Geneva (UNOSDP)- The Human Rights Council side event was organized by the Permanent Missions of the Russian Federation, Brazil, Greece and the Republic of Korea. The event was aimed at promoting awareness, understanding and application of human rights principles through sport and Olympic Ideals.  

New York (UNOSDP)- Last week the 3rd International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development came to a close in New York. The two day event at the United Nations Head Quarters from 5 to 6 June 2013 was concluded as a great success by the UN Special Adviser, Mr. Wilfried Lemke.  

5 June 2013 – Sport is a valuable vehicle to reach peace and development objectives, including health, education and gender equality, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today at an international forum in New York.

New York (IOC)- The 3rd International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development opened today in New York with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) honouring United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with the Olympic Order.

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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 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 look to highlight the successes and challenges of using sport as a tool for social d...