High-level Event to mark the 2025 International Day of Sport for Peace and Development.

 



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''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, American basketballer, San Diego State University 
  • Ms. Tegla Loroupe, Former Kenyan long-distance track and roadrunner, Global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights (Virtual) 

Interactive Q & A Session 

Closing Remarks 

  • Mr. Luis Moreno, Member, International Olympic Committee and IOC's Permanent Observer to the UN 

UN Stamps for Peace unveiling 

  • Mr. Charles Katoanga, Director, Division for Inclusive Social Development, UNDESA Conclusion of the event by the Moderator



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