Tag: UNOSDP
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UN supports the 2012 London Paralympic Games
London/Geneva, August 29, 2012: In a few hours, the largest ever Paralympic Games will open in London, with more than 4,200 athletes hailing from 166 countries competing in 21 sports. From a UN perspective, the Games offer a great opportunity to keep advancing the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities or impairment, both in…
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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…
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UN Secretary-General to visit London
Geneva, July 24, 2012: UN Secretary, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be in London on Thursday and Friday in conjunction with the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Mr. Ban will take part in the Torch Run on Thursday and will attend the Opening Ceremony on Friday. His Special Adviser on Sport for Development…
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Statement by Special Adviser to the UN Secretary
Geneva, July 12, 2012: saudi arabian, I warmly welcome the recent decision made by Saudi Arabia to send female athletes to London to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. This decision, following a similar one by Brunei Darussalam and Qatar, marks a significant progress in realizing the right of all to take part in…
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UN signs agreement with Gwangju Universiade
Geneva/Seoul, July 11, 2012: The United Nations (UN) and the Gwangju Universiade 2015 Organizing Committee (GUOC) yesterday signed a partnership agreement seeking to support the attainment and awareness of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as well as to promote dialogue and mutual understanding through sport. One key component is to explore the possibilities of…
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Young Football Volunteers to promote
Ukraine – UN Development Programme Sub-Office in Crimea has launched the project “Yong Football Volunteers: Sport and Volunteering for MDG”, 2012 – 2015. The project is implemented in partnership with the State Service for Youth and Sports (SSYS), Football Federation of Ukraine, UN Volunteers Programme, and UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace. The…
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Statement regarding safe headscarf in football
Geneva, July 06, 2012: Headscarf, I welcome and strongly support the recent decision made by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to allow female players to wear safe headscarves during FIFA-regulated matches and competitions. I would like to commend the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA’s Vice-President, HRH…
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2nd Youth Leadership Camp successfully concludes
Geneva/Hennef (UNOSDP) – June 28, 2012: The 2nd ‘UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp‘ concludes today at the Sportschule Hennef, Germany. After eleven days of intensive activities, 26 young people from Sub-Saharan Africa and the Palestinian Territories have enhanced their skills on how to use sport to address social change. With the conclusion of the camp, the…
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Lives can be changed through sport
Hennef/Geneva, June 22, 2012: This past Monday, the 2nd edition of the ‘UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp’ kicked off in Hennef, Germany, with 25 young participants hailing from underprivileged communities in 10 African countries and the Palestinian Territories. The 11-day training course focuses on empowering them to deliver sport-based social programmes and invoke greater change in…
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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…