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Global Coalition for Inclusion

Global Coalition for Inclusion Signed in Ghana and Seychelles

Special Olympics Ghana hosted the first signing in the Special Olympics (SO) Africa Region of the Global Coalition for Inclusion with the Republic of Ghana on 27 November 2023.
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Jamaica Reinforces Inclusive Education Through Sports

Caribbean nation ratifies commitment to Global Coalition for Inclusion at signing ceremony in Kingston
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Bullying Prevention on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023

Students with disabilities are 2 – 3 times more likely to be bullied in school. That is why Special Olympics is shining a spotlight on bullying prevention for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa recognizes exceptional 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team

Today, on 3 October, in an historic moment of recognition, the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team received a profound honor as His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, warmly welcomed them to a special ceremony hosted at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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Montenegro is First Country to Ratify Commitment to Global Coalition for Inclusion

Minister of Education Miodrag Vojinovic and Special Olympics Europe Eurasia President David Evangelista gather for historic signing ceremony in Podgorica
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Record Number of Africa Ministers at Games

A record number of government ministries from Africa Region were represented at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.
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Special Olympics Launches “Global Coalition for Inclusion”

Members Pledge to Support the Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Sport and Education Programs to reach 2 million young people in 150,000 Schools and Communities.
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