Tag: UNHCR
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AIBA Invites Applications for development projects, shows support for UNESCO and UNHCR objectives
Lausanne, May 13, 2021: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has, for the first time in its history, invited National Federations and Continental Confederations to apply for development grants. Thanks to a partnership with Gazprom, AIBA has been able to reserve funds for each of its National Federations and Confederations. They have encouraged to submit applications…
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IOC launches Olympic Refuge Foundation in its commitment to support refugees
Lima, Peru, Sept 15, 2017: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today launched the Olympic Refuge Foundation, aimed at pursuing the work undertaken throughout the Olympic Movement over recent years to support refugees around the world. The creation of the Foundation is a further major initiative that has emerged from the strong and longstanding partnership between…
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UNHCR becomes AFC social responsibility partner
Kuala Lumpur, June 20, 2017: UNHCR becomes AFC social responsibility partner, The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) yesterday in Malaysia. Cooperation between the two organisations will take place under auspices of the recently launched AFC Dream Asia Foundation. The signing ceremony took place…
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Rugby Family Supports IOC Kit Donation
Dublin – Ireland, September 04, 2012: Family, The International Rugby Board, in collaboration with its kit distribution partner LV= SOS KIT AID, was proud to support the latest edition of the Giving is Winning campaign during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Giving is Winning is a world-wide solidarity campaign of the International Olympic Committee (IOC),…
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UN ignites the flame of social change
Geneva, August 13, 2012: Flame, The London 2012 Olympic Games came to an end yesterday and are already widely lauded as an overall success, with plenty of historic moments that will stay fresh in the minds of many for years to come. But beyond the stadiums, courts and fields where sporting excellence prevailed, the event…