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Policy advocacy in sport and society (PASS)

Ever marched in a protest or lobbied for action on climate change? That's policy advocacy. Read the PASS research and find out more about using policy advocacy to influence outcomes in the field of sport for development.
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Recent news articles and community submissions from the field of Sport for Development
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Guiding Toolkits

Information, guides, tools, and advice, on the practical implementation and the 'how to' of sport for development projects and programmes.
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Sport for Development MOOC now available in four languages

Looking to boost your skills and knowledge in using sport for development? Join our game-changing, global Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) – available in English, French, Spanish & Arabic!
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Latest news articles

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16 Jun 2025

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11 Jun 2025

Thai Prime Minister visits UK gym to promote social development through martial arts

Dalton Smith
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/thai-prime-minister-visits-uk-gym-promote-social-development-through-martial-arts
 
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11 Jun 2025

World Cup: A Year Out, Growing Attacks on Rights

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https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/world-cup-year-out-growing-attacks-rights
 
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10 Jun 2025

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10 Jun 2025

Meet Jasmina Juras, the first woman to officiate a men’s 3x3 Olympic final

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https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/meet-jasmina-juras-first-woman-officiate-men%E2%80%99s-3x3-olympic-final
 
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10 Jun 2025

Call for Articles: The Global Aid Crisis and Sport for Development

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https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/call-articles-global-aid-crisis-and-sport-development
 
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09 Jun 2025

Tibu Africa sets sail with Mediterranean youth on solidarity-driven Régate4Med

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https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/tibu-africa-sets-sail-mediterranean-youth-solidarity-driven-r%C3%A9gate4med
 
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09 Jun 2025

The Black Baton: A quiet revolution in leadership for young African change-makers

Oscar Mwaanga
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/black-baton-quiet-revolution-leadership-young-african-change-makers
 
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East Africa Cup 2025: A Celebration of Youth, Sports, and Community Development

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TAFISA Mission 2030 Webinar Series | Sport and the Media: Championing Inclusion Through Sport

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Webinar: Addressing Barriers to Access Play

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Play Ball with the Sport Sector! Score against Violence and Crime

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