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23/02/2024 - 15:13

Peace and Sport Academy – Peace through sport educators in Togo

The French Embassy in Togo has commissioned Peace and Sport to train 7 Togolese Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the basics of Peace through Sport. Winners of the “Sport, Inclusion…

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01/02/2024 - 16:32

#PEACEMAKERS PROJECT – Celebrating girls empowerment through sport with Naandi Foundation in India

Last week a delegation from Peace and Sport traveled to India to visit the Naandi Foundation, an active member of the #Peacemakers Project international coalition. The visit was organized in…

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25/01/2024 - 16:36

2024: A year dedicated to Athletes’ Commitment culminating with the Peace and Sport International Forum on 2-3 December

Peace and Sport outlined its objectives and highlights for 2024 during a presentation attended by Monegasque institutions, Champions for Peace, the Organization’s partners, and stakeholders from civil society.   In…

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27/11/2023 - 15:01

Friendship Games Colombia 2023: Celebrating unity and social inclusion through sport in Usme

The third edition of the Friendship Games organized by Cop Colombia as part of the Peacemakers Project, brought together children, Peace Educators, colombian athletes and Champions for Peace to celebrate…

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23/11/2023 - 10:38

Statement by the President and Founder of Peace and Sport

Given that, for the first time, consensus was not reached to adopt the traditional United Nations Resolution on the Olympic Truce, Peace and Sport reaffirms the autonomy and neutrality of…

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13/11/2023 - 17:40

Sport as a catalyst for global peace: insights from the Paris Peace Forum

The 2023 Paris Peace Forum sport was placed at the epicenter of peace and global cooperation discussions. Peace and Sport participated to highlight the role of sports in fostering peace…

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31/10/2023 - 09:21

VINICIUS JUNIOR WINS SOCRATES AWARD AT THE 2023 BALLON D’OR CEREMONY

10/30/2023, the Ballon d’Or Ceremony presented by Didier Drogba and Sandy Heribert, Châtelet Theater in Paris Real Madrid FC and Brazil Football star, Vinicius Junior receives from H.S.H. Prince Albert…

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25/10/2023 - 17:32

“RISE, THE SIYA KOLISI STORY” WINS THE PEACE AND SPORT DOCUMENTARY PRIZE AT THE SPORTEL AWARDS

As leading advocate for champions social commitment, Peace and Sport is delighted to announce that the documentary “Rise: Siya Kolisi Story ” produced by Orange Films and Star Films production…

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04/08/2023 - 12:54

Peace and Sport contributes to the legacy of the Kinshasa 2023 Games of La Francophonie

Peace and Sport supports the organizers of major sporting events in implementing legacy programs focused on sport as a vector of living together and peace. On the occasion of the…

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10/07/2023 - 11:23

Sócrates Trophy 2023

More than ever, the media exposure of football and footballers implies a social responsibility.Inspired by the incredible career of the doctor and great Brazilian football player Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de…

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03/07/2023 - 16:11

Peace and Sport’s approach aligned with MINEPSVII’s recommendations

Peace and Sport supports UNESCO’s and its Member States’ recommendations conveyed at the 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS VII) in…

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05/06/2023 - 11:06

Colombian Ombudsman’s Office signs partnership agreement with Peace and Sport to promote sport as a peace-building tool

– The agreement will make it possible to reach territories where internal armed conflict and other issues have prevented Colombian citizens from pursuing their life goals for years. – Training…

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13/04/2023 - 13:00

Peace and Sport unites millions of people around the world for the 10 years of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Athletes, International Federations, National Olympic Committees, political leaders, companies, international and not-for-profit organizations got massively mobilized behind Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard campaign as they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the…

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03/04/2023 - 12:16

The voice of peace educators through sport brought to the UN – Participation in the “Scoring for People and the Planet” conference – NYC

Tibu Africa and Peace and Sport will bring the voice of field actors to the United Nations headquarters on the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and…

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28/03/2023 - 15:12

From America to Africa and the Middle East…The April6 mobilization goes global!

This 2023 edition will mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), a unique opportunity to bear witness to the transformative power of…

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21/03/2023 - 08:59

Under the patronage of Peace and Sport, Terres en Mêlées organizes the Friendship Games in Togo in presence of Benjamin Boukpeti, Olympic Medalist and Champion for Peace

The Friendship Games are a flagship event of the 2023 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebration. They will take place in Lomé on March 31, under the…

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15/12/2022 - 12:09

Peace and Sport is rewarded with the 2022 Peace Summit Award at the 18th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Pyeongchang

Every year, Nobel Peace Laureates gather to discuss about peace and conflict resolution and to honour men or women of peace who have made an outstanding contribution to international social justice with the Peace Summit Award….

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07/12/2022 - 10:44

The role of project leaders and peace educators recognised by the UN General Assembly

The resolution “Sport for sustainable development” was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 1 December 2022. This major text recalls the capacity of sport to change mentalities, prejudices and…

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05/12/2022 - 11:20

Peace and Sport Awards: UCI receives Special Jury Prize for its solidarity actions to support women cyclists from Afghanistan

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is delighted to have received the Special Jury Prize at the Peace and Sport Awards during a ceremony in Monaco on 30 November. The awards…

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01/12/2022 - 17:35

Closing of a successful edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum

The 13th Peace and Sport International Forum came to an end after an intense day of exchanges and debates and an unforgettable Peace and Sport Awards ceremony. More than 50…

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16/11/2022 - 11:29

The Peace and Sport International Forum: Major Stakeholders in Peace-through-Sport will Meet to Highlight Sport’s Contribution to Peace

On the side-lines of the World Cup in Qatar, while the world is facing unprecedented geopolitical tensions, significant stakeholders in peace-through-sport will meet at the Peace and Sport International Forum…

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10/11/2022 - 11:08

The nominees of the Peace and Sport Awards 2022 have been revealed!

This year, the winners will be awarded during the Peace and Sport Awards ceremony that will be held in the Principality of Monaco on November 30th. The Jury, presided by…

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08/11/2022 - 10:50

Peace and Sport welcomes 6 new athletes in the Champions for Peace Club

Peace and Sport, the international Monaco-based organisation dedicated to the peace-through-sport movement, has today unveiled a host of 6 new Champions for Peace who will help to spread the organisation’s vision across the…

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02/11/2022 - 16:36

Peace and Sport participated in the 17th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport

The 17thCouncil of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport met on October 27th in Antalya. The conference’s programme “Inclusion of migrants and refugees through sport: Assessing current best practices, identifying…

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26/10/2022 - 09:48

Peace and Sport and the University Paris Nanterre Foundation join forces to demonstrate the social impact of sport

As part of the creation of the university chair “Promoting the contribution of sport, physical education and physical activity to sustainable development and peace” awarded to the Paris Nanterre University…

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25/10/2022 - 09:17

The Peace and Sport Documentary Prize goes to ‘For the Sake of Peace’ at the Sportel Awards

Since 2014, in partnership with the Sportel Awards, Peace and Sport rewards directors who are tackling themes to demonstrate that sport can move barriers and norms in society. This year,…

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18/10/2022 - 09:13

THE SENEGALESE SADIO MANÉ BECOMES THE FIRST WINNER OF THE ‘SOCRATES AWARD’ AT THE 2022 BALLON D’OR CEREMONY

More than ever, football and footballers’ media exposure implies assuming a social responsibility.Inspired by the incredible career of the Doctor and Brazilian football player Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira…

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10/10/2022 - 10:23

The National Council of Monaco and Peace and Sport celebrate the International Day of Peace

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, celebrated every year on 21 September, Peace and Sport was honoured to be welcomed by the National CouncilNational Council, the Monegasque…

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07/10/2022 - 10:27

Peace and Sport France obtains Qualiopi certification

Peace and Sport France has just obtained its Qualiopi certification. This certification was officially obtained on 16 August 2022 and aims to attest to the quality of the processes implemented…

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30/09/2022 - 11:22

Applications for the Peace and Sport Awards are open!

From today until October 15, registrations for the Peace and Sport Awards 2022 will be open for stakeholders on sport for development and peace. Created in 2008, the annual Peace…

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21/09/2022 - 07:55

L’Équipe Group has joined forces with Peace and Sport to create a societal award as part of the Ballon d’Or Ceremony: The Sócrates Prize

Professional footballers have become media figures who provoke contradictory reactions: objects of identification or vehicles for celebrating triumph, talent, and effort, they are also subject to much criticism condemning their…

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20/09/2022 - 08:21

Usme, city of peace through sport, will host a second edition of the Friendship Games

From 23 to 25 September, the 13th edition of the Friendship Games – Peacemakers will be organised by Cop Colombia International, under the patronage of Peace and Sport and with…

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07/09/2022 - 10:55

Peace and Sport becomes charity partner of the AS Monaco in the Europa League

AS Monaco and Peace and Sport are pleased to announce their partnership. This season, the international organization, which uses sport as an instrument of peace in the world, will be…

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02/09/2022 - 09:50

Peace and Sport, Champion for Peace Aya Medany and a delegation of FITEQ hosted training sessions for young refugees in Zaatari camp

Peace and Sport, in collaboration with Champion for Peace Aya Medany, a delegation of FITEQ including former swimmer and Hungarian gold medalist Daniel Gyurta, and the coaches in Zaatari, hosted…

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11/08/2022 - 09:14

Peace and Sport supports young athletes leading the change by creating a Junior Champions for Peace Club

On the occasion of the International Day of Youth, six young dynamic athletes between 12 and 18 years old and representing different sport and nationalities, have joined the newly created…

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11/07/2022 - 09:10

Peace and Sport will organize its International Forum on November 30 and December 1 in Monaco

The resurgence of conflicts at the international level has deeply questioned the unity of the sports world but also, and above all, the role of sport in the prevention of…

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01/07/2022 - 16:41

Peace and Sport presents the white jersey and the WhiteCard trophy to Tadej Pogacar during the 1st stage of the Tour de France

July 1, 2022 – Copenhagen. At the end of the individual time trial of the 1st stage of the Tour de France, in Copenhagen, the President and Founder of Peace…

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27/06/2022 - 12:42

Our 2021 Activity Report has been released!

Peace and Sport is pleased to present its 2021 Annual Report, built around the organization’s four key pillars: Mobilizing, Connecting, Demonstrating, and Advocating. This report brings together the concrete achievements…

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13/06/2022 - 15:20

Peace and Sport releases its April6 report!

Peace and Sport is delighted to release the report of the 9th edition of April6! In a context of resurgence of conflicts on a global scale, stakeholders on peace-through-sport have…

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30/05/2022 - 09:34

Peace and Sport will partner with Major Events International

Peace and Sport is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with London based events consultancy Major Events International. Peace and Sport and Major Events International will join forces to promote sport…

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25/05/2022 - 11:33

Peace and Sport was at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the film “5 May 92”

As part of its partnership with Pastaprod, Peace and Sport met the filming crew and attended the screening of the short film “5 May 92” at the Cannes Film Festival….

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23/05/2022 - 11:57

Peacemakers Project: one year of peace-through-sport activities

Key figures: 4,670 children benefit from the activities, 50% of whom are girls; 190 peace educators trained in the Peace and Sport Methodology lead weekly activities, 30% of whom are…

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26/04/2022 - 11:22

A player from ASM Football Féminin supports the implementation of practical peace-through-sport sessions in Casablanca

From April 25-27, in Casablanca, Salma Zeitouni, player of the ASM Football Féminin, provided her technical expertise for the implementation of sport for peace practical sessions within the framework of…

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14/04/2022 - 16:14

THE #WHITECARD MOBILIZATION REACHES AN AUDIENCE OF 171 MILLION PEOPLE IN 113 COUNTRIES

Peace and Sport spurred an outstanding international April6 mobilization around the symbol of the #WhiteCard. In a geopolitical context of massive tension, under the motto “Sport is an answer. Raise…

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08/04/2022 - 17:27

“Sport, an answer for peace”: A conference organized by Peace and Sport and the University of Paris Nanterre

On the occasion of the International Day of Sport in the Service of Development and Peace and in a tense geopolitical context, the conference “Sport, an answer for peace” allowed…

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06/04/2022 - 12:31

“Sport is an answer for peace. Raise your WhiteCard”: Peace and Sport celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Through the #WhiteCard 2022 digital campaign, Peace and Sport wishes to reaffirm that sport is a great tool for creating and maintaining links beyond all differences and that it contributes…

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05/04/2022 - 09:13

HRH Princess Zeina Rashid of Jordan visits the Zaatari refugee camp

On April 5, HRH Princess Zeina Rashid of Jordan, Governing Board Member of our partner ITTF Foundation, visited a community center and joined the table tennis activities part of the…

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25/03/2022 - 11:38

April6 celebrations at Dubai Expo 2020

On March 24th, at the Dubai Expo 2020, Peace and Sport has led several initiatives implemented within the framework of the mobilization for the International Day of Sport for Development…

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23/03/2022 - 17:09

The Peace and Sport by MyCoach mobile application awarded with the « Sport and Innovation » Prize at the Sport Impact Awards in Dakar

Peace and Sport is delighted to win the « Sport and Innovation » Award for the Peace and Sport by MyCoach mobile application at the Sport Impact Awards ceremony which…

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04/03/2022 - 11:08

Statement: Sport as a force for peace

UNITE FOR PEACE Statement written by Peace and Sport and signed by the Champions for Peace and the International sporting community. Peace and Sport is today calling for unity by…

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03/02/2022 - 14:25

New Peace and Sport CEO appointed

After eight years at Peace and Sport as CEO, Laurent Dupont is leaving his position on Monday, January 31, 2022 to join an international group based in Paris. Under his…

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01/02/2022 - 10:40

Re-discover the 2021 highlights!

2021 has been filled with stories of resilience and outstanding peace-through-sport initiatives. Sport has changed lives and it has brought hope to people. More than ever, this year has proven…

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20/12/2021 - 14:09

Statement: Keeping the Olympic Truce spirit alive all year long

“During the Olympic Games, people have an opportunity to sit together and talk. People forget their differences and forge friendships. There is no distinction between nationality, religion, or skin colour…

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13/12/2021 - 13:31

Peace and Sport Awards 2021: Rudy Gobert appointed “Champion for Peace of the Year” and 4 outstanding peace through sport initiatives rewarded!

Last week, 5 initiatives have been rewarded during a digital edition of the Peace and Sport Awards 2021. From specific field programs to global initiatives, these initiatives have highlighted the…

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11/12/2021 - 19:37

2021 PEACE AND SPORT AWARDS: UTAH JAZZ BASKETBALL PLAYER RUDY GOBERT BECOMES THE CHAMPION FOR PEACE OF THE YEAR!

The 2021 edition of the Peace and Sport Awards appointed the Utah Jazz Basketball Player Rudy Gobert as Champion for Peace of the Year. The Champion for Peace of the…

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17/11/2021 - 15:28

Discover the Peace and Sport Awards nominees 2021 and vote for your favorite April6 initiative of the Year!

Peace and Sport is delighted to present the initiatives nominated for the 2021 Peace and Sport Awards in three categories : April6 Initiative of the Year, NGO of the Year,…

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14/11/2021 - 23:22

Peace and Sport and the Peacemakers in Colombia are celebrating Friendship Games!

On 13 and 14 November, 300 young players from the program “Escuelas de mi Barrio” led by IDRD and the program “Goles en Paz” led by the municipality of Bogota…

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09/11/2021 - 12:32

Peacemakers Project : Assesing the results after 6 months of implementation

Key figures : 1580 children involved in the activities, including 50% girls 227 peace animators trained to the Peace and Sport Methodology, including 50% women. 35 schools involved in 3 West-African…

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07/10/2021 - 10:02

Applications for the 2021 Peace and Sport Awards are now open!

Created in 2008, the annual Peace and Sport Awards reward organizations and individuals who have made an important contribution to peace, dialogue and social change in the world through sport….

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06/10/2021 - 09:20

Sportel Awards: The Peace and Sport Documentary Prize goes to “Luchadoras”!

Since 2014, in partnership with the Sportel Awards, Peace and Sport rewards directors who are tackling themes to demonstrate that sport can move barriers and norms in society. This year,…

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06/09/2021 - 10:04

Peace and Sport teams up with the International Sambo Federation for the first World Beach Sambo Championships!

Peace and Sport and the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) collaborated on a charity partnership in the framework of the first World Beach Sambo Championships 2021 in Larnaca (Cyprus), on 28-29…

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22/07/2021 - 14:12

Peace and Sport welcomes the changes to the Olympic oath and the evolution of article 50.2 of the Olympic Charter

Historically, the Olympic Games and the Olympic Village have fostered intercultural meetings, dialogue and peace. The Games make it possible to meet athletes from other cultures and to forge relationships…

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07/07/2021 - 14:26

Peace and Sport was delighted to be Charity Partner of the World Rafting Championships 2021

From 29th June to 3rd July, the World Rafting Federation held the World Rafting Championships in L’Argentière-La Bessée, France. Despite the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 250…

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06/07/2021 - 14:17

Champion for Peace Samir Ait Said will carry the tricolor flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games

Samir Ait Said will carry the tricolor flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games, on July 23rd, alongside Clarisse Agbegnenou. Samir Ait Said succeeds other Champions for…

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21/06/2021 - 17:12

Refugees in Zaatari camp celebrated #Worldrefugeeday!

During an entire week, on the occasion of #Worldrefugeeday, Peace and Sport highlighted that sport could significantly enrich the lives of refugees, boost their physical and mental health, and help…

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27/05/2021 - 17:09

Colombia celebrates the Peacemakers project!

As part of the Peacemakers Project, Peace and Sport has selected two Colombian organizations, based in Bogota and Medellin, to train 30 peace animators who will conduct weekly peace through…

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10/05/2021 - 16:02

Peace and Sport inaugurates the international program “Peacemakers Project” with the support of prestigious partners

Building on its expertise in the field of peace through sport and the success of the digitization of its methodology through the mobile application Peace and Sport by MyCoach, Peace…

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05/05/2021 - 09:27

THE #CLIMBERSFORPEACE INITIATIVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILISED THE CLIMBING COMMUNITY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE “LIVE TOGETHER” PROGRAM

To celebrate April6, International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) launched the #ClimbersforPeace initiative. The climbing community threw massive support behind it,…

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12/04/2021 - 15:34

The #WhiteCard mobilization concludes magnificently, reaching 170 million people in 117 countries

Under the motto “Behind each #WhiteCard, there is a story,” the 2021 #WhiteCard campaign initiated by Peace and Sport invited the entire world to join the peace-through-sport movement by sharing…

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07/04/2021 - 18:35

Live together on April6 – Young refugees from Zaatari and Azraq camps share a moment of joy through sport

On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), children from Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps in Jordan had the opportunity to take part in…

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01/04/2021 - 17:12

The Champions for Peace launch the 2021 #WhiteCard digital campaign

Today, the Champions for Peace digitally launch the 2021 #WhiteCard campaign. Under the motto “Behind each #WhiteCard, there is a story”, they invite the peace-though-sport movement to join the campaign…

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27/03/2021 - 09:16

Peace and Sport partners with the World Rafting Federation to raise awareness and foster reconciliation

  Peace and Sport, the international organization based in Monaco which promotes peace using the power of sport, will join forces with the World Rafting Federation (WRF) to use rafting…

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10/03/2021 - 15:22

The April 6 platform is now open!

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, April 6, is celebrated each year through numerous initiatives and campaigns carried out by the actors of the Sport for Development…

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17/02/2021 - 13:00

Marlène Harnois Becomes the New Representative of the Champions for Peace Club

Marlène Harnois has succeeded Benjamin Boukpeti as Champions-for-Peace club Representative, a select group of high-level athletes within the Peace and Sport Organization, who are personally committed to the peace-through-sport movement….

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02/02/2021 - 16:21

Peace and Sport, institutional partner of the Global Sports Week

Peace and Sport, international organization and leader in the peace-through-sport movement, has teamed up with Global Sports Week. Peace and Sport will provide analysis on the international context and will…

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06/01/2021 - 12:28

The documentary “Captain Ali”, directed by Kick-Off production and produced by Peace and Sport and MyCoach, is now available in replay!

As part of the partnership between Peace and Sport and MyCoach, the Kick-Off Production teams traveled to Zaatari, Jordan, to make the documentary “Captain Ali”. The movie traces the journey…

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21/12/2020 - 11:29

Peace and Sport Vice-President, Didier Drogba, concludes the 2020 Peace and Sport Awards!

Dear Peace and Sport’s Friends, It is now time to close this wonderful edition of the 2020 Peace and Sport Awards. Over the last five days, incredible initiatives using sport…

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18/12/2020 - 13:12

2020 Peace and Sport Awards: Football Prodigy Lionel Messi Becomes the Champion for Peace of the Year!

The 2020 edition of the Peace and Sport Awards appointed the Argentinian soccer prodigy and captain of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi, as Champion for Peace of the Year. The Champion…

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17/12/2020 - 14:24

The “Special Jury Prize” goes to the Olympic Channel for its “Olympic Day Workout” Program!

The Olympic Channel is a web television created by the International Olympic Committee. Since its launch in 2014, it has broadcast live events, documentaries and TV archives related to the…

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16/12/2020 - 17:01

The “APRIL6 Initiative of the Year” Award goes to the Kosovo National Olympic Committee!

After 5 days of voting, it was the Kosovo National Olympic Committee that won the highest number of votes on the Peace and Sport online platform, gaining them the “APRIL6…

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15/12/2020 - 19:08

2020 PEACE AND SPORT AWARDS: Announcement of the winner in the “Innovative Action of the Year” category!

The NGO TIBU-Maroc’s “Sa7ti Friyadti” Program the is the New Winner of the “Innovative Action of the Year” Award! Acting in 14 cities in Morocco, TIBU Maroc uses the power of…

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14/12/2020 - 18:49

2020 PEACE AND SPORT AWARDS : Announcement of the winner of the “Sport for Development and Peace Program of the Year”!

ISF Cambodia’s Football for Change Outreach Project Wins the Peace and Sport Award “Sport for Development and Peace Program of the Year”! Over the last 13 years, the NGO Indochina…

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12/12/2020 - 09:25

The Patron of Peace and Sport, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, shares His message for the 2020 Peace and Sport Awards!

The 2020 Peace and Sport Awards are almost here! Ahead of the digital celebration, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco invites athletes, civil-society organizations and institutions to keep promoting the…

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09/12/2020 - 15:16

Peace and Sport Welcomes Player Reaction To PSG-Basaksehir Referee Incident

“In games of sport, some things are open to interpretation but others, like the actions of the Paris Saint Germain (PSG)-Istanbul Basaksehir match referee, are unacceptable. Identifying someone for whatever…

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05/12/2020 - 17:26

Peace and Sport and FC Lokomotive Leipzig join forces to promote football as a tool for social development

Using Football as a tool, the two organizations will facilitate education, training and responsibility amongst youth and promote peace and dialogue. Peace and Sport and FC Lokomotive Leipzig will implement…

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25/11/2020 - 14:05

The nominees of the 2020 PEACE AND SPORT AWARDS are revealed!

Peace and Sport is delighted to present the initiatives nominated for the 2020 Peace and Sport Awards for their remarkable contribution to peace, dialogue and social change in the world…

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18/11/2020 - 08:25

Peace and Sport partners with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to foster education, development and enhanced social cohesion

Peace and Sport and the Global Esports Federation (GEF) have decided to join forces with the overarching aim to promote and reinforce the role of Esports as a tool for…

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16/11/2020 - 22:11

A message from the Fundación FC Barcelona – Barça Foundation !

Fundación FC Barcelona – Barça Foundation is two times Peace and Sport Award winner! In 2017, it won the “Foundation of the Year” Award, and it received the “Special Jury Prize”…

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16/11/2020 - 14:23

Panel on « Gender, Human Rights, Peace, and Sports »: when sport contributes to achieving Gender Equality

On the occasion of the 4th Conference on Peacebuilding from a Gender Perspective, on November 7th, Peace and Sport co-organized a panel on Gender, Human Rights, Peace, and Sports with…

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16/11/2020 - 14:19

Social business to fight against ocean pollution and improve the living conditions of the community of Tierrabomba through sport

On the occasion of the 2020 Social Business Series Virtual Event organized by Yunus Sports Hub, Yunus Environment Hub and the Grameen Creative Lab, on November 6th, our partner organization…

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13/10/2020 - 15:35

Peace and Sport supports the recommendations of the 2020 UN Secretary-General report entitled “Sport: a global accelerator of peace and sustainable development for all”

Peace and Sport welcomes the 2020 United Nations Secretary-General report on Sport for Development and Peace, which encourages strengthening the development and implementation of national policies and approaches to maximize…

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08/10/2020 - 14:43

PEACE AND SPORT RELEASES ITS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT!

Peace and Sport is proud to present its 2019 annual report, built around the four key pillars of the organization : Mobilizing, Connecting, Demonstrating, and Advocating. This report gathers Peace and…

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29/09/2020 - 09:13

PEACE AND SPORT AWARDS 2020 – A DIGITAL EDITION

Created in 2008, the annual Peace and Sport Awards reward organizations and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to peace, dialogue and social change in the world through sport….

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22/09/2020 - 12:14

September 21, 2020 – International Day of Peace – “Launch of the E-Platform”

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Monday September 21, Peace and Sport highlights the Mobile Application “Peace and Sport x MyCoach”: the first international digital tool using…

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14/09/2020 - 14:40

ICF Paddle Challenge ends successfully with new perspectives of collaboration with Peace and Sport

The Paddle Challenge organized by the International Canoe Federation successfully ended last week, and saw the participation of enthusiastic paddlers from beginner level through to the elite. Among them, the…

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18/08/2020 - 10:23

After school, Burundian children practice peace through sport

Since the start of the 2019 school year, Burundian teachers have been conducting weekly peace-through-sport activities in many schools across the country. To prepare for the start of the new…

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03/08/2020 - 10:14

Peace and Sport becomes the Charity Partner of International Canoe Federation’s Paddle Challenge

Peace and Sport, the international organization based in Monaco, which promotes peace using the power of sport, will partner with the International Canoe Federation to raise funds for its field…

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07/07/2020 - 10:30

Three years of peace-through-sport activities in Zaatari refugee camp

Key figures 300 children involved in the activities weekly 100 girls and women benefited 7 Coaches and 1 coordinator 10 seminars organized in collaboration with international sport federations since 2017 Partners:…

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02/06/2020 - 18:46

PEACE AND SPORT CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EOC PRESIDENT JANEZ KOCIJANCIC

It is with deep sadness that Peace and Sport learned of the passing of Janez Kocijančič, President of the European Olympic Committees (EOC). Mr. Kocijančič was a long-standing supporter of…

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16/04/2020 - 18:14

Champions for Peace and sport organizations massively join Peace and Sport #WhiteCard campaign generating an unprecedented mobilization

This year, from the principality of Monaco, Peace and Sport spurred an outstanding international April6 mobilization around the symbol of the #WhiteCard to send a message of global cooperation in…

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08/04/2020 - 15:37

Peace and Sport partners with IMMAF for an inclusive world

Peace and Sport and the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation are proud to announce a partnership to help build peaceful communities through the power of sport and create a safer,…

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06/04/2020 - 11:09

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco calls for cooperation and solidarity through the #WhiteCard Campaign for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebrated on April 6th  and in the context of an unprecedented global health crisis, H.S.H. Prince Albert…

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20/03/2020 - 13:55

Champions for Peace step up for solidarity and cooperation amid health crisis

Sport has previously played an important role in difficult times. In the current global health emergency, the power of sport has transcended playing fields and it is sending a strong…

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11/03/2020 - 10:36

Let’s celebrate the 7th International Day of Sport for Development and Peace digitally

Every year, Peace and Sport mobilizes the sport world as well as governments and civil society to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6….

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06/02/2020 - 09:06

Champion for Peace Blaise Matuidi raises funds for an orphanage in Congo

Champion of Peace Blaise Matuidi and his association “Les Tremplins Blaise Matuidi” organized on Sunday their first charity gala at Disneyland Paris. The objective: to raise funds to continue the…

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10/01/2020 - 14:47

80 young sailors join the #WhiteCard at the Yacht Club de Monaco

For the third year in a row, Peace and Sport and the Yacht Club de Monaco join forces to promote sport as a tool for social change in the Principality…

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13/12/2019 - 21:45

The 12th Peace and Sport International Forum Concludes Magnificently

The 12th edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum took place in Monaco from 11 – 13 December 2019. The Forum with the theme of “Investing in Peace, Acting…

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13/12/2019 - 03:56

Siya Kolisi wins the Peace and Sport “Champion of the year” award

Pictures and video here Siya Kolisi, Captain of the South African Rugby World Champion 2019 Team, a symbol of the revival of the rainbow nation, won the Peace and Sport…

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12/12/2019 - 18:12

Peace and Sport and My Coach Launch an App for Peace Through Sport

Photos and video of the Forum here. The Peace and Sport International Forum with the central theme ” Investing in Peace, Acting Through Sport” from 11 – 13 December in…

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06/12/2019 - 11:52

Kolisi, Lloyd, Cilic and Abidal join Peace and Sport Awards nominees

This year, Siya Kolisi, Carli Lloyd, Marin Čilić and Eric Abidal rank among high-profile nominees for the 2019 Peace and Sport Awards. They have been nominated for the “Champion of…

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28/11/2019 - 09:12

Great Lakes program takes a boost in Burundi

After 10 years of activities in the African Great Lakes region, Peace and Sport has given new dynamics to one of its historic programs. Initially set up in six community…

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25/10/2019 - 16:20

Figure skater and Champion for Peace, Surya Bonaly advocates at One Young World

Figure skating legend and Champion for Peace Surya Bonaly encouraged youngsters to become game changers and maximize the use of sport to tackle discrimination at the One Young World Summit…

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23/10/2019 - 11:46

Peace and Sport Documentary Prize goes to “Boxgirls” at the Sportel Awards

Pictures available here   For the fifth consecutive year, the winner of Peace and Sport Documentary Prize was announced at the Sportel Awards, on Tuesday October 22, in Monaco. The…

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22/10/2019 - 15:07

Peace and Sport Awards nominees revealed after unprecedented number of applications

Created in 2008, the annual Peace and Sport Awards reward organizations and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to peace, dialogue and social stability in the world through sport….

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08/10/2019 - 11:26

Boris Herrmann, the committed skipper who led Greta Thunberg to New York, as headline speaker at 2019 Peace and Sport International Forum

Boris Herrmann, the offshore sailor and skipper of Team Malizia, has today been announced as the first headline speaker at the 2019 Peace and Sport International Forum, which begins on…

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01/10/2019 - 15:39

Monegasque sports organizations join forces to promote peace through sport

Pictures are available here  Peace and Sport, the organization which promotes peace using the power of sport under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, reunited Monegasque…

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27/09/2019 - 12:06

On Peace Day, Peace and Sport calls for a stronger use of sport in development programs

On International Day of Peace celebrated on 21 September, Peace and Sport stressed the urgent need to maximize the use of sport for development and peace. Building sustainable peace is…

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16/09/2019 - 11:12

Didier Drogba brings peace through sport to the Biennale of Luanda

Peace and Sport – the organization which promotes peace using the power of sport – participates in the 1st edition of the ” Biennale of Luanda: Pan-African Forum for the…

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11/09/2019 - 10:51

The 2019 Peace and Sport International Forum will adress business investment in peace

Conflicts, social instability, competition for scarce natural resources and climate change continue to disrupt societies and markets in our deeply inter-connected world. The economic impact of violence was equivalent to…

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19/08/2019 - 09:24

The Friendship Games spread Peace and Sport Methodology in Burundian Schools

Pictures of the Friendship Games are accessible here. The 10th edition of the Friendship Games toured through the roads of Burundi, stopping off in Gitega, Makamba and Bujumbura. Organized by…

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08/08/2019 - 10:13

Vénuste Niyongabo: from gold winner to ‘giving back’ to his homeland at the Friendship Games

Champion for Peace and Olympic gold medallist in the 5000-metre run, Vénuste Niyongabo is committed to giving back to his community by dedicating his time and celebrity to projects which…

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19/07/2019 - 10:19

Peace and Sport releases its 2018 annual report

Peace and Sport releases its annual report on the organization’s most recent efforts to help vulnerable communities build sustainable peace through sport. This report presents 2018 accomplishments as well as…

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09/07/2019 - 09:01

Social Business Day: when sport brings about social change

Peace and Sport advocated on how social business can strengthen peace-through-sport initiatives, on the occasion of the 9th Social Business Day organized by the Yunus Center on 28 and 29…

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02/07/2019 - 09:29

H.S.H. the Prince Albert II visits the Monaco-based organization Peace and Sport

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Peace and Sport, the organization under His High Patronage which promotes peace using the power of sport, on Monday the 1st of July….

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28/06/2019 - 10:44

Peace and Sport releases its April6 report

Peace and Sport is delighted to present its April6 sixth edition report dedicated to the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. On 23 August 2013 the UN General…

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26/06/2019 - 15:12

Sports Workshops to foster youth employment in the Oise

The Sports Workshops organized by Peace and Sport in partnership with the US Pont Football, the local mission of the Vallée de l’Oise and the city of Pont Sainte Maxence,…

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24/06/2019 - 17:34

The Caravan for Peace on the roads of Mali

For its 2nd edition, the Caravan for Peace, went to Mali from June 20 to 23 and joined the 4th Edition of the International Sport Forum (FIS) of Bamako, as…

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21/06/2019 - 15:29

Peace and Sport meets the President of the Republic of Colombia

Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport met with H.E. Mr Iván Duque, President of the Republic of Colombia. The meeting broached the collaboration between Peace and Sport and…

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06/06/2019 - 10:47

Peace and Sport questions “Sport, still a catalyst for peace?” at the World Forum Normandy for Peace

In the framework of the D-Day 75th anniversary commemorations, Peace and Sport took part in the second edition of the World Forum Normandy for Peace in Caen, on 4 –…

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29/05/2019 - 14:46

Mélissa Plaza plays peace through football with girls from AS Monaco

Ten days before FIFA women’s World Cup, and with the release of her book “Not for Girls?”, Champion for Peace and French International football player Melissa Plaza promotes gender equity…

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27/05/2019 - 23:06

Champions for Peace meet youngsters at the challenge Michelet

Champions for Peace Laure Fournier and Benjamin Boukpeti took part in the challenge Michelet on May 23 and 24 in Lyon, France. For two days, the Sambo World Champion and the…

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20/05/2019 - 15:52

The Global Kid wins award benefiting Live Together program

The Global Kid, a geopolitical comic by Maha Aziz, won an award at the Educators’ Challenge, held at the London School of Economics, on 15 May. The reward will benefit the…

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14/05/2019 - 10:55

Peace and Sport and My Coach Sport bring peace through sport to the digital sphere

Peace and Sport and My Coach Sport are proud to announce the signature of a three-year partnership to promote peace through sport. This collaboration aims to develop a digital solution…

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08/05/2019 - 11:23

Peace and Sport highlights the inclusive role of sport at SportAccord 2019

For the second consecutive year, Peace and Sport participated in SportAccord Convention and the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS) Sport Festival “United Through Sports”. Peace and Sport…

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24/04/2019 - 11:20

The #WhiteCard campaign successfully ends in FISE Hiroshima reaching 98 million* people worldwide

Peace and Sport, in partnership with Hurricane Group, officially closed the 2019 #WhiteCard campaign at FISE Hiroshima held in Japan, on 19 April. For the second consecutive time, the two organizations joined forces to use urban sports to break down…

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09/04/2019 - 09:39

Peace and Sport celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace all around the world

Peace and Sport is celebrating the 6th edition of April6, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), with inspiring projects all around the world and the #WhiteCard…

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01/04/2019 - 18:28

Peace and Sport and Licra Monaco hold a symbolic day as part of the Education and Action Week against Racism and Antisemitism in Monaco

Peace and Sport and Licra Monaco joined forces to organize a symbolic day under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Friday March 29, as…

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22/03/2019 - 15:04

Peace and Sport launches the 6th edition of the #WhiteCard campaign from Cyprus

This year, the #WhiteCard campaign was launched during the Friendly Football Day that gathered Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities, in the bi-communal village of Pyla, Cyprus. Each year, to…

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20/03/2019 - 17:31

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot football clubs played together at the Friendly Football Day

The Friendly Football Day, organized by Peace and Sport in partnership with Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, brought together Nea Salamina Football Club and the Mağusa Türk Gücü Football Club in a…

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12/03/2019 - 15:08

Peace and Sport and Stelios Philanthropic Foundation will bring closer Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities

As part of Peace and Sport’s ongoing efforts to use sport as a tool for diplomacy and dialogue around the world, the organization will hold a bi-communal “Friendly Football Day”…

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18/02/2019 - 17:47

Peace and Sport promotes peace at 2019 Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Sarajevo

From 9 to 16 February the 14th Winter European Youth Olympic Festival took place in Sarajevo. The EYOF is the first top European multi-sports event aimed at young athletes aged…

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25/01/2019 - 10:18

Peace and Sport and WBSC begin Baseball5 in Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and Peace and Sport today completed a two-day coaching workshop in Jordan aimed at introducing Baseball5 to Zaatari within the “Live Together” Program, the…

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14/01/2019 - 18:22

PEACE AND SPORT ENCOURAGES YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOTR

The Monaco Yacht Club has been bringing young sailing enthusiasts together for the Monaco Optimist Team Race for a decade now. To celebrate the tenth edition this year, 16 teams…

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20/12/2018 - 10:57

Peace and Sport and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco reward Blaise Matuidi for his social commitment

On December 17th, football World Champion Blaise Matuidi was awarded the Peace and Sport Champion of the Year prize in Monaco by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Peace…

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12/12/2018 - 09:57

Didier Drogba named Vice President of Peace and Sport

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organization whose mission is to promote sport as a tool for peace, is proud to announce that Didier Drogba has been named as Vice President….

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23/11/2018 - 17:11

Peace and Sport President receives the Global Peace Torch Bearer Award by Youth Icons Ghana

Peace and Sport President and Founder, Mr. Joel Bouzou has been honored for his lifetime commitment promoting sport for social good by Youth Icons Ghana. The Award celebrates global leaders…

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09/11/2018 - 17:36

Peace and Sport encourages sports for social good at Global Social Business Summit

From November 6th to November 9th, the ninth edition of the Global social Business Summit was held in Wolfsburg, Germany. The event organized by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate professor…

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06/11/2018 - 16:19

Peace and Sport promotes social business through sport in the symbolic city of Hiroshima

On November 5th and 6th the city of Hiroshima organized the 2018 World Business Conference for World Peace, and one session dealt with “Achieving Peace through the Power of Sports.”…

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24/10/2018 - 10:17

Peace and Sport Documentary Prize goes to “Fighting For Life” during Sportel Awards

For the fourth consecutive year, the winner of Peace and Sport Documentary Prize was announced at the Sportel Awards, on Tuesday 23rd October 2018, in Monaco. The jury, made up…

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19/10/2018 - 08:26

Football Star Blaise Matuidi named Champion of the Year and Champion for Peace

Last night the annual Peace and Sport Awards ceremony took place at the Rodos Palace Hotel in the Island of Rhodes. 350 major decision-makers from across the Mediterranean region joined…

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19/10/2018 - 08:17

Peace and Sport Regional Forum was successfully held on the island of Rhodes

Peace and Sport Regional Forum was successfully held this October 18th, in the iconic island of Rhodes by the international organization Peace and Sport and the Region of South Aegean….

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15/10/2018 - 18:26

Peace and Sport Condolences on the passing of IOC member Patrick Baumann

It is with deep sadness that Peace and Sport learned of the sudden and unexpected passing of Patrick Baumann, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), IOC member and…

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10/10/2018 - 16:16

High-profile speakers with global impact will attend Peace and Sport Regional Forum in Rhodes

Nikos Galis, Michail Seitis, Michalis Kakiouzis, Christian Karembeu and Marlène Harnois are among the prestigious speakers of the forum on the October 18th. The basketball legend Nikos Galis has been…

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09/10/2018 - 17:32

Peace and Sport supports Play 4 Peace during charity gala

250 people attended to the Play 4 Peace charity gala -the association won the Peace and Sport Awards in 2017- in Brussels on Thursday 4th October. At the Hotel Plaza,…

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26/09/2018 - 15:39

Peace and Sport and the Region of South Aegean announced Peace and Sport Regional Forum entitled “Societies in Motion: Rising up through Sport”

The Press Conference for the announcement of Peace and Sport Regional Forum, entitled “Societies in Motion: Rising up through Sport”, was held earlier today with great success and numerous guests,…

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21/09/2018 - 11:23

PEACE AND SPORT WELCOMES 12 NEW ATHLETES IN THE CHAMPIONS FOR PEACE CLUB

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation dedicated to the peace-through-sport movement, has today unveiled a host of 12 new Champions for Peace who will help to spread the organisation’s vision across the world….

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20/08/2018 - 18:07

Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo athletes competing together at the Friendship Games

VNR accessible here : https://tinyurl.com/yc4pk7u9 Pictures of the Friendship Games : https://flic.kr/s/aHsmqivjCy Press release, Monday 20th of August Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) basketball athletes played in the same team…

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16/08/2018 - 16:57

The Friendship Games will bring together Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in a unique trans-border edition

Press release, Thursday 16th of August Peace and Sport is finalizing the preparation for the 9th Friendship Games edition, which will take place in Bujumbura, Burundi and Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…

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03/08/2018 - 11:18

Peace and Sport and Champion for Peace Isabelle Yacoubou get ready for the 2018 Friendship Games

As part of Peace and Sport’s ongoing efforts to use sport as a tool for dialogue around the world, the organization will hold the 2018 Friendship Games in Bujumbura, Burundi from 17 to 19 August in…

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01/08/2018 - 12:20

Peace and Sport « Live Together » program in Za’atari Refugee Camp celebrates its first anniversary

One year after launching the « Live Together » program, Peace and Sport announced the Peace Building activities focused on the promotion of peace values and gender equity through sport in…

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24/07/2018 - 09:46

Peace and Sport announces Peace and Sport Regional Forum in Greece

The Peace and Sport Regional Forum entitled “Societies in Motion: Rising up through Sport”, co-organized by Peace and Sport and the Region of South Aegean, will take place on the historic…

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09/07/2018 - 09:55

Peace and Sport and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco send a message of peace at the Tour de France

Peace and Sport spread awareness on the power of sport for peace at the Tour de France, Saturday 7th of July in Noirmoutier, France. For this occasion, H.S.H., Patron of…

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02/07/2018 - 10:45

April6 report is now available !

Peace and Sport is delighted to present its April6 fifth edition report dedicated to the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace On 23 August 2013 the UN General…

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21/06/2018 - 11:42

5th Monte-Carlo Fighting Trophy supports Peace and Sport field activities

Peace and Sport and the International Academy of Martial Arts of Monaco renew their partnership for peace-through-sport activities, on the occasion of the Monte Carlo Fighting Trophy to be held…

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08/06/2018 - 17:19

Peace and Sport at the World Forum Normandy for Peace

In the framework of the D-Day Landing commemorations, Peace and Sport spoke about the role of sport in peacebuilding at the 1st World Forum Normandy for Peace taking place in…

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24/05/2018 - 10:39

Maha Aziz family and friends’ generosity contributed to the “Live Together” programme in Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan

Peace and Sport is very grateful to Maha Aziz family and friends for their contribution to the “Live Together” program in Za’atari refugee camp, Jordan. Thanks to their support through…

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19/05/2018 - 22:31

Peace and Sport arrives in Ghana to promote the positive values of sport for peace

As part of Peace and Sport’s ongoing efforts to use sport as a tool for positive social change in West Africa, the international organization delivered a one-day lecture on “Peace…

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15/05/2018 - 11:26

Champion for Peace Yelena Isinbaeva receives the Monte-Carlo Woman of the Year Award 2018

During the seventh edition of the Monte-Carlo Woman of the Year Award 2018 themed “Women and Sport”, Yelena Isinbaeva, double Olympic gold medalist and three-time World pole vault champion, received…

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14/05/2018 - 16:49

Peace and Sport renews its collaboration with the UNFP

During the 27th UNFP awards ceremony, Peace and Sport and the UNFP announced the renewal of their collaboration to use football in favor of international solidarity, dialogue and bringing communities…

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07/05/2018 - 17:05

Peace and Sport and ITTF bring the unified Korea women’s Table Tennis team for a #WhiteCard photo

Peace and Sport, the politically neutral organisation, dedicated to promoting sport as a tool for peace, and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) united the joint North-South Korea women’s table…

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19/04/2018 - 12:43

Peace and Sport mobilizes International Federations at SportAccord 2018

This week Peace and Sport participated in SportAccord Convention 2018 and the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS) Sport Festival: United Through Sports 2018 Bangkok Festival. Over the…

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12/04/2018 - 10:53

Peace and Sport #WhiteCard campaign generated unprecedented mobilisation for April 6

  The 2018 online #WhiteCard campaign reached new heights on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, April6, with more than 90 million people reached on social media*…

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09/04/2018 - 10:01

PEACE AND SPORT CELEBRATES THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE IN THE ZA’ATARI REFUGEE CAMP IN JORDAN

Peace and Sport – the politically-neutral organization which promotes sport as a tool for peace – was at Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan to celebrate “APRIL6”, the International Day of…

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28/03/2018 - 14:43

Peace and Sport and Hurricane Group will celebrate #April6 during FISE Hiroshima

To celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), Peace and Sport, partner to Hurricane Group, will share its message of peace-through-sport, on April 6 during the…

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26/03/2018 - 16:55

Brussels Play 4 Peace 2018: An Event to Celebrate Peace Through Sport on April6

After having received the Peace and Sport Award for the best April6 initiative of the year in 2017, Play 4 Peace again marked the International Day of Sport for Development…

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21/03/2018 - 10:59

PEACE AND SPORT LAUNCHES THE 2018 #WHITECARD CAMPAIGN WITH DIDIER DROGBA

Last weekend Peace and Sport launched the digital #WhiteCard campaign for 2018. This international initiative invites the entire world to show support for the peace-through-sport movement using the ‘white card…

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20/03/2018 - 14:07

Peace and sport, the principality of Monaco and DIDIER DROGBA  take action for peace in Colombia  

   Peace and Sport will implement the official agreement signed this weekend by the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of Colombia. In presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of…

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08/03/2018 - 10:43

Champion for Peace Jean-François Tordo Takes Action for International Women’s Day in Madagascar.

To mark International Women’s Day, Champion for Peace Jean-François Tordo supported by Peace and Sport is organizing an international rugby tournament on 17 March , giving young Malagasy people the…

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06/03/2018 - 11:50

Let the countdown begin, 30 days until April6 !

WHAT IS CELEBRATED ON APRIL 6TH ? April6 was declared the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 with the…

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19/02/2018 - 09:54

PEACE AND SPORT AND IIHF BRING THE UNIFIED KOREAN WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY TEAM FOR A HISTORICAL #WHITECARD PHOTO

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organization dedicated to promoting sport as a tool for peace, and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) this weekend united the joint North-South Korea women‘s hockey team for a…

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09/02/2018 - 14:52

Peace and Sport brings peace message to PyeongChang

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games will celebrate peace. The opening ceremony will see the North and South Korean athletes parade together behind the flag of unified Korea. In this perspective,…

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29/01/2018 - 11:25

Adrien Maré Finishes the Dakar Rally in Peace and Sport’s Colours

Adrien Mare, rally driver and Champion for Peace, finished his first-ever Dakar rally this Saturday wearing Peace and Sport’s colours In September 2017 Adrien became a Champion for Peace, joining…

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15/01/2018 - 10:15

Young sailors join Peace and Sport cause at MOTR 2018

Monaco, Sunday 14th January 2018. The curtain fell on the 9th Monaco Optimist Team Race organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco with support from FxPro, Eventica, Fon and clothing…

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08/12/2017 - 14:18

2017 Peace and Sport International Forum closes after successful tenth anniversary edition

Monaco – 8th December 2017 The 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum closed today with a landmark meeting of global sports ministers, after three days of insight, knowledge sharing and…

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08/12/2017 - 00:50

Khalida Popal named Champion of the Year at 2017 Peace and Sport Awards

Monaco – 7th December 2017   Former Afghanistan national women’s team captain, Khalida Popal, has been named the Champion of the Year at the 2017 Peace and Sport Awards, following…

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06/12/2017 - 19:35

Peace and Sport launches major social business partnership with Professor Muhammad Yunus

Organisation also joins with Jordanian National Olympic Committee New Champion for Peace Didier Drogba welcomes delegates as peace-through-sport gathering begins Monaco – 6th December 2017 Peace and Sport has today…

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06/12/2017 - 13:58

‘Champions for Peace’ kick off the 10th Peace and Sport International Forum

More than 40 Champions for Peace representing 23 countries and 20 different sports joined together with Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport, to review the numerous actions…

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21/11/2017 - 17:18

THE CARAVAN FOR PEACE COMES TO AN END AFTER 3 DAYS OF SHARING, SPORT AND EMOTION

Led by Taekwondo Olympic Champion and Champion for Peace, Marlene Harnois, the Caravan for Peace traveled across Senegal to meet children, families and associations to promote the values ​​of solidarity…

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20/11/2017 - 11:25

Voting closes on 2017 Peace and Sport Awards, as Manchester United star Juan Mata was selected among nominees

Spanish football star Juan Mata is among the high-profile nominees for the 2017 Peace and Sport Awards, after voting closed on the Champion of the Year category. Mata, a UEFA…

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16/11/2017 - 16:14

JOIN PEACE AND SPORT CHAMPIONS FOR PEACE FOR THE “I MOVE FOR PEACE” RUN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH AT 9:00AM!

Join us for a morning jogging on the seashore Friday, December 8th at 9:00am in front of the Monte-Carlo Bay with our Champions for Peace, Habiba Ghribi, Olympic Champion in 3000 Steeplechase and Tegla…

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14/11/2017 - 10:46

French football star Lilian Thuram joins list of high-profile speakers at 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum

FIFA World Cup winning footballer and social activist Lilian Thuram has been announced as the latest speaker for the 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum, as excitement builds ahead of…

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09/11/2017 - 15:45

Find out the list of Peace and Sport Awards nominees

Created in 2008, the annual Peace and Sport Awards reward organizations and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to peace, dialogue and social stability in the world through sport….

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08/11/2017 - 13:02

Peace and Sport presents its “Sport Simple Solutions” at the Global Social Business Summit 

On the occasion of the Global Social Business Summit held in Paris, France, from the 4th to the 9th of November, Peace and Sport showcased its “Sport Simple Solutions”. Presenting next…

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07/11/2017 - 15:01

THE FIRST ‘CARAVAN FOR PEACE’ HITS THE ROAD IN SENEGAL

The 1st Caravan for Peace will take to the road in Senegal from 16 – 19 November 2017. At the wheel, Marlène Harnois, Peace and Sport Champion for Peace and…

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03/11/2017 - 15:17

Peace and Sport presented the Friendship Games at XXII ANOC General Assembly

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation dedicated to promoting sport as a tool for peace, today delivered a presentation to the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly in Prague, Czech…

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30/10/2017 - 14:02

Professor Muhammad Yunus and Didier Drogba revealed as headline speakers at 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and social business pioneer Professor Muhammad Yunus, together with UEFA Champions League winner, four-time Premier League Champion and Champion for Peace Didier Drogba, have today been…

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25/10/2017 - 11:34

Peace and Sport Documentary Prize goes to “Girl Unbound” during Sportel Awards

For the third consecutive year, the winner of Peace and Sport Documentary Prize was announced at the Sportel Awards, on Tuesday 24 October 2017, in Monaco. The jury, made up…

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12/10/2017 - 14:22

Afghanistan women’s national team captain, Khalida Popal, unveiled as key speaker at the 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum

Khalida Popal, the inspirational former captain of the Afghanistan national women’s football team, has today been announced as the first headline speaker at the 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum,…

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05/10/2017 - 12:12

Peace and Sport Launches Sport Workshops to Help Young People Integrate into the Workplace

Peace and Sport is organizing a new round of their Sport Workshops in partnership with the French Judicial Youth Protection Service (PJJ) in Montauban, to help young people with no…

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20/09/2017 - 07:45

Peace and Sport welcomes 9 new international athletes in the Champions for Peace Club

Monaco – 20 September 2017 Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation dedicated to the peace-through-sport movement, has today  unveiled a host of new Champions for Peace who will help to spread the…

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07/09/2017 - 08:06

Running the Vercors Ultra-Trail for the children of Madagascar

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organization aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, launches a new “I Move For Peace” campaign with Jérôme Roux, amateur sportsman, for the benefit…

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01/09/2017 - 07:49

Theme revealed for landmark 10th edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organization aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, will hold the 10th edition of its International Forum between 6-8 December, with this year’s…

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18/08/2017 - 11:29

Peace and Sport unveils 10th Anniversary Logo

Peace and Sport couldn’t let its 10-Year Anniversary pass by without celebrating with a new commemorative logo. The new icon marks the decade by inserting a large number 10 with…

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17/08/2017 - 14:20

Peace and Sport is seeking volunteers for the 2017 Peace and Sport International Forum

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, is seeking volunteers for the 10th Peace and Sport International Forum. Are you passionate about the sport…

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16/08/2017 - 09:43

Peace and Sport’s Friendship Games closes following inspirational weekend of sport for change and intercultural dialogue

The 8th edition of the Friendship Games, organised by Peace and Sport in partnership with the National Olympic Committee of Burundi, concluded after a weekend full of sport, learning and intercultural dialogue in  Bujumbura, Burundi last week….

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10/08/2017 - 08:37

Peace and Sport Champions for Peace assemble on eve of 2017 Friendship Games in Burundi

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation dedicated to the development of peace through sport, is finalising preparation for the 2017 Friendship Games which begins in Bujumbura, Burundi tomorrow, August 11…

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01/08/2017 - 07:41

Social Business Day: Sport for a more fair society

On the occasion of the Social Business Day held on 28 and 29 July in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Peace and Sport highlighted the role of sport for social cohesion and for…

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31/07/2017 - 13:25

Peace and Sport Launches the “Live Together” Sport Program in a Refugee Camp

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organization aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace was in Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan to launch the “Live Together” program in partnership with…

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26/07/2017 - 14:27

Peace and Sport to promote peace in African Great Lakes region through 2017 Friendship Games

As part of Peace and Sport’s ongoing efforts to use sport as a tool for peace around the world, the organisation will this year hold the 2017 Friendship Games in…

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21/07/2017 - 14:09

Herculis 2017: Champions for Peace on the Starting Blocks

The Herculis Meeting held on 21 July in Monaco invites Peace and Sport to meet athletes to tell them about the importance of sport as a tool for peace. In…

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14/07/2017 - 10:44

Peace and Sport Calls for Enhanced Effort to Develop Peace-through-Sport Policies at MINEPS VI

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organization aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, called for large mobilization to develop peace through sport policies during the Sixth International Conference…

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13/07/2017 - 15:16

Mobilizing Tourism Ministers at Expo 2017 in Astana

Sport can make a powerful contribution to tourism, and sport tourism is a good opportunity to promote peace. For this reason, Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation aimed at promoting…

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07/07/2017 - 10:32

C215 “Athletes” exhibition: when talents meet to support Peace and Sport

Yesterday was the opening of “Athletes”, an exhibition of street artist C215 in Paris under the high patronage of Mrs Laura Flessel, French Minister of Sports and Peace and Sport…

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04/07/2017 - 15:37

April6 report is now released !

Peace and Sport is delighted to present its April6 fourth edition report dedicated to the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Since 2013 when the United Nations declared…

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03/07/2017 - 08:33

The Tour de France celebrates peace through sport in Düsseldorf

©Veloimages / BORA-hansgrohe Just before the start of the Tour de France in Düsseldorf, a tribute was paid to Helmut Kohl for his historic handshake with François Mitterrand and for…

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30/06/2017 - 10:49

Peace and Sport is partner to the Monte-Carlo Fighting Trophy

For the third year Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, is partnering with the Fédération Monégasque de Kickboxing for the Monte-Carlo…

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23/06/2017 - 09:28

St. Lawrence High school and Peace and Sport celebrate Olympic Day

St. Lawrence High School (SLHS), Kolkata, India, in association with their alumni St. Lawrence Old Boys’ Association (SLOBA) are organising an international drawing and painting competition ‘Expression 2017’ on Olympic…

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22/06/2017 - 15:29

Peace and Sport gets ready for the Friendship Games 2017

As part of Peace and Sport’s ongoing efforts to use sport to promote peace around the world, the 8th edition of the Friendship Games in the Great Lakes region of Africa…

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21/06/2017 - 07:49

Champion for Peace, Jean-Baptiste Alaize shows youngsters the power of sport

Jean-Baptiste Alaize is a Paralympic athlete and Champion for Peace since 2016 for his great involvement promoting the values of sport as a tool for peace. His inspiring life experience…

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19/06/2017 - 10:59

Peace and Sport promoting peace at Monte Carlo Beach Volley 2017

Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, has joined forces with the Fédération Monégasque de Volleyball and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB),…

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07/06/2017 - 08:20

Peace and Sport signs MOU with two ‘Act for what Matters’ 2016 project-winners

Peace And Sport is overjoyed to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding  with two ‘Act for what Matters’ 2016 project-winners: Sacred Sports Foundation Inc.(SSF), located in Saint Lucia,…

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02/06/2017 - 14:05

THE “MARINS AU CŒUR TENDRE” RAISED 2 500€ FOR PEACE AND SPORT

Following their intensive preparation for the ArMen Race and the related awareness-raising campaign, it was with great pleasure that the ‘Kind-hearted Sailors’ team made up of Laurent Dupont, Charles-Antoine Grizon,…

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01/06/2017 - 15:20

Peace and Sport Awards 2017 now open for entries

Peace and Sport is delighted to announce that the Peace and Sport Awards 2017 are now open for entries. Created in 2008, the annual Peace and Sport Awards reward the…

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23/05/2017 - 08:19

Peace and Sport and Mobadara join forces for gender equity in Morocco

Peace and Sport travelled to Morocco to visit the Mobadara Association, which was 1 of the 8 winners from the 2016 Act for What Matters call for projects. Mobadara Association…

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19/05/2017 - 15:04

The 2017 UNFP – Peace and Sport Trophy: the winner of the third edition is… FC Dammarie Les Lys!

The third UNFP – Peace and Sport Trophy was presented last night at the 26th UNFP (French National Union of Professional Soccer) awards ceremony, which took place at the FC…

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17/05/2017 - 16:18

Laura Flessel, appointed French Minister of Sports

Laura Flessel, Peace and Sport Champion and Fencing Olympic Champion, has been appointed by the French Government as the Minister of Sports. As a member of the Champion for Peace club since 2009,…

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12/05/2017 - 14:38

Peace and Sport and UNHCR committed to work together for refugees’ better future

Sport can play a particularly important and healing role for refugees, helping to address health as well as social and developmental needs. For this reason and with the ambition to…

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11/05/2017 - 12:57

Peace and Sport celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport in Cyprus

Peace and Sport was in Cyprus this week to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) which gathers 38 State Members. Since 2007, the EPAS aims…

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09/05/2017 - 12:42

Peace and Sport releases commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of its 10th anniversary

Monaco – 09 May 2017 Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, has released a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of…

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05/05/2017 - 14:54

Peace and Sport and the WTF organise huge #WhiteCard image at inaugural World Taekwondo Beach Championship in Rhodes, Greece

Monaco – 5 May 2017 Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation aimed at promoting sport as a tool for peace, has joined forces with the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and…

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05/05/2017 - 10:09

Peace and Sport participated in the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue

From 5-6 May, Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport, participate in the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue (WFID) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This 4th WFID is organized…

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03/05/2017 - 14:31

Two ‘Act for what Matters’ 2016 project-winners sign MOU with Peace and Sport

Peace and Sport is glad to announce its recent partnership with two ‘Act for what Matters’ 2016 project-winners. The Soy Migrante organization, located in Mexico, and Ping Sans Frontières in…

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21/04/2017 - 12:05

Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard campaign reaches 43 million people in most successful year to date

Monaco – 18 April 2017 Peace and Sport, the politically-neutral organisation dedicated to promoting the peace through sport movement, has hailed the success of its annual #WhiteCard campaign, which this…

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14/04/2017 - 07:05

Peace and Sport and AS Monaco Rally Around the #WhiteCard Symbol

The day after the attack against the bus carrying Borussia Dortmund football players, expressions of solidarity have been pouring in. Peace and Sport and AS Monaco have in turn sent…

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11/04/2017 - 09:31

FIBA Foundation and Peace and Sport sign cooperation agreement

Monaco/Mies, Switzerland. The International Basketball Foundation (IBF) and Peace and Sport – L’Organisation pour la Paix par le Sport- share a common desire to promote Basketball as a tool for…

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07/04/2017 - 15:01

Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard campaign brings North and South Korean athletes together at IIHF Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship in PyeongChang

Peace and Sport, the politically neutral organisation, dedicated to promoting sport as a tool for peace, in cooperation with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) have this week brought together…

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06/04/2017 - 08:15

Peace and Sport mobilizes athletes and International Federations around the world for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6

Athletes and International Federations are today (April 6) mobilizing behind Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard campaign as they celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), the UN-recognised…

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31/03/2017 - 08:17

New Peace and Sport trophy at the Pitch&Putt World Strokeplay Championship 2017

A “Peace and Sport Trophy” was organized this Thursday during the Pitch&Putt World Strokeplay Championship  2017 taking place in Busto Arsizio, Italy, from 30th March to 2nd April 2017. This…

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29/03/2017 - 09:14

Peace and Sport outlines global vision at the United Nations in New York ahead of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

New York, USA – 29 March 2017 Peace and Sport, the politically neutral, international organisation founded in 2007, today outlined its ongoing campaign for the development of peace through sport…

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24/03/2017 - 13:28

Peace and Sport launches 2017’s #WhiteCard campaign

Peace and Sport, the politically neutral organisation dedicated to promoting sport as a tool for peace, has launched its 2017 #WhiteCard campaign, inviting the world to show its commitment to…

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09/03/2017 - 13:48

Peace and Sport signs a MOU with call for project’s winner, Promo Jeune Basket

As part of the Act For What Matters 2016 call for projects, Peace and Sport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NGO Promo Jeune Basket, located  in Goma, east…

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06/03/2017 - 09:22

World Association of Kickboxing Organizations and Peace and Sport successfully promote peace through sport

More than 4,000 athletes committed to social change gathered from 2-5 March in Dublin for the 2017 Irish Open International, an event organized by the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations…

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16/02/2017 - 14:23

The Champions for Peace launch the #WhiteCard campaign at the Laureus World Sport Awards

This week the 17th edition of the Laureus World Sport Awards, an annual event that rewards the best athletes of the past year, took place in Monaco. In attendance of…

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10/02/2017 - 15:03

ACT FOR WHAT MATTERS 2016 call for projects winners sign MOU with Peace and Sport and the joint action in the field begins

8 NGOs from all corners of the world have been selected to become partners with Peace and Sport! All of the selected organizations focus their work and efforts in the…

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10/02/2017 - 14:39

Peace and Sport supports the European Youth Olympic Festival 2017

Peace And Sport shows its support for the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) taking place in Erzurum (Turkey) from 11 to 18 February 2017. This event represents the equivalent of…

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08/02/2017 - 05:30

Peace and Sport organizes an international mobilization for April 6

With the 4th edition of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Peace and Sport is urging all stakeholders and supporters of the peace through sport movement to mobilize their…

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07/02/2017 - 08:23

Peace and Sport at the XVI World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates

From 2-4 February, Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport, participated in the XVI World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Bogotá. After welcoming three of the four…

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02/02/2017 - 17:13

Peace and Sport Shows its Support for Major Players in the World of Peace

A renowned actor in the world of sport, Peace and Sport is intensifying its presence in the world of peace during the XVI World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates which for the first time…

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30/01/2017 - 15:22

Peace and Sport becomes active in Madagascar!

Mr Joel Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Jef Tordo, “Champion For Peace” who is the founder of the NGO “PACHAMAMA” located…

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25/01/2017 - 10:26

Peace and Sport signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Federation of Pitch and Putt!

The President of IPPA Mr. Carlo Farioli stated: “It is our honor to become partners with Peace and Sport and sign today the MOU which officially establishes our cooperation on…

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20/12/2016 - 09:12

THE FIRST PODIUM #WHITECARD

Following the signage of the MOU between the World Taekwondo Federation and Peace and Sport during the 9th Peace and Sport International Forum last November, the cooperation between the two…

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12/12/2016 - 17:35

Official statement from Joel Bouzou

“The terrible terrorist attacks which have again struck Turkey are a symbol of the feeling of unease that is currently gripping our societies. We at Peace and Sport will not…

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06/12/2016 - 15:29

DEATH OF CHAMPION FOR PEACE MOHAMED DRIDI

It is with deep sadness that Peace and Sport learned of the death of one of our Champions for Peace, Mohamed Dridi. “The far-reaching Peace and Sport family has been…

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05/12/2016 - 17:01

Relive the greatest moments of the 9th edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum by watching the official best of !

Experience the three days started with a symbolic Peace Walk led by HSH Prince Albert accompanied by three Nobel Peace Prize-winners from Tunisia: Abdessatar Ben Moussa, Mohammed Fadhel Mahfoudh and…

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02/12/2016 - 13:55

Eleven new recruits join the Champions for Peace Club

Launched in 2009, our Champions for Peace club provides athletes with a structure for action and coordinated expression, so that the impact of their commitment to peace through sports projects…

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30/11/2016 - 16:40

Official Statement from Joel Bouzou

“It was with great sadness that I learned about the tragic plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people. Among victims there were 48 members of the Brazilian Chapecoense Real football team and…

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26/11/2016 - 09:25

The Peace and Sport Forum will leave a sustainable impression

The 9th Peace and Sport Forum in Monaco ended on Friday. There’s no doubt that it will be indelibly etched in the history of the movement that began a decade…

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25/11/2016 - 08:42

A handshake between Israel and Palestine after a Ukraine – Russia combat

As a side event to one of the plenary sessions in the Peace and Sport Forum which ends this Friday in Monaco, called ‘Breaking down barriers through sports diplomacy’ a…

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24/11/2016 - 17:33

32 Champions for Peace united for one cause

32 Champions for Peace representing 17 different sports from 20 countries over 4 continents are attending the 9th Peace and Sport Forum in Monaco, which began on Wednesday. Following the…

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23/11/2016 - 17:55

Nobel Peace prize winners and 30 champions walk together for peace

The Peace and Sport Forum kicked off on Wednesday 23 November in Monaco with the Peace Walk, a highly symbolic initiative. After tracing the word ‘Peace’ with an olive branch…

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23/11/2016 - 09:32

9th Peace and Sport International Forum starts today with the Peace Walk

9th Peace and Sport International Forum 23 – 25 November 2016 The 2016 Peace and Sport Forum will be held in Monaco from 23-25 November. As in 2015, the first…

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16/11/2016 - 17:10

Screening of ‘Speed Sisters’

For the second consecutive year, Peace and Sport sponsored the Prix du Documentaire (Documentary Prize) at the SPORTEL Awards evening, held in Monaco on Tuesday, 25 October. The jury, made…

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15/11/2016 - 10:10

Vote for 2016 Peace and Sport Champion of the Year

Champion of the Year rewards an international athlete who has led a significant sport initiative towards peaceful change. The 2016 Champion of the Year will be revealed during the Peace…

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10/11/2016 - 08:39

Peace and Sport invites you to join the 2nd “I Move for Peace Run” Thursday, November 24th at 7:00AM!

Join us for a morning jogging on the seashore Thursday, November 24th at 7:00am with our Champions for Peace, Elana Meyer, Olympic medallist and Tegla Loroupe, winner of New York…

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04/11/2016 - 13:15

“Sport Worshops” – Day 4

Wednesday, 26 October This morning they were 15 waiting to climb into the minibus, refreshed and eager to take part in the sports day. Three weeks earlier, there were 17…

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03/11/2016 - 11:44

EDF Sponsors the UNFP – Peace and Sport Trophy to Support Amateur Football

Six months ago, the 25th UNFP (French National Union of Professional Football) Awards Ceremony presented the Peace and Sport Trophy to US Pont-Sainte-Maxence football club in the presence of Laura…

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02/11/2016 - 08:21

Champion for Peace Guo Chuan disappears at sea

Champion for Peace Guo Chuan has sadly been lost at sea during his attempt to beat the world record for a one-man crossing of the Pacific. The Chinese sailor left…

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28/10/2016 - 10:14

Friendship Games 2016

The 7th edition of the Friendship Games in the Great Lakes region of Africa took place from 14 – 16 October 2016, for the second time in Bugarama, Rwanda. These…

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27/10/2016 - 08:29

‘Speed Sisters’ wins Peace and Sport Documentary Prize at SPORTEL Awards

For the second consecutive year, Peace and Sport sponsored the Prix du Documentaire (Documentary Prize) at the SPORTEL Awards evening, held in Monaco on Tuesday, 25 October. The jury, made…

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25/10/2016 - 10:32

Join us for the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Peace and Sport Forum

A diplomatic event of international stature, the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Peace and Sport International Forum will take place on Wednesday 23 November at 6pm in the presence of…

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24/10/2016 - 08:36

“Sport Worshops” – Day 3

Wednesday, 19 October 2016 At 9am, we find our two groups rested and refreshed. The girls leave to go climbing in the Fontainebleau Forest and we follow the boys to…

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24/10/2016 - 08:32

“Sport Workshops” – Day 2

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 Today it’s all action! Our 17 participants have been divided in 2 workshops: the boys are going to taste the joys of climbing while the girls…

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24/10/2016 - 08:29

“Sport Workshops” – Day 1

Tuesday, 11 October 2016. A preparatory session for a Sports Workshop took place at the premises of Mission Emploi-Insertion in Melun Val de Seine, an organization for vocational careers training….

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20/10/2016 - 14:33

TEAS supports the international ‘One Step for Peace’ charity campaign

Just 43 days before the start of the Peace and Sport International Forum, The European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS), a pan-European organisation dedicated to raising awareness of Azerbaijan on a pan-European…

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14/10/2016 - 15:37

Start of the 7th edition of the Friendship Games

The 7th edition of the Great Lakes Friendship Games has started today in Bugarama. Program of this first day: installation of the sports fields, arrival of the delegations from Burundi and…

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14/10/2016 - 12:15

First day of action in Bugarama for the 2016 Friendship Games

The 7th edition of the Friendship Games of the African Great Lakes region has started today in Bugarama. Finalizing the sports field, welcoming the delegations from Burundi and the Democratic…

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13/10/2016 - 07:11

Peace and Sport France launches the “Sport Workshops”

On Tuesday 11 October, Peace and Sport France launched the ‘Sport Workshops’ concept in Melun, Seine-et-Marne (77). This pilot program will initially be implemented as part of the French government’s Jobs Guarantee…

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06/10/2016 - 08:42

THE TRIUMPH OF THE FIRST ‘I MOVE FOR PEACE’ RUN!

On Monday 3 October, the first ‘I Move for Peace Run’ took place, led by the event’s figurehead – world marathon record-holder Paula Radcliffe. Close to fifty people turned out…

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06/10/2016 - 07:19

Joël Bouzou takes part in first Vatican Conference about Faith and Sport

Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport, and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Patron of the organization, are currently participating in the first ever global conference on…

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16/09/2016 - 08:42

The 2016 Friendship Games in Rwanda

The 7th edition of the Friendship Games in the Great Lakes region of Africa will take place on 14, 15, and 16 October 2016 in Bugarama, Rwanda. These three days…

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14/09/2016 - 14:26

Peace and Sport – SPORTEL Documentary Prize

Peace and Sport and SPORTEL have renewed their partnership for the second year running. The Peace and Sport – SPORTEL Documentary Prize, which rewards a filmmaker who, through a video clip or…

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08/09/2016 - 13:37

Game on for Peace: Mobilizing Global Change through Sport

Welcome to the 9th Edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum! This year over 500 leading figures from the worlds of sport, politics, academia, the private sector and civil…

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08/09/2016 - 07:42

Peace and Sport invites you to join the 1st “I Move for Peace Run” Monday, October 3rd at 6:15pm!

Join us for a collective jogging on the seashore Monday, October 3rd at 6:15pm with Paula Radcliffe, Champion for Peace and Marathon’s world record holder! PAULA RADCLIFFE MARATHON’S WORLD RECORD…

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31/08/2016 - 10:36

Champions for Peace Jeff Tordo and Serge Betsen bring rugby and the olympic dream to the Brazilian youth

Involved in their own field program with the Serge Betsen Academy in Cameroon and Pachamama in Madagascar, the Champions for Peace Serge Betsen and Jeff Tordo went to Rio to…

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31/08/2016 - 10:32

Champions for Peace Tegla Loroupe Gives Refugee a Lesson in Hope

Champion for Peace Tegla Loroupe participated in her fourth Olympics, this time not as a marathoner but as a peace ambassador bringing attention to the global refugee crisis. As “Chef…

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18/08/2016 - 10:38

Peace and Sport teams up with Lilo

Discover a new way to support Peace and Sport without changing your everyday habits! Peace and Sport has joined forces with Lilo, the search engine that finances social projects, to…

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09/08/2016 - 10:40

Peace and Sport and FIVB (International Federation of Volley Ball) boost their partnership in Rio 2016

The FIVB officially launched two development training centers in Rio as part of its commitment to leaving a sustainable legacy in the city and to highlight volleyball’s appeal as a…

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26/07/2016 - 10:41

Peace and Sport renews its partnership with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon!

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Launched in 2007, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has quickly become one of the biggest marathons of Africa. Supported by Elena Meyer, Champion for Peace and…

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19/07/2016 - 10:46

Guo Chuan rallies Rio for Peace and Sport

The Champion for Peace sailor heads to Rio for the Olympic Truce to promote peace through sport.   Guo Chuan, the Chinese sailor and Champion for Peace, left La Trinité…

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17/07/2016 - 10:54

Peace and Sport announces three new Champions for Peace

‘Peace and Sport, L’Organisation pour la Paix par le Sport’ launched the Champions for Peace club in 2009 in order to offer athletes a shared structure for action and expression…

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16/07/2016 - 10:48

Become an Engineer of Peace through Sport

Highly acclaimed as an excellent training course in the field of peace through sport, the Masters’ degree in Sustainable Peace through Sport is open for inscriptions for year 2016/2017. Created…

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08/06/2016 - 10:55

Peace and Sport launches Act for What Matters

Peace and Sport is launching Act for What Matters, a call to collect new or existing peace through sport projects via the organization’s website: www.peace-sport.org. Peace and Sport aims to…

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26/05/2016 - 10:31

Sean Edwards Foundation and Peace and Sport

The Sean Edwards Foundation and Peace and Sport worked together for the first time at the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco with the Sean Edwards Foundation Memorial Bike Ride….

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