Former Socceroos skipper Craig Foster opens up about his drive to advocate for human rights and why more sports stars should be using their platform.
Foster said as sport stars aged they realised they a platform they could use to effect changeHe said the community spirit where he grew up inspired him
"When I grew up [in Lismore in northern NSW], people used to put the hand to the wheel in whatever respect it was needed in the community. "And everyone around the world has a right to be involved in sport unless and until they are committing egregious human rights abuses.
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