Resources
“The shared goal of the UN and the IOC is to make the world a better and more peaceful place. For the IOC, this means putting sport at the service of the peaceful development of humanity.”
For more information about sport for development here are some useful links:
International Platform on Sport and Development
sportanddev.org is a website dedicated entirely to sport and development. It is an online resource and communication tool that informs and connects the sector.
UNESCO International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
This Charter was adopted in 1978 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) at its General conference. The Charter was one of the first international policy documents to recognise sport as a fundamental human right. Revised in 2015, the revised Charter introduces universal principles such as gender equality, non-discrimination and social inclusion in and through sport. It also highlights the benefits of physical activity, the sustainability of sport, the inclusion of persons with disabilities and the protection of children.
Centre for Sport and Human Rights
Launched in June 2018, the Centre for Sport and Human Rights brings together an alliance of intergovernmental organisations, governments, sports bodies, athletes, hosts, sponsors, broadcasters, civil society representatives, trade unions, employers and their associations, and national human rights institutions. Based in Geneva, the Centre works towards a world of sport that fully respects human rights by sharing knowledge, building capacity, and strengthening the accountability of all actors through collective action.
Commonwealth Secretariat
The Commonwealth Secretariat advocates for the use of sport as a vehicle for development and peacebuilding and focuses on how sport can be used to contribute to national development objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. The Commonwealth is recognised as a leader in helping countries to boost the positive role of sport in society.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
A global agenda and blueprint that aims to end poverty, protect the planet and make sure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. Sport is recognised as an important enabler of sustainable development.
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