by Peace and Sport | Jun 12, 2015 | Watch
In 2012, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union and stated: “At a time of uncertainty, this day reminds people across Europe and the world of the Union’s fundamental purpose: to further the...
by Peace and Sport | May 29, 2015 | Watch
Back in December, US President Barack Obama and Cuba’s Raul Castro announced a historic change of course after more than five decades of Cold War strains. Although the 1962 US imposed trade and financial embargo is still currently still in effect, flexibility has been...
by Peace and Sport | May 22, 2015 | Watch
A publicity stunt a week before the election? Possibly. However, I wish to express an angle that we are discussing a lot less, which ought to be more important to us. Why are we not all trying to make things better? Why is peace not on everyone’s agenda? Of course we...
by Peace and Sport | May 15, 2015 | Watch
Indigenous communities around the globe have in recent years been seen to increasingly speak out and defend their rights, traditions and belief systems. Although there is still a lot of work to be done, the recent progress I have witnessed with the Copa IndoAmericana,...
by Peace and Sport | May 8, 2015 | Watch
It didn’t take long for Thomas Bach to find his bearings when stepping into his new shoes as IOC President, and to give the function a personal touch. Since his election in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, the German leader has given the role a new diplomatic...
by Peace and Sport | Apr 22, 2015 | Watch
In the Middle East, the conflict between Israel and Palestine doesn’t stop at the stadium doors. In recent weeks, football has even become, once again, a ground for expression. Quick summary of the facts: in early April 2015, the Palestinian Football Federation made...