The deal will see the human rights organisation inform the DIF about the situation in countries where major events are due to take place.

This will include the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as World and European Championships.

Both parties will share and exchange knowledge with regular meetings set to be held.

The agreement is said to be an extension of DIF's international strategy where "sustainability in connection with major sports events is an important element".

This includes sustainability in relation to financial, environmental and social conditions.

"The human rights situation is one of the criteria that is included in our considerations when, for example, Major Championships are awarded," said DIF President Niels Nygaard. 

"This has always been the case but the partnership with Amnesty will qualify our knowledge in this area and our ability to make more informed decisions.

"I am convinced that, by working together, we can do it better than by working separately."

The DIF is already working nationally to combat homophobia and discrimination in sport.

"Sports has a tremendous positive influence through both large scale international sport events but also through local initiatives by volunteer coaches and local clubs," said Amnesty International Denmark's secretary general Trine Christensen.

"Unfortunately, we have seen some country leaders try to abuse sports for personal gain and to cover up abuse and violations. 

"It is therefore laudable and important that DIF takes their responsibilities seriously and decides to seek ways in which it can make a difference. 

"We look forward to the future cooperation."