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The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated annually on April 6th to recognize the power of sport in fostering positive change, bridging barriers, and transcending boundaries. In 2025, the IDSDP will focus on the theme "Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion," emphasizing the role of sport in promoting equal opportunities and fostering inclusive societies.
This year's theme aims to challenge stereotypes and enable inclusive sport for all, regardless of age, gender, or race. It highlights sport as a unifying force that fosters inclusion and more equitable societies, serving as a powerful platform for dialogue to tackle prejudices and inspire positive change globally.
In commemoration of the International Day, an event will be hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This event is a collaboration between the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco, the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the Department of Global Communications, and UN Women. The event will provide an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions on the intersecting issues of sport, gender equality, healthy aging, and racial equality.
Through inspiring conversations, IDSDP strives to raise awareness, celebrate success stories, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for solutions to critical challenges. The 2025 observance will serve as a platform to explore how sport can serve as a tool towards greater social inclusion and progress.
The United Nations invites all stakeholders, including States, the UN system, international organizations, sports governing bodies, civil society, and the private sector, to observe and raise awareness of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. This collective effort underscores the potential of sport to contribute to the advancement of human rights, social and economic development, and the promotion of just, peaceful, and inclusive societies.