International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2025; April 6th.

FORUM: "Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion." International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2025. In the lead up to the Second World Summit for Social Development in 2025,  The celebration will focus on the theme of ‘Social Inclusion’. This year’s theme aims to challenge stereotypes, promote equal opportunities, and enable inclusive sport for all. It will highlight the role of sport as a unifying force that fosters inclusion and more equitable societies, while being a powerful platform for dialogue to tackle prejudices and inspire positive change across the world. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #6April, #Sport4SDGs, #SportForAll, #IDSDP2025, #sport4SocialInclusion, #SportDay, #EveryoneIncluded.

EVENT: On and April 6th, at UN Headquarters in New York, in collaboration between the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco, Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the Department of Global Communications and UN Women an event will be hosted in commemoration of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2025, The event will be an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions on the intersecting issue of sport and social inclusion. Through inspiring conversations, IDSDP strives to raise awareness, celebrate success stories, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for solutions to critical challenges. The IDSDP 2025 will serve as a platform to explore solutions on how sport can serve as a tool towards greater social inclusion and progress. The United Nations General assembly invites States, the United Nations system and, in particular, the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace, relevant international organizations, and international, regional and national sport organisations, civil society including, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, and all other relevant stakeholders to cooperate, observe and raise awareness about the benefits of sport in an appropriate manner.

CAMPAIGN: Sport, and more than sport. It empowers, bridges cultures, and builds peace. Let's emphasize the role of sport in order to promote equal opportunities and foster inclusive societies.

LIVESTREAM: This event is co-organized by the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN, the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the UN and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs , in anticipation of the Second World Summit for Social Development to hold in November 2025 in Doha. It will explore how sport can address systemic barriers, foster inclusion and empower individuals, thereby advancing the objectives of the WSSD2 and strengthening the role of sport in achieving the SDGs. Get the Programme!

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2024; April 6th.

FORUM: "Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies." International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2024.The concept of Sport for Development and Peace is rooted in the recognition that sport possesses unique attributes that enable it to contribute to development and peace processes. These attributes include: Universal popularity – transcending of national, cultural, socio-economic and political boundaries, when done right, sport is enjoyable for participants and spectators alike and can be invoked in virtually any community in the world. Capacity as a powerful global communications platform – Because sport events offer the capacity to reach vast numbers of people, they are effective platforms for public education & social mobilization. Ability to connect – sport is an inherently social process bringing together players, teams, coaches, volunteers & spectators. Cross cutting nature – sport can be used to address a broad range of social and economic challenges. Potential to empower, motivate and inspire – sport has the natural ability to draw on, develop, and showcase individual strengths and capacities.  On April 6th; Join the discussion on the role that sports and major sporting events play in communities, and the discussion on the importance of sports in our everyday lives and the impact it has on communities. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #PeacefulSocieties, #InclusiveSocieties, #Sport4SDGs, #SportForDevelopment, #Agenda2030, #SportDay, #IDSDP, #6April.

EVENTS: On April 4th, from 11am to 1pm (EST); A panel discussion will be held to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The special event featuring elite athletes and sporting organization experts highlighting the role sport plays in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Gain insight from leading figures in the sporting world as they discuss innovative ways sport is helping take climate action, promote sustainability and gender equality, combat racism, and foster industry partnerships.The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2024 event will recognize the role of sport in promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. In addition to UN Member State Ambassadors and UN officials, the event features elite athletes and experts from prominent sporting organizations such as the Players Coalition, Concacaf, UEFA, Generation Amazing, Protect our Winters, and FIFA. Speakers will share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities that leverage sport as a tool for sustainable development and peace. The event entitled "Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies." is organized by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), with the support of the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations. Join UN DESA for a special event; Register to participate!

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