by Peace and Sport | Mar 12, 2017 | Watch
The town of Pinga in the DRC has been the site of horrific violence. Rebel groups and government forces clashed there as part of the country’s ongoing civil war, and residents were devastated by the impact. It’s no surprise that tension remains between the main...
by Peace and Sport | Mar 5, 2017 | Watch
People say that behind every successful man, there is a woman. But I believe that also behind every successful woman there is a man. At the International Women’s Day, I desire a world where opportunities are free from gender stereotypes, where men and women do not...
by Peace and Sport | Feb 26, 2017 | Watch
Throughout the course of history many athletes have spoken out in favor of social issues. Their actions and commitment have demonstrated that sportspersons can play an important role inciting social change. Today the question is: how can we create effective and...
by Peace and Sport | Feb 20, 2017 | Watch
Recently I attended a junior’s wheelchair basketball tournament at Ability 360. This is a 62,000-square-foot universally designed, accessible and transit-oriented non-profit resources center serving the disability community in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan...
by Peace and Sport | Feb 13, 2017 | Watch
Sport is a universal language. I think we all understand its potential. To harness this potential, we need the interface of social science research, young people and government – this is not just about engaging ministers of sport but also education, health, labour,...
by Peace and Sport | Feb 6, 2017 | Watch
“Good wishes alone will not ensure peace”, said Alfred Nobel. Last week at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, I was pleased to see so many young people and civil society organizations leading a new wave of community mobilization and political advocacy for...