Who we are

Bringing together recognized experts in the fields of sport and children’s rights, CRISO is dedicated to ensuring that the rights of children participating in organized sports are effectively promoted, protected, and upheld.


CRISO is composed of an international team that ensures a diversity of perspectives, independence, and scientific excellence
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  • Romania
    Associate-Pr. Mihai-Bogdan Iovu
    Babeș-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca
    School of Sociology and Social Work
  • Lithuania
    Pr. Laura Purdy 
    Vytautas Magnus University
    Child welfare and sports coaching 
  • USA
    Pr. Chavi Nana
    University of Michigan Law School 
    Human Trafficking Clinic 
  • Kenya
    Dr. Edna Thangu
    Kenyatta University 
    Department of Recreation and Sports Management 
  • Greece
    Dir. Vassiliki Riga
    University of Patras
    Laboratory of Pedagogical Research and Lifelong Education 
  • Switzerland
    Pr. Roberta Ruggiero
    University of Geneva
    Children's Rights Interdisciplinary Master (MIDE)
  • France
    Pr. Caroline Siffrein-Blanc
    Aix-Marseille University
    Department of Law and Political Science
  • France
    Me. Jean-Christophe Lapouble
    Law Professor and Lawyer
  • France
    ARTEMIS France 
  • Spain
    Dr. Andrea Saenz-Olmedo
    University of the Basque Country (EHU)
    Department of sport science 
  • Norway
    Pr. Åse Strandbu
    Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
    Department of Sport and Social Sciences
  • Sweden
    Dr. Karin Redelius
    The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
    Sport and Fitness science
  • United Kingdom
    UNICEF UK
  • Italy
    UNICEF Innocenti Project 
  • Canada
    Sport Aide, Québec.
  • Mali
    Young Players Protection in Africa 
  • Ghana
    Derrick Charway
    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Norwegian School of Sport Science 
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