Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
New York – 6 April, 2014
April 6th, 2014 will mark the first International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The UN General Assembly Resolution 67/296 which was adopted in August 2013 signals a strong message of the power of Sport and its contribution to development, peace ,inclusion, tolerance , moral values and equality. At the same time, all these aspects which are essential elements for development lie at the heart of the Alliance of Civilizations mission. In that context, since the beginning of my tenure, I have identified sport, among other forms of collective expressions of human values, including arts and music as additional tools that UNAOC should make every effort to use to foster the culture of peace.
On this occasion, I would like to express my support to the efforts of the United Nations office of on Sport for Development and Peace and all other relevant organizations as well as all stakeholders in favor of promoting sport for development and peace.