In a world charged with geopolitical tensions, the upcoming International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) provides the opportunity to highlight sport as an answer for peace.
April 6 was declared as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by the UN General Assembly in 2013, creating a historical link to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
This decision represented a significant step in recognizing the transformative power of sport and its great potential in advancing positive social change. Ever since its creation, many organizations and individuals have celebrated on this day the role that sport plays in society and its power to foster dialogue, understanding, social inclusion and peace.
Everyone can play their part to help the movement gain momentum. FIS encourages its stakeholders to mobilize for IDSDP, celebrated on April 6th, around the theme “Sport is an answer, raise your #WhiteCard”.
#WhiteCard
A #WhiteCard is a symbol created by the organization Peace and Sport, representing the positive power of sport for peace and social inclusion.
The core message of the 2022 #WhiteCard campaign is “Sport is an answer”. It seeks to highlight and draw attention to concentrate examples of peace-through sport programs or personal stories which highlight how sport could be an answer to social issues.
Through a #WhiteCard, each of us can demonstrate commitment to peace, unity and social integration through sport, and illustrate the answers that sport can bring to the construction of a culture of peace.
Take action!
To participate, take a picture of yourself while holding a white card, register your story on the www.April6.org platform and share it on all your social networks using the hashtag #WhiteCard and the tag @peaceandsport.
Quick Links:
More information: www.April6.org
