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Saido, a Somali refugee, started playing basketball when she entered the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. Basketball was, for her, a way to access community and confidence. “Sports give me a sense of belonging as a girl. When I play, it affirms my…
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The Global Sport Impact Fund (GSIF) has opened a call for Expressions of Interest to identify sport-based initiatives that contribute to sustainable development goals. This call aims to build GSIF’s first investment pipeline, focusing on projects…
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In the midst of the Women’s Euro football championship in Switzerland, Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, called on Member States and sports clubs around the world to address the vast gender gap which still exists in women’s sport. “The…
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The power of football to inspire fans to take positive action for a healthier planet and a fairer society is taking centre stage at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan – a world fair focused on building a sustainable global future.As the football Club World…
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Want to set girls up for success? Keep them interested in sport!Girls who stay active aren’t just building fitness – they’re building confidence, resilience, and skills that shape their future. When it is safe, inclusive, and well-organized, sport…
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Palma de Mallorca, 27 March 2025 – As part of an ongoing partnership to promote health, education, and equality through sport, UNESCO representatives attended the third edition of the Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards. This year’s event recognized…
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Empowering Communities Through Sport: CSocD63 UN Side Event Highlights Martial Arts as Catalyst for Sustainable Development
New York, February 14, 2024 — The webinar “Empowering Communities Through Sport: Real Voices, Real Change” brought…
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Women's sports are on a winning streak, reaching new heights and shattering records. From the Olympics achieving gender parity to the growing audience for women's sports, there is much to celebrate and explore. Yet many gender gaps remain. Here are…
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New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findings point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has…
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On April 4th, the United Nations Headquarters became a global stage for the celebration of the International Day of Sport, hosting a significant gathering in Conference Room 12 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event underscored the pivotal role of…
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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.…
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9th February 2024, amidst the discussions of the UN 62nd Commission for Social Development (CSocD62), the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) hosted a powerful online side event titled "GameChangers: Sports for Social Inclusion in Rio's…