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A New Era of Inclusion: Burkina Faso Joins Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Burkina Faso Takes Bold Step for Inclusion and Empowerment
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¿Por qué la palabra con “R” es un insulto?

Practica la inclusión: Ponle fin al uso de la palabra que empieza con “R” La investigación muestra que, cuando los usuarios de redes sociales publican sobre personas con discapacidad intelectual, 7 de cada 10 publicaciones son negativas y 6 de cada 10 contienen un insulto.
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Special Olympics Announces the 2025 – 2027 Global Youth Leadership Council

In celebration of International Youth Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the newly selected 2025 – 2027 Global Youth Leadership Council (GYLC).
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为什么要抵制歧视性用语

调查显示,当社交媒体用户发布有关智力障碍人士的帖子时,每 10 条帖子中就有 7 条是负面的,每 10 条帖子中就有 6 条包含歧视性用语。
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Bosnia & Herzegovina Pledges Support for Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Landmark agreement aims to empower youth with intellectual disabilities and expand access to inclusive education and sports
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Faces of Inclusion: Raising Yilu

Follow the inspiring journey of Zhao Yilu, a Special Olympics East Asia athlete.
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From the Classroom to the World Stage

Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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The Future Begins with Us: Two Young Leaders from El Salvador Reflect on a Journey of Change

Gabriela Velásquez and Amy Ramírez, two youth leaders from El Salvador, signed up to help shape a summit.
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Breaking Barriers: Lessons Learned as a Young Athletes Intern at Special Olympics International

Dylan Brown shares her journey from volunteering at Special Olympics, to interning at their headquarters, emphasizing the profound impact of inclusion and early intervention for children with intellectual disabilities.
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The Future Begins with Us: A Global Call to Action from the Special Olympics Youth Leadership Summit

At every Special Olympics World Games, something remarkable happens—a global gathering of young leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities, who come together not just to share their hopes and ideas, but to lead.
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