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Sport and Anti-Doping
Sports promote social inclusion and economic development in different geographical, cultural and political contexts.
Fit for Life
Using sport to drive health, education and equality outcomes
Fit for Life is UNESCO's sport-based flagship designed to
- accelerate COVID-19 recovery,
- support inclusive and integrated policy-making, and
- enhance the wellbeing of youth around the world.
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The Power of Physical Education and Sport
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marks the commitment to link sport policy development to the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations
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engaging governments, intergovernmental organizations, the sport movement, academia & specialized NGOs
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promotes the role and value of sport and its relevance for public policy
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is a core component of UNESCO’s new sport programme, Fit for Life
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enhance intercultural dialogue and peace, reinforce youth empowerment, and promote ethical sports practices
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This Charter is for all. Make it yours!
Anti-Doping: Protecting Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity
UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport (2005) harmonizes anti-doping legislation, regulations and rules internationally to ensure a level playing field.
The Convention is the only international treaty in this domain and provides the legal framework under which governments can address specific areas of the World Anti-Doping Code.
It helps protect public health and to safeguard the ethics, integrity and universal values of sport through harmonized standards and policies
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The Conference of Parties (COP) is the sovereign governing body of the Convention
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supports public authorities in anti-doping awareness-raising, education, policy advice and capacity building
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is fundamental to protecting sport values, ethics and integrity
International Days
Ideas, News and Stories
Events
Publications
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