April 6, International Day of Sports for Development and Peace

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.