In what ways can sport foster inclusion and combat discrimination among urban refugees?

With over half of the world’s displaced population living in cities, sportanddev sought articles that examine how sport can enhance social integration, challenge stereotypes, and strengthen community cohesion for urban refugees. Submissions from practitioners and academics highlight effective programmes and strategies that use sport as a tool to counter discrimination and support urban refugee well-being.


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The Sudanese refugee camps established in Iriba since 2003 are constantly expanding.

https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/football-development-challenges-and-opportunities-iriba-chad
 
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How can we transform participation in sport from a privilege to a human right?

Uzma Choudhry
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/co-designing-inclusion-connecting-health-and-sport-through-free-culturally-responsive
 
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In today's world, athletes hold a unique position of influence and visibility. Their voices can be powerful. By leveraging their platforms, athletes can foster...

sportanddev Community
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/athletes-ambassadors-reducing-hate-speech-and-misinformation-about-displaced
 
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The power of sports to bring together people from different nationalities was at play again in the town of Ogoja, Nigeria, as Ogoja locals...

Cornelius Ehimiaghe
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/table-tennis-unites-cameroonian-refugees-and-host-community-ogoja
 
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Uganda is home to 1,810,646 refugees and asylum seekers. Over 53% are below 18 years old. Upon arrival in Uganda, the majority of refugees...

Mayele Jules Murhula
Raissa Remandaban Magnin
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/sport-displacement-and-disability-how-sport-rebuilds-communities-and-scales-impact
 
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As global displacement continues to rise, with over 60% of displaced people now living in urban areas, cities can play an increasingly important role...

sportanddev Community
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/sport-inclusion-policy-plan-cities
 
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In 2024, the number of forcibly displaced people in the world reached more than 120 million (including 43.4 million refugees), the highest number ever...

https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/ball-has-no-borders-f%C3%BAtbol-m%C3%A1s-and-inclusion-refugees-and-displaced-people-urban
 
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The Refugees PLAY United project (REPLAY), launched in September 2024, aims to promote the inclusion of young refugees in Italy through sport.

Souraya Bureau
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/replay-sport-and-engaging-refugees-city-rome
 
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How sport can support the inclusion of displaced people in cities and municipalities: The Xico Andebol and Guimarães approach

Stefan Belabed
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/xico-andebol-guimar%C3%A3es-portuguese-case-sport-and-social-inclusion
 
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Football can be more than a game: football can help improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of displaced people in the asylum...

Melanie Labor
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/more-just-game-role-football-lives-displaced-people
 
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In refugee communities around the world, children and youth face daily discrimination, exclusion, and limited access to safe spaces for self-expression. In Lebanon, Just.Childhood...

Skateistan
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/stigma-strength-how-skateboarding-builds-bridges-displaced-communities
 
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In a small rented sports facility tucked inside the bustling city of Cairo, something powerful is happening after school hours. Children from African refugee...

ghada elzend
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/how-bayine-sports-using-power-play-support-african-refugee-children-egypt
 
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