MOTM · Understanding Migration, Inclusion and Women’s Participation in Sport · Sources & Further Reading

Sources & Further Reading

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Use these references to deepen your understanding of migration, inclusion, gender, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive sport programme design.

External resources: Each source below includes a direct link. The links open in a new tab and were working as of 25 June 2026.

Core definitions & legal frameworks
  • IOM (2019) – Glossary on Migration
    An extensive collection of migration-related terminology designed to support consistent and accurate use of key concepts.
    For: definitions & training
  • UNHCR – The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol
    The central international legal instruments defining refugee status, rights and standards of protection.
    For: legal grounding
Intersectionality & gender
  • Crenshaw, K. (1989) – Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex
    The foundational legal article introducing an intersectional analysis of overlapping discrimination.
    For: conceptual framework
  • ella vzw (2014) – Handleiding Intersectioneel Denken
    A practical Dutch-language guide for applying intersectional thinking within organisations and professional practice.
    For: practical application
Sport inclusion: migrants & women
  • ENGSO / EWS (2023) – Women’s Participation in Sport Across Europe
    European research on women’s participation and experiences in sport, presented through an intersectional perspective.
    For: context & planning
  • SPIN Women (2021) – An Obstacle Course
    Conference report on the inclusion and participation of migrant women and girls in sport.
    For: barrier mapping
  • INSPIRES – Handbook for Designing and Implementing Inclusive Sport Programmes
    Practical guidance for football and sport stakeholders seeking to welcome refugees, with attention to the needs of refugee women.
    For: programme design
  • ENGSO ASPIRE – Training Modules for Refugee Inclusion through Sport
    Training materials combining background information, reflection exercises and practical tools for more inclusive sport settings.
    For: mentors & coaches
  • STEADY Project (2021) – Recommendations Manual
    A manual on using sport to support the social inclusion and empowerment of displaced young people and young people with disabilities.
    For: empowerment practice
Ethical communication & safeguarding
  • UNHCR (2024) – Ethical Communications Guidelines
    Guidance on do-no-harm communication, dignified representation, informed consent, refugee voice and accountability.
    For: communication ethics
  • UN Women (2021) – Guidelines for Gender-Responsive Sports Organizations
    A step-by-step framework for sports organisations to strengthen gender equality through measurable actions and indicators.
    For: organisations
  • International Safeguards for Children in Sport (2014)
    Eight safeguards forming an international framework for protecting children in all sport contexts.
    For: safeguarding
Programme design & practical toolkits
  • Plan International – Global Policy on Safeguarding Children and Programme Participants
    Plan International’s global policy framework for preventing and responding to safeguarding risks affecting children and programme participants.
    For: policy & implementation
  • Keeping Children Safe – International Child Safeguarding Standards
    International standards covering safeguarding policy, people, procedures and accountability within organisations.
    For: standards
  • WHO – Sport for Health Programme
    WHO resources on sport, physical activity, mental health, quality of life and well-being for people of different ages and abilities.
    For: well-being practice
Notes on key references used in this module
  • ENGSO ASPIRE – Training Modules, p. 13
    The ASPIRE materials are used in this module to frame inclusive mentor and coach roles and psychosocial support.
    Module anchor reference
  • ella vzw – Handleiding Intersectioneel Denken, p. 8
    This section supports the module’s practical definition and application of intersectionality.
    Module anchor reference

Reflection Note

Which 1–2 references are most relevant for your next action, and how will you apply them in practice?

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