A sportanddev and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency webinar took place on 21 September 2020, the International Day of Peace. It aimed to raise awareness of sport’s role in the protection and development of young people affected by conflict and displacement. The speakers shared practical examples from their experience to encourage debate and future collaboration.

Opening comments
Annika Sandlund, Head of the Partnership and Coordination Service, UNHCR

Panellists
Jadranka Stikovac Clark, Senior Advisor and Director of Institute, Generations for Peace, Jordan
Sunday Ikoko ir, Footballer, Denja FC, Kakuma Divas League, Kenya
Professor Ramón Spaaij, Victoria University and University of Amsterdam

Moderator
Sylvia Poll, Peace and Sport Champion for Peace and Head of the Digital Society Division – Digital Networks and Society Department, International Telecommunications Union

The webinar takes place during sportanddev’s Week of Action on Sport and Refugees, which is delivered as a part of a partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

With special thanks to Eli Wolff from the Power of Sport Lab for helping to organise the webinar.

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