In a context of increasing internal displacement and mixed migration flows, it reveals crucial to safeguard and promote the human rights of IDPs, asylum seekers and migrants who already underwent abuses, as well as inhuman and degrading treatments both in the countries of origin and in the countries of transit. The article explores the potential of sport in promoting the human rights of such groups; in particular, the human right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. It further investigates the role of sport both in promoting integration and in counteracting stereotypes, exclusion and discrimination. It follows by exploring the contribution of sport to development and peace by making reference to several United Nations resolutions and other documents. The article closes putting forward some critical considerations regarding the de facto application of de jure provisions.

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