• Resolution 8/4 on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption, adopted by the Conference at its Eighth Session, in Abu Dhabi, from 16 to 20 December 2019.
• Resolution 7/8 on corruption in sport, adopted by the Conference at its Seventh Session, in Vienna, from 6 to 10 November 2017.

Adopted by the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), respectively at its seventh and eight sessions, by over 180 States Parties, these resolutions represent a major and significant commitment by the international community to preventing and tackling corruption in sport, while contributing to an emerging global framework aimed at enhancing the contribution of sport to development and peace.
Furthermore, they provide the mandate for the development of UNODC’s Programme on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Crime.

Additional information about UNODC’s work can be found under the tabs below. For more information about the Programme and to find our contact information, please see under About and Contact.