by Peace and Sport | Dec 4, 2016 | Watch
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, marked on December 3rd, is a day to reflect on the importance to increase sport participation among persons living with disabilities. The Paralympics Game in Rio de Janeiro has been hailed as a great success and...
by Peace and Sport | Nov 27, 2016 | Watch
Peace and Sport wants to demonstrate that sport is a tool at the service of global peace. It can be used in places where civil war, ethnic conflicts, natural disasters or extreme poverty condemn any hope of normal life. But what kind of sport are we talking about?...
by Peace and Sport | Nov 13, 2016 | Watch
A lot has happened since Rose Lokonyen walked into the Olympic Stadium as a flag bearer of the Rio 2016 Refugee Olympic Team. Rose was amongst the 10 athletes from South Sudan, Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia that competed at the Olympic Games in...
by Peace and Sport | Nov 6, 2016 | Watch
How? Why? These questions are the next step in capitalizing on what we already know to be true—that sport has the power to unite people across differences. If we understand the details of how and why, then federations, local governments, and organisers can maximize...
by Peace and Sport | Oct 30, 2016 | Watch
What is the true purpose of sport and play? What constitutes the essential core of these activities? How do sport and play serve humanity and societies around the world? We believe there are five dimensions to the purpose of sport and play – relationships, education,...
by Peace and Sport | Oct 23, 2016 | Watch
Sport is a cost-effective, flexible and powerful tool in promoting peace and development objectives. It brings people together regardless of their origins and backgrounds, creates strong social cohesion and bonds, and facilitates mutual understanding and dialogue....