The number of displaced people globally has increased annually for the past 12 years, with over 50% living in urban centres. Sport can support the inclusion and integration of displaced people in host communities and counter discrimination and misinformation towards them.
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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...

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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...

sportanddev Community
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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Sport is a dynamic force for inclusion, offering refugees more than just physical activity.

Astara van der Jagt
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/building-inclusive-cities-through-sport-supporting-refugee-youth-through-community
 
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In a world where displacement and discrimination persist, sport offers a powerful way to build communities, teach new skills and promote positive values.

sportanddev Community
https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/competition-community-how-hope-and-dreams-sports-festivals-are-supporting-refugees-and
 
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