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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.
1 Min Read
Thierry Henry sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes
Videos

Thierry Henry sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Arsenal and France Football legend Thierry Henry sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018!
Robert Lewandowski sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes
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Robert Lewandowski sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Bayern Munich and Poland star Robert Lewandowski sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018!
Julen Lopetegui sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes
Videos

Julen Lopetegui sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Manager of Real Madrid and Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Julen Lopetegui sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018.
MetLife Foundation & volunteers support Special Olympics Young Athletes
Videos

MetLife Foundation & volunteers support Special Olympics Young Athletes

As part of MetLife EMEA Community Week and Special Olympics European Football Week 2018, over 300 MetLife employees supported activities involving over 2,600 athletes.
Action from European Football Week 2018
Videos

Action from European Football Week 2018

45,000 participants, 50 countries, 450 events: Check out the action from European Football Week 2018 in Moldova, Greece, Estonia, Tajikistan, Kosovo, Russia and Great Britain, just some of the countries that hosted energetic and fun-filled events!
(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.
In the News

'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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Seven Youth Leaders are seated on a panel at the Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum to Help Advance Inclusive World

Young people with and without intellectual disabilities from 45 countries will join leaders at the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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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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