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UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for solidarity to help fight it

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The United Nations human rights office, led by High Commissioner Volker Türk, has issued a formal condemnation of the racist and sexist abuse directed at tennis player Coco Gauff. The statement, released via social media on Saturday, calls for global solidarity to combat the discrimination Gauff experienced following a recent match at the China Open.

This intervention highlights the ongoing issue of online harassment targeting professional athletes. By addressing the incident, the UN office aims to push back against systemic racism and sexism within sports environments and digital spaces.

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