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Europe Eurasia

A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, with Special Olympics Turkey athletes at recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event where she received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health. She is on stage with Natalia Vodianova, Europe Eurasia leadership, and Special Olympics athletes.
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Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, receives Let’s Talk About It Award

Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health at the recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event in Antalya, Turkey.
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WWE Title belt at Old Trafford stadium
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Special Olympics GB & WWE Team Up Against Bullying in Manchester

“People have bullied me for how I look or because of disabilities. But Play Unified is helping people come together and build confidence…”
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Kiera Byland smiling. Sitting on public transportation, long blond hair and blue eyes.
Athletes

No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than

Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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David Evangelista speaking behind a podium that reads, "inclusion in Motion."
In the News

Leadership Conference: An Opportunity to Engage and Learn

Listen and learn was how Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President & Managing Director, David Evangelista described the Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion”.
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90 participants in a group photo. 4 rows of people are in front of a projection screen with text that reads, inclusion in Motion.
In the News

Leadership Conference 2018: Facts and Figures!

Some interesting facts and figures that emerged from the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion.”
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The athlete leaders and youth leader who contributed to the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2018
In the News

"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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Young male Romanian player in an orange uniform catching the basketball. The 2017 Eurobasket mascot is in the middle ground. A girl is in the foreground wearing a blue uniform with the number 6 on her back. An audience is watching the action in the background.
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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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Peter Kanzunguze Jr, a Leo from Blantyre, Malawi (left) with participants at the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan which took place from 24 to 28 September.
Athletes

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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Special Olympics swimming athlete standing with her hands up celebrating wearing a black swim suite, goggles, cap, and her medal; she is standing in front of Special Olympics signage.
Community Impact

Breast Cancer Awareness

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Special Olympics Healthy Communities promoting awareness.
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(L-R): Ben Haack, Lucy Meyer and Ian Harper: Athlete leaders will make up a key part of the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum. They function as spokespersons between the Special Olympic athletes and the outside world.
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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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Two young men, Jeroen Cauven and Jamel El Aouni sit across from one another at a table discussing dating tips at the First Aid for Dating station that was additionally offered at the Healthy Athletes venue during the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games. A young female listens in and three individuals sit int he background having a separate conversation.
Community Impact

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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Special Olympics Athlete standing at podium with representative behind her.
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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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