Tag: UNO

  • The 3rd International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development

    The 3rd International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development

    Geneva, June 06, 2013: New York (UNOSDP): Yesterday, at the UN Headquarters in New York, the third edition of the ‘International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development’ commenced. The two day biennial event is in attendance of high ranking personalities and key figures from the Sport for Development and Peace Movement. The forum will…

  • Sign Partnership to Reinforce their Cooperation

    Sign Partnership to Reinforce their Cooperation

    Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2012: The United Nations (UN) and the International Judo Federation (IJF) today signed an initial two-year partnership agreement seeking to further harness the power of judo to bring about positive social change worldwide. The partnership was signed in Abu Dhabi on the sidelines of the Judo Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi 2012, by…

  • The London Games may be over but their legacy

    The London Games may be over but their legacy

    Geneva, Sept 10, 2012: Last night, the curtain came down on the London 2012 Paralympic Games, marking the end of a glorious summer not only for elite sport, but also for how sport can contribute to the betterment of our societies. A number of UN organizations and officials contributed to ensuring that both the Olympic…

  • IRB & World Food Programme Continue to Tackle Hunger

    IRB & World Food Programme Continue to Tackle Hunger

    Dublin – Ireland, June 21, 2012: Tackle Hunger, The future stars of world Rugby competing at the IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa have united with Rugby players at IRB tournaments around the world to back the Tackle Hunder campaign. A joint initiative between Rugby’s governing body and the United Nations World Food Programme…

  • United Nations Special Adviser on Sport Re-appointed for a Fifth Year

    United Nations Special Adviser on Sport Re-appointed for a Fifth Year

    Geneva, April 04, 2012: United Nations Special Adviser, At the end of February, Wilfried Lemke accompanied UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Zambia in his capacity as his Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace. The visit capped off a busy and successful year for Mr. Lemke, who soon after received an extension of his…