Broadcast Paralympics on BBC1

1 have signed. Let's get to

50 Supporters

By continuing you agree to receive Avaaz emails. Our Privacy Policy will protect your data and explains how it can be used. You can unsubscribe at any time. If you are under 13 years of age in the USA or under 16 in the rest of the world, please get consent from a parent or guardian before proceeding.

This petition has been created by Emily T. and may not represent the views of the Avaaz community.

Sign this petition

Emily T.

started this petition to

Tony Hall, Director-General BBC

This petition is directed towards Tony Hall, Director-General BBC.

I understand that Channel Four won the rights to broadcast the Paralympics. However, BBC1 is the most watched TV channel in the UK, therefore the Olympics reaches a higher level of viewers in relation to the Paralympics.

I am aware that Channel Four did an amazing coverage of the Paralympics, however, the Olympics receives a considerably higher amount of coverage in comparison.

My issue is with the sufficient lack of human diversity aired on TV - this needs to change. By airing the Paralympics on a lower viewed channel suggests it is deemed less worthy. If equality is to be achieved, the Paralymics should stand next to the Olympics, not be shunned to one side. Our attitudes towards disabled people will remain negative until we witness a more diverse representation of our society in the media.

BBC1, you broadcast the Olympics, so why not the Paralympics?

The Paralympics should gain as much media coverage as the Olympics. Sign this petition if you agree.

Posted (Updated )

Report this as inappropriate

There was an error when submitting your files and/or report.

Inaccurate Inappropriate language Hate speech Illegal Commercial/spam Offensive

Broadcast Paralympics on BBC1

Complete your signature

Complete the form below