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Extraordinary People - Special Olympics project, China

  • 18 August 08 |
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Check out this interview with Zhao Xiaoyue, participant from the Special Olympics project in China. Read more

Grassroot Soccer at the XVII International AIDS Conference

  • 18 August 08 |
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From August 3rd-7th, more than 21,000 researchers, public health leaders, and advocates flocked to Mexico City for the XVII International AIDS Conference. The five-day conference provided a crucial ... Read more

The power of sport is critical for development and peace

  • 15 August 08 |
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Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace, Khalid Malik, UN Resident Coordinator in China and Richard Fosbury, former Olympian and President of the World Olympians Association, address the press in Beijing.
As China heads to the midway point of the 2008 Olympic Games, the power of sport in promoting development and peace is clearly evident both in and outside the sports venues. Read more

"Harnessing the Power of Sport for Development and Peace" report now available online!

  • 15 August 08 |
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The Sport for Development and Peace International Working Group (SDPIWG) has released the report "Harnessing the Power of Sport for Development and Peace: Recommendations to ... Read more

Tripoli soccer event unites teens from across country

  • 14 August 08 |
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Tournament brings together youth from Beirut, north, south, palestinian camps. Read more

Update from KAO at the 17th AIDS Conference

  • 13 August 08 |
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17th International AIDS Conference, Mexico
Kicking AIDS Out! Network representatives share their experiences of the 17th International AIDS Conference from Mexico.
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Olympic Games a Boost for Jobs

  • 13 August 08 |
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Brunel Sports Scientist Wins Research Award

  • 12 August 08 |
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UK Sport awards New Researchers Award to investigate novel device for spinal cord injured athletes
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Canoeing Builds Bridges Between Divided Communities

  • 11 August 08 |
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The International Canoe Federation has created a partnership with 'Peace and Sport' for peace education in Africa. Read more

Kicking AIDS Out! at the 17th International AIDS Conference

  • 07 August 08 |
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Participants at the 17th International AIDS Conference being held in Mexico, 3-8 August 2008
Three Leader Level Two trainers from the Kicking AIDS Out Network are attending the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico from 3-8 August
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