The United Nations Secretary-General has issued a new report, “Unlocking the full potential of sport for development and peace: towards more effective, inclusive and evidence-based action” (A/81/306).
The report provides an important framework for strengthening the contribution of sport to sustainable development and peace. Its emphasis on effective, inclusive and evidence-based action is closely aligned with the purpose of the United Nations Games: bringing people together through participation, fair play, friendship and cooperation.
For the UN Games community, the report is a timely reference for developing accessible programmes, improving cooperation among stakeholders and demonstrating the practical impact of sport-based initiatives.