On August 23, 2013, the United Nations proclaimed April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace to raise awareness about the role that sport can play in promoting human rights and economic and social development. .
Sport is increasingly used and recognized as a low-cost, high-impact tool in humanitarian, development and peacebuilding efforts, as it contributes to the construction of more peaceful societies by promoting and internalizing values such as respect, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, among other character values that promote peace. Physical exercise can also stimulate positive mental health and cognitive development.
Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be nourished and confidence restored. Harnessing the tremendous power of sport to help build a better, more sustainable future for all is in our collective interest.” United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed.
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