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UAE Commits To Making Schools More Inclusive At The Global Youth Leadership Summit

Athletes and representatives together in a group in front of a Unified Champions Schools and World Games 2019 logo backdrop.
The United Arab Emirates announced their pledge to implement the Unified Champion Schools program across all public schools.
Community Impact

Inclusive Sports for Every Student: Sierra Leone Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Officials exchange signed documents and shake hands during a Special Olympics partnership signing event in Sierra Leone, with branded backdrop visible.
Ministry of Youth Affairs commits to advance inclusive sport and education in Sierra Leone
Community Impact

Sport at the Heart of Social Inclusion and Education: Niger Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

A group of about ten people seated around a conference table during an official meeting in a boardroom. Several participants are speaking and listening, with microphones, notebooks, and documents placed on the table. Two red balls with the Special Olympics logo sit at the center. A national flag of Niger stands upright behind the group, and framed artwork is visible on the walls.
Ministry of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity commits to boosting inclusive sport and education in Niger
Community Impact

“Playing Badminton Taught Me About Winning and Losing and Gave Me the Motivation to Win in Life.”

Man speaking on stage standing behind a podium.
Special Olympics was in the spotlight at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as Special Olympics Ireland badminton athlete Jonathan Deering delivered a keynote address focused on the power of the sport at the BWF Members’ Forum held in Xiamen, China at the end of April.
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Coaches Code of Conduct

All Special Olympics coaches agree to observe a code of conduct to ensure that we maintain the highest ideals of sport
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Meet Latrice Pringle, Snowboarder

Latrice in and orange ski jacket on one kneed posing for the camera on the slopes.
Latrice recently became the first African American to race at the Unified Snowboarding X Games competition.
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Special Olympics Shines at New York Fashion Week 2021 with #BeBrave Collection

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Celebrity Photographer Nigel Barker hosts Special Olympics New York and Parsons School of Design students at New York Fashion Week photoshoot.
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Future Gifts Through Your Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, or Other Financial Accounts

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It’s easy to name Special Olympics as a partial or total beneficiary of your retirement accounts, life insurance plan, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), and other financial accounts, including your bank and brokerage accounts. And it’s as simple as signing your name.
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Special Olympics Slovakia Organizes First Ever Safeguarding Seminar

Eva Gazova, National Director of Special Olympics Slovakia, at the Safeguarding Seminar.
Special Olympics Slovakia organized its first ever Safeguarding seminar as part of the Special Olympics Operation Safeguard project, funded by Erasmus+, with 60 participants attending.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Mali Surprise Wins their First Basketball Gold, and So Much More

Group of athletes standing in a circle holding out their medals.
It’s the third quarter of their first match, and their opposing team has yet to feature on the scoreboard.
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