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⚽ [SURVEY RESULTS] Discover the results of the “survey on football and the inclusion of refugees in Europe”, conducted by the partners of the FIRE+ project, "Football Including REfugees". Albrecht Sonntag from ESSCA as well as Derya Göçer and Ozgehan Senyuva from the Middle East Technical University carried out this survey to better understand: ➡ the experience of football meetings with refugees ➡ the types of support received by football clubs and civil society organizations from local, regional and national governments ➡the short- and medium-term results of these events for refugees, clubs... 👉 Interested in this survey? Find it on : footballwithrefugees.eu Resources - "Survey on football and the inclusion of refugees in Europe"

On this #WorldRefugeeDay, I am proud to feature our community of refugees, innovators, and leaders using sport to unify and inspire. Sports initiatives, such as those in Kakuma Refugee Camp, demonstrate how football can bridge cultural divides, reduce tensions, and foster community cohesion. These programs not only provide therapeutic escape but also empower refugee youth with life skills and educational opportunities, proving that sport is a powerful tool for social integration and hope. Read the full article. https://lnkd.in/eW7neR4P Tibu Africa Mohamed Amine Zariat Veronica Ruiz del Vizo

What does art, a professional basketball team and refugees have in common? Find out in this radio interview with Katt Cullen and Nora Szanto #art #psychology #unityindiversity

Integration of Afghan Refugees through Sports (IARS), BC, Canada, 2023-2024 Holding training workshops with sports method and mentoring to follow up the training to become a daily habit Strengthening the activities of the organization Continuity and integration of programs Increasing interest in our programs. Joining hands for a brighter future! ACSA Cultural & Sport Association is thrilled to announce the launch of our Integration of Afghan Refugees through Sport (IARS) program right here in BC, Canada. Through the power of sports, we're creating a welcoming space for Afghan refugees to find strength, build connections, and embrace their new home. Together, we're rewriting stories and championing integration. Sports in general have very positive effects on the life, spirit, and health of refugees. These effects can be seen in different aspects of their lives. Below I will mention some of these effects: • Mental and psychological improvement • Reducing stress and anxiety • Improving physical health • increasing the self-confidence • Creating social connections #ACSAIARS #CommunityStrength #SportForInclusion #csrf Canadian Red Cross United Way Centraide Canada #ESDC #CommunityfoundationsofCanada #employmentandsocialdevelopmentCanada

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Solidarity is more than just words; it's about action. It's about keeping our doors open, celebrating the achievements of refugees, and acknowledging the challenges they face. In line with this year's #WorldRefugeeDay theme of standing with refugees and fostering a truly welcoming world, we are dedicated to working #WithRefugees to ensure they have access to safe sports programmes and facilities. ✊Read our latest article on how the IURTS (or Integration of Ukrainian Refugee Children Through Sport) consortium is making a difference by listening to and understanding the needs of Ukranian refugee children: https://lnkd.in/erWgFF6M 👀Next step? Stay tuned for the launch of a social media campaign focusing on children's well-being and social integration in and through sports, physical activity and movement. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

April 6 ⚽️✌🏽On this International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, as we celebrate the transformative power of sports to foster unity and well-being, we cannot ignore the ongoing crisis in #Gaza and the tragic loss of lives, including athletes and members of the sports sector, due to the 6-month ongoing war and the 75-year oppression. The destruction of sports facilities and stadiums by the occupation further highlights the immense challenges faced by communities in Palestine, depriving individuals of vital spaces for recreation, camaraderie, and hope. 🗓️As we mark this day, let's not only recognize these injustices but also advocate for justice, peace, and the rebuilding of these essential infrastructures, fostering resilience and solidarity within these communities. It's a reminder that true peace extends beyond the playing field, demanding collective efforts to ensure that every individual, regardless of their background, can enjoy the right to participate in sports without fear or discrimination. #SportForDevelopmentAndPeace #IDSDP #IDSDP2024 #StrongerTogether #EndTheGenoside #SeaseFire #RebuildHope #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

The leader of Palestinians in his own words Refuse a two state solution and refuse an Israeli state. All around the world refugees assimilated and stopped calling themselves refugees shortly after. interestingly enough, the Palestinians are choosing to be called refugees for 75 years even though they had five opportunities to be independent, have their own land own country and every time they chose to stay as refugees. The richest refugees in the history of mankind with billions of dollars streaming every year to their leaders. https://lnkd.in/e24hjGU4

This Friday at Glastonbury Festival’s LeftField, I’m speaking on a panel about Israel Palestine: Hope and Solidarity in Action, with Ahmed Alnaouq, Rachel Shabi and Em Hilton. Our discussion starts at 1.30pm, at the LeftField tent. Please spread the word and if you are at Glastonbury - please join us. It’s so important that Glastonbury and LeftField have made time in their programme to create intentional space for Palestinian and Jewish voices and the voices of solidarity activists to be heard. Since October 7th 2023, more than 47,000 Palestinian men, women, children and babies have been killed in Israel’s military onslaught of the Gaza Strip. More than 60,000 Palestinians have received horrific and in many cases life changing injuries, and thousands more people are buried under the ruble. In May 2024, The International Court of Justice ruled by 13 votes to two that Israel should: “Immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.” Israel’s bombardment of Rafah and Gaza are ongoing. Gaza has been destroyed, large parts of Gaza are uninhabitable. Civilian infrastructure including hospitals, ambulances, schools, refugee camps, residential homes and neighbourhoods, shops, parks, media organisations, have been bombed by Israel. International law, international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions have been discarded and trashed over the past devastating 8 months, and more than 75 years of Israel’s military occupation of Palestine, the longest running military occupation in the world. #gaza #palestine #leftfield #glastonuryfestival #ceasefirenow #stopthegenocide