Events - 2025 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Advancing Social Inclusion through Sport: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development
Monday, 7 April 2025, 11:30 AM ET - 1:00PM ET
Conference Room 5, UNHQ, New York
To mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) at UN Headquarters in New York, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of the State of Qatar and Principality of Monaco to the United Nations (Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Sport for Development and Peace) is hosting an event Monday, 7 April 2025 at 11:30 am ET in Conference Room 5.
Every year, we celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), highlighting the transformative power of sport in fostering positive change, enhancing social cohesion, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This day serves as a reminder of how sport can unite communities and promote values that contribute to societal development.
This year’s event will host prominent athletes and leaders in the world of sport, who will share their personal experiences of advocating for social inclusion through sport. The event will highlight the power of sport in promoting equality for all, while showcasing how sport and technology can create real, positive change in society. Their stories will highlight the challenges they've faced and the ways in which they’ve used their platforms to inspire others.
UN grounds pass holders can join the event in person.
Athletes and Sporting Organization Experts
- Mr. Andrew Luria, Sports Journalist, FOX5 San Diego
- Ms. Asma Al-Thani, Qatari mountaineer, UNHCR partner
- Mr. Jamal Hill, American swimmer, Paralympic bronze medalist
- Mr. Justin Morrow, American 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
- Mr. Luis Moreno, Member, International Olympic Committee and IOC's Permanent Observer to the UN
UN Member State Representatives
- H.E. Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN
- H.E. Isabelle Picco, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the UN
United Nations Officials
- H.E. Mr. Li Junhua, Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UNDESA
- H.E. Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women
- Mr. Charles Katoanga, Director, Division for Inclusive Social Development, UNDESA
Please find the speaker profiles here.
Here is the full event programme.