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The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), which takes place annually on 6 April, presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe.
The global theme for 2024 is “Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies”.
In observance of the International Day, on April 4 an event at UN Headquarters in New York will focus on how prominent sporting bodies engage in partnerships to make positive impacts for people and the environments in which they operate. It will bring together members of the international sporting community - including members of the United Nations Football for the Goals initiative - to share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities to drive positive social change and contribute to global efforts towards sustainable development and peace.
Commemoration Event, UN Headquarters in New York
Join us for the annual celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Thursday, 4 April 2024 from 11am to 1pm in Conference Room 12. The Day provides a unique opportunity to recognize the positive influence of sport in promoting peace, fostering development, and building community cohesion.
This year’s event places the spotlight on successful partnerships, projects, and programs that have effectively used sport to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
You will hear from fellow Football for the Goals members, such as CONCACAF, Generation Amazing, UEFA and Seattle Reign FC, who will share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities for leveraging sport as a tool for positive social impact.
To learn more about the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), please visit:
https://social.desa.un.org/issues/sport-for-development-and-peace/international-day