Safeguarding

International Union of Kettlebell Lifting believes that it is a fundamental right of all individuals involved with IUKL to be able to participate in a non-violent, safe, and respectful environment.

IUKL acknowledges its duty of care in this regard and is committed to creating and supporting an environment and a culture free from harassment and abuse. The welfare of all individuals involved with IUKL is paramount. Behavior and actions that constitute harassment and abuse will not be tolerated!

"Safe Sport creates an environment where athletes can concentrate on becoming the best than they can be."

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International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) Policy

Safeguarding Participants in Kettlebell from Harassment & Abuse

1. Policy Statement

1.1 IUKL believes that it is a fundamental right of all individuals involved with IUKL, whether they are athletes, staff, or volunteers, to be able to participate in a non-violent, safe, and respectful environment.

1.2 In that spirit, IUKL acknowledges its duty of care and is committed to creating and supporting an environment and a culture free from harassment and abuse.

The welfare of all individuals involved with IUKL is paramount. Behavior and actions that constitute harassment and abuse will not be tolerated.

1.3 All forms of harassment and abuse violate the IUKL Code of Ethics and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Code of Ethics.

1.4 IUKL Member Federations, volunteers, and staff are bound by the principles of this Policy and are deemed to have agreed to comply with this Policy.

2. Definition of Harassment and Abuse

2.1 IUKL has adopted the definitions of harassment and abuse as set out in the IOC Consensus Statement 2016

https://olympics.com/ioc/safe-sport/sexual-harrassment-and-abuse

“Harassment and abuse can be expressed in five forms which may occur in combination or in isolation. These include 

i) psychological abuse, 

ii) physical abuse, 

iii) sexual harassment, 

iv) sexual abuse, 

and v) neglect.

These forms of abuse are defined here as:

Psychological abuse – means any unwelcome act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth.

Physical abuse – means any deliberate and unwelcome act – such as for example punching, beating, kicking, biting, and burning – that causes physical trauma or injury.

Such acts can also consist of forced or inappropriate physical activity (e.g., age-, or physique-inappropriate training loads; when injured or in pain), forced alcohol consumption, or forced doping practices.

Sexual harassment – any unwanted and unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, non-verbal, or physical. Sexual harassment can take the form of sexual abuse.

Sexual abuse – any conduct of a sexual nature, whether non-contact, contact, or penetrative, where consent is coerced/manipulated or is not or cannot be given."

⭕️  For any questions regarding IUKL’s Policy & Procedures on Safeguarding, please contact us: confidential.iukl@gmail.com  

⭕️  Report Form for Incidents of Harassment and Abuse (file to download below)