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February 2025, Vatican City – The World Leaders’ Summit on the Rights of the Child took place on February 2-3, 2025, presided over by His Holiness Pope Francis. During the summit, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach addressed world leaders, urging collective action to ensure that children everywhere can enjoy their right to safe sport. A Global Mission to Protect Children The World Leaders’ Summit on Children’s Rights’ mission was to explore new methods of supporting and protecting millions of children who still lack fundamental rights, live in precarious conditions, and suffer the devastating consequences of war. Emphasizing that …

Port Louis, Mauritius: Earlier this month, UTS CEO Julia Govinden visited Mauritius and had the opportunity to spend time at M-Kids, a remarkable local association dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of vulnerable youth. Vulnerable Children refers to individuals under the age of 18 who are living in poverty, have a disability or a severe disease, have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, orphans and teenage parents, or children with incarcerated parents, in conflict with the law, out-of-school and illiterate, or suffering from substance abuse. During her visit, Julia met the passionate team under the founding leadership of Mohammad Arshad Joomun, …

As the first month of 2025 is coming to an end, United Through Sports (UTS) has been busy gearing up for what promises to be an amazing and impactful year. With a calendar growing busier by the day, filled with events across the globe, the UTS team is excited and hard at work preparing for the months ahead. In the second week of January, the UTS team convened in Lausanne, Switzerland. Led by President Stephan Fox and CEO Julia Govinden, the team came together to align, strategize and lay the groundwork for 2025 and beyond. Taking advantage of being in …

Dear Friends of sport, This year 2025 marks a pivotal moment in our journey, a year to renew our collective promise to embrace inclusion, celebrate diversity, and give our full attention to the voices of youth across the globe. The future belongs to those who believe in their ability to shape it. No matter where you come from, no matter what challenges you face, your dreams matter, your voice matters, and your actions can create ripples of change. This is the time to rise together and not allow or tolerate the history of division to repeat. Together, we can build …

Tirana, Albania – The 13th General Assembly of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) marked a pivotal moment in advancing its mission of fostering unity and collaboration among 57 Islamic nations through sport.   The Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) stands as a beacon of unity, bringing together nations, communities, and individuals under the shared values of Islamic solidarity and mutual respect. Rooted in the principles of inclusivity, empowerment, and cultural appreciation, ISSA strives to strengthen bonds between diverse Islamic communities while celebrating their shared heritage.   Vision and Mission ISSA envisions a world where sport acts as a unifying force, bridging …