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....
by Peace and Sport | Oct 17, 2016 | Watch
Last weekend, 180 youngsters from 9 to 16 years old were protagonists at the 7th edition of the Great Lakes Friendship Games. During three days youth from Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered around friendly sport competitions that allowed...
by Peace and Sport | Oct 10, 2016 | Watch
Today, at the end of a week marked with peace-related events, I write these words with optimism. This week, three events have been taking place in different parts of the world that demonstrated peace is possible, even in the darkest moments. Last week, I had an honor...