The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated annually on April 6. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 to recognize the positive role that sport can play in promoting peace, development, and tolerance.

The IDSDP is an opportunity to showcase the many ways that sport can be used to achieve these goals. For example, sport can be used to:

• Promote social inclusion and cohesion
• Prevent violence and conflict
• Improve health and well-being
• Promote education and gender equality
• Empower young people and women
• Tackle discrimination and intolerance
• Build a more peaceful and just world

The IDSDP is celebrated by organizations around the world through a variety of activities, such as sporting events, educational programs, and cultural events. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the power of sport to make a positive difference in the world.

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is a reminder that sport is not just about competition and entertainment. It can also be a powerful tool for positive change.