Safe Sport
The Aquatics Integrity Unit is committed to creating and preserving a sport setting that ensures positive, healthy, and fulfilling experiences for all individuals. In doing so, it prioritizes the welfare, safety, and rights of every participant at all times.
In furtherance of that objective, the AQIU ensures that all participants in Aquatics comply with the World Aquatics Rules on the Prevention from Harassment and Abuse.
If you want to report any breach of the Rules on the Prevention from Harassment and Abuse
The World Aquatics Athlete Safeguarding Counsel is also available to assist participants with Safe Sport matters. The Athletes Safeguarding Counsel is a group of (former) athletes and experts (medical, legal) supervising the processes as described in the World Aquatics Rules On The Protection from Harassment and Abuse. Their responsibilities include supervising the correct implementation of the Rules, confidentially advising athletes on the procedures, raising awareness and advising World Aquatics Bureau and World Aquatics Executive.
Members of the Athlete Safeguarding Counsel
- Sarra Lajnef
- Thiago Pereira
- Anthony Ervin
- Hinkelien Schreuder
- Ashley Cox
Member Federation Guidance on Reporting Safeguarding Matters
This document provides guidance to Member Federations (MFs) on when safeguarding matters arising within their jurisdiction may be shared with the AQIU. Member Federations are encouraged to consult this guidance when considering whether a safeguarding concern should be reported to the AQIU.
AQIU Member Federation Guidance on Reporting Safeguarding Matters