by Peace and Sport | Jul 3, 2015 | Watch
Peace is not just the absence of war. We are constantly reminded of this, notably by recent tragic events in Egypt, Tunisia and France. Whereas conflict historically occurred more between states with, to a certain degree, rules of war and a possibility for dialogue...
by Peace and Sport | Jun 25, 2015 | Watch
20 June is the UN International Refugee Day. This is not a celebration, of course, but rather a day to raise awareness and drive change to improve the situation. This year, the day may not have created much buzz on social media or mainstream news platforms, but the...
by Peace and Sport | Jun 18, 2015 | Watch
Sport in all its varied forms have played a prominent role in Colombian society for decades. Ranging from improvised pickup games to professional leagues, sport is practiced massively across Colombia. A game like football has captivated the collective imagination of a...
by Peace and Sport | Jun 12, 2015 | Watch
In 2012, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union and stated: “At a time of uncertainty, this day reminds people across Europe and the world of the Union’s fundamental purpose: to further the...
by Peace and Sport | Jun 5, 2015 | News
Beyond politics, beyond corruption scandals and all the media hype let me invite you to the touching stories of everyday footballers who struggle to just play. These athletes have been pushing barriers from an early age in order to perform at the highest level on your...