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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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EBW 2017 Promo Video - Euroleague

Special Olympics European Basketball Week 2017 ran across Europe Eurasia from 24 November to 3 December 2017.

European Football Week 2018 kicks off!

Get ready for the 2018 edition of European Football Week!

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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