John Gleaves
https://doi.org/10.5406/26396025.4.2.01
The International Olympic Committee’s Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations
On November 16, 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released its “Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations.” Often referenced simply as the Framework, the document updated the IOC’s 2015 guidance for transgender and non-binary athletes to compete in international sport. The IOC’s new Framework came in the wake of several high-profile decisions by International Federations (IFs) and rulings by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that specifically focused on the role of testosterone, fairness, and safety for women athletes.