by Peace and Sport | Feb 13, 2017 | Watch
Sport is a universal language. I think we all understand its potential. To harness this potential, we need the interface of social science research, young people and government – this is not just about engaging ministers of sport but also education, health, labour,...
by Peace and Sport | Feb 6, 2017 | Watch
“Good wishes alone will not ensure peace”, said Alfred Nobel. Last week at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, I was pleased to see so many young people and civil society organizations leading a new wave of community mobilization and political advocacy for...
by Peace and Sport | Jan 29, 2017 | Watch
The use of recreational sport to advance peace building in highly volatile contexts has experienced a notable upsurge in recent years. This has been the case in conflict regions such as Colombia and Northern Ireland where NGOs (e.g. Colombianitos; Football for Peace,...
by Peace and Sport | Jan 22, 2017 | Watch
At some point in our lives we come to what can best be described as an awakening. It’s a moment that stops us in our tracks, a moment that brings the life we’ve been living suddenly and clearly into focus. For those of us fortunate enough, it becomes an...
by Peace and Sport | Jan 15, 2017 | Watch
Sport is an effective tool for ameliorating diplomatic relations and exceeding social, economic and cultural differences. With that thought in mind, Rugby Sin Fronteras (Rugby without Borders) foundation has organized the first rugby match between the U.S and Cuba...
by Peace and Sport | Jan 8, 2017 | Watch
For years I have believed in the huge potential of sport to bring about peace and development. At the same time, I’ve been aware that my sport – tennis – has been playing, at least in my view, a modest role in this mission. When last year I was given the chance to...