Europe Eurasia Stories
"I stand here before you as a leader"
“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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European Basketball Week 2018
2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
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Choose to Include: An End to Discrimination
Peter Kanzunguze Jr. describes his experience of the Global Youth Leadership Forum and how it has empowered him to advocate for an inclusive society!
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Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Special Olympics Healthy Communities promoting awareness.
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'Engage the youth and you engage the world'—athlete leaders are paving a way forward for Special Olympics
During the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku an important role will be played by the athlete leaders of the movement.
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Health focus: Learning about sexual health & dating at the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games
During the Special Olympics (SO) Netherlands National Games, athletes had the opportunity to learn more about sexual health and dating.
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2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics, the 2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum comes to Baku, Azerbaijan from 24 to 28 September.
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Health Focus: Welcome to Slovenia’s Inclusive Summer Health Camp!
A holistic approach to healthy eating, movement, positive self-image and strengthening social interactions was the main emphasis of the recent Inclusive Summer Health Camp in Rogla, Slovenia.
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Health Focus: Building Healthy Communities
Every day fantastic, innovative work is happening within the health sphere in Special Olympics—contributing to our Inclusion Revolution! One fine example is the Healthy Communities programme, supported by the Golisano Foundation.
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Slovakia Wins Inaugural Unified Cup
Slovakia returned home from Chicago as champions of the inaugural Special Olympics Unified Cup presented by Toyota.
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Youth Voices: Meet Bettina Lehmann, an Inclusive Youth Leader going to Baku!
Bettina Lehmann will represent Special Olympics Germany at the upcoming Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan!
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From an “Invisible” Population, a Beacon of Inspiration for Leaders
UNICEF and Special Olympics have been working together since 2007 to protect and uphold the rights of children with disabilities, as well as change perceptions and challenge negative attitudes. At a recent Special Olympics Leadership Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan, UNICEF representative Edward Carwardine was invited to speak about the global partnership, which has been renewed for a further five years.
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