Protecting Every Player, Coach, and Community Across Ugandan Rugby
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. At U-SAFE, we’ve outlined key focus areas to ensure everyone in Ugandan rugby, especially children and vulnerable groups, is safe, supported, and empowered. Explore each safeguarding area to understand our approach, commitments, and actions in creating a safer game for all.
Youth Protection
Our Youth Protection Excellence U-SAFE places youth protection at the heart of all our safeguarding efforts. Uganda Rugby Union is developing one of Africa's most comprehensive youth protection systems, establishing new standards that exceed World Rugby's minimum requirements. As we build our programme, we refuse to [...]
Safe Sport Policy
Transformative Safe Sport Leadership Our Safe Sport Policy marks a bold step forward for athlete protection in African rugby. While we are not yet the continental leaders, we are firmly committed to reaching that standard as we continue setting high benchmarks in safeguarding and sporting integrity. [...]
Child Safeguarding
Pioneering Child Protection Standards Uganda Rugby Union is establishing one of Africa's most robust child safeguarding frameworks, seamlessly integrating World Rugby standards with Uganda's child protection legislation and international best practices. Our holistic approach recognises the unique vulnerabilities children face in sporting environments and implements comprehensive [...]
Reporting & Redress
Exemplary Accountability Systems Our reporting and redress system is establishing high standards for transparency and accountability in African rugby. We are establishing multiple accessible reporting channels, including anonymous hotlines, secure digital platforms, and confidential face-to-face consultation options, to ensure that every individual can report concerns safely [...]
Support & Wellbeing
Revolutionary Holistic Wellbeing Approach Player wellbeing forms the cornerstone of Uganda Rugby Union's philosophy, recognising that true athletic excellence requires nurturing the complete person - mind, body, and spirit. We are developing one of Africa's most comprehensive player wellbeing programmes through our integrated approach that addresses [...]
Safe Rugby Spaces
Transformative Infrastructure Excellence Safe Rugby Spaces represents our commitment to establishing world-class rugby infrastructure standards, with comprehensive safety protocols that address physical, environmental, social, and digital considerations across all our facilities. Each facility undergoes thorough, multidimensional safety assessments that evaluate structural integrity, environmental risks, accessibility, and [...]
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