United Nations
Six Special Olympics athletes attended the 12th Session of the UN Conference of States Parties to the CRPD and had various speaking opportunities to promote more inclusive policies and programming.
Fostering Inclusive Societies through the Power of Sport
This year, the theme of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities is fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.
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Special Olympics International Joins United Nations Football for the Goals Initiative
As one of the World’s leading football organizations for people with and without intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics is proud to become a member of the United Nations Football For The Goals initiative.
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Special Olympics Athletes Break Barriers in the Western Balkans
Special Olympics athletes from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and hosts North Macedonia showcased heart, determination and remarkable skill at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-supported Western Balkans Swimming Competition held in Skopje from 5-7 April.
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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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Special Olympics West Balkans Unified 3x3 Basketball Tournament Reaches Triumphant Finale on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Athletes, Unified partners, coaches and families from four countries came together at the flagship regional tournament in Tirana, Albania to spread the message that “everybody is important.”
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Special Olympics España Spearheads ‘Unified with Refugees’ initiative in Europe Eurasia
Inclusivity takes center stage as football players from Special Olympics Andalucia participate in an exhibition match with refugees from the Seville Refugee Reception Center.
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UNITAR appoints David Evangelista to Advisory Board of the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy
UNITAR has appointed the President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia David S. Evangelista to the Advisory Board of its Division for Multilateral Diplomacy.
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International Volunteer Day 2021
Video to celebrate Special Olympics volunteers during International Volunteer Day 2021.
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Educating the Whole Child
Special Olympics partnered with Global Youth Mobilization at their first-ever Global Youth Summit where Youth Leaders from Special Olympics Latin America hosted a session on education for children with intellectual disabilities.
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