by Peace and Sport | Jul 24, 2015 | Watch
July 18 has marked Nelson Mandela International Day since the 2009 unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. Taking place every year on his day of birth, the day does more than just recognize his contributions and achievements; it aims to build momentum to...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 17, 2015 | Watch
South Sudan’s bid for recognition by the Olympic movement will be considered on 28 July during the IOC executive board meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If approved, the issue will then be presented to IOC members during the IOC Session, taking place four days later....
by Peace and Sport | Jul 9, 2015 | Watch
The post-2015 development agenda will set out a new plan for global development with the ambition to ‘transform our world by 2030’. Through the post-2015 process the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) Section has been focused on a key...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 3, 2015 | Watch
Peace is not just the absence of war. We are constantly reminded of this, notably by recent tragic events in Egypt, Tunisia and France. Whereas conflict historically occurred more between states with, to a certain degree, rules of war and a possibility for dialogue...
by Peace and Sport | Jun 25, 2015 | Watch
20 June is the UN International Refugee Day. This is not a celebration, of course, but rather a day to raise awareness and drive change to improve the situation. This year, the day may not have created much buzz on social media or mainstream news platforms, but the...
by Peace and Sport | Jun 18, 2015 | Watch
Sport in all its varied forms have played a prominent role in Colombian society for decades. Ranging from improvised pickup games to professional leagues, sport is practiced massively across Colombia. A game like football has captivated the collective imagination of a...