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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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Special Olympics Celebrates 50 Years In Style!

Special Olympics 50th Anniversary celebrations reached every corner of the globe, and even turned it red!
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The World Lit Up for Inclusion to Mark #SpecialOlympics50

From Sydney to London and from Niagara Falls to Abu Dhabi, on July 20 more than 225 landmarks across the world Lit Up Red.
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