International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

  This  event  is co-organized by the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN, the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the UN and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs , in anticipation of the Second World Summit for Social Development to hold in November 2025 in Doha. It will explore how sport can address systemic barriers, foster inclusion and empower individuals, thereby advancing the objectives of the WSSD2 and strengthening the role of sport in achieving the SDGs. Get the  Programme ! Watch the 2025 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace High-level event!

  02:40:50 '' Advancing Social Inclusion Through Sport: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development. '' High-level Events  2025 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace . Opening by the Moderator Mr. Andrew Luria, Sports journalist, FOX 5 San Diego  Welcome Remarks  H.E. Ms. Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN  H.E. Ms. Isabelle Picco, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the UN  Opening Remarks  H.E. Mr. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, DESA H.E. Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women  Panel Discussion  Ms. Asma Al-Thani, Qatari mountaineer, UNHCR partner Mr. Jamal Hill, American swimmer, Paralympic bronze medalist  Mr. Justin Morrow, America, soccer player, social justice activist, Head of Sports Partnerships & Programs at the USC Race & Equity Center  Ms. Veronica Sheffey, America...