Europe Eurasia
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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Golf Star Leads Clinic for Special Olympics Great Britain Athletes
Padraig Harrington led an exciting golf clinic for six Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) athletes on Wednesday 11 July.
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Natalia Vodianova Joined Unified Football Match on Red Square
The Special Olympics International Board of Directors member was among the celebrities and athletes who took part.
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Special Olympics Azerbaijan-UNFPA Project Kicked Off
A total of 40 girls, aged 14 to 17, and their coaches gathered at the Baku Sports Palace for their first Unified Football training.
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Pope Francis Commemorates 50 Years of Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Italy Unified Cup team had the honor of attending a general audience with His Holiness in the Vatican.
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Joyful Celebrations Mark Special Olympics 50th in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is among the programs across Europe Eurasia going all out to celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics this summer!
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