New opportunities

The 30th ACHPER International Conference Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, lightning talks and/or colloquia addressing one of the following themes on a variety of themes for their conference 16-18 January 2017. Deadline for submissions: 29 July

• Find out more about submitting an abstract for the 30th ACHPER International Conference

The JSFD has recognised a gap in literature in the field of sport for development and peace on the social dimension of sport in the transition region of Latin America and the Caribbean. To be considered for the special issue, manuscripts must be uploaded to the JSFD’s online portal by 16 January 2017.

• Find out more about submitting an article to the JSFD special issue on sport in Latin America and the Caribbean

The IOC, UNHCR and Terre des hommes are conducting an online survey to identify best practices in sport-based programmes for youth in humanitarian settings. Share your perspective by answering this survey before 20 June and contribute to the global reflection on the use of sport for protection in humanitarian settings.

• Find out more about the IOC, UNHCR and Terre des hommes survey

Peace and Sport is launching a call to collect new or existing peace through sport projects via the organisation’s website. The initiative aims to find as many as possible existing and potential new projects, to encourage and engage stakeholders that use sport as a tool for peace with a meaningful and positive impact around the world. Field actors will be able to send their applications until 31 August.

• Find out more about uploading your organisation’s information to the Act for What Matters database