This section includes an overview of some of the main issues relating to sport and peace-building.
The first sub-section provides a brief introduction to the terms used in this topic.
The next sub-section locates the role of sport in peace-building processes, based on practical experience of several well-known initiatives in this area. This sub-section also outlines the role of sport in building national identity.
The third sub-section outlines the role sport can play in the reintegration of former child combatants and children affected by armed conflict.
This topic also includes general guidelines on the practical considerations of using sport in peace-building efforts and a list of current initiatives in sport and peace-building.
The purpose of the section on Sport & Peace-building is to provide an overview of the main topics and concerns in this area. At no point should this section be considered to be exhaustive in its coverage of all areas and information relating to Sport & Peace-building, but that it rather seeks to provide a gateway for interested parties to access and be directed towards further in-depth sources of information.
Sport and Peace-building
Defining Peace and Relationship-building
Current definitions of ‘peace-building’ go beyond an exclusive focus on the post-conflict phase and emphasise the building of relationships between people as a key component of peace-building... Read More
The Role of Sport in Peace-building
The contribution sport can make towards peace-building efforts has generally been considered at the grassroots and nation state levels. At the grassroots or community level, sport can be seen... Read More
Reintegration of Child Soldiers through Sport
The reintegration of former child combatants and children affected by armed conflict into their former or new communities is considered to be one of the most difficult challenges in peace-building... Read More
Project Case Studies
Sport and play activities have been used to help people in conflict and post-conflict situations to rebuild relationships and trust in their communities. Find out more from practical examples of how this works... Read More
Current Initiatives
