Due to typographical error it is written that I am working with Department of Physical Education ,University of Delhi which needs to be read as Department of Pre Service Teacher Education,District Institute of Education & Training,Daryaganj.
The document discusses the relationship between sport, human rights, and development. It outlines how sport can both be a human right as well as promote human rights. Various UN documents recognize rights related to participation in sport and recreation. The document also presents a checklist of rights that should be considered to ensure sport is implemented ethically, including social rights, health and safety rights, and environmental rights. The checklist is meant to help organizations integrate human rights considerations into sport programming and development efforts.
Sport as a tool for development and peace towards achieving the un mdgDr Lendy Spires
This document is a report from the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on using sport to promote development and peace. It finds that sport can effectively support achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals through impacts on health, education, sustainable development, peace, communication, and partnerships. The report recommends mainstreaming and increasing support for sport programs within UN agencies and among governments. It emphasizes partnerships as the most effective way to implement sport for development and peace initiatives.
Social harmony is peaceful interaction of human dynamics among members of a social group or groups. Basic survival and subsistence families or complex societies develop and thrive on some form of social harmony.
1) Sport and physical activity are human rights that should be accessible to all people without discrimination.
2) Several UN conventions and declarations since the 1970s have recognized access to sport as a fundamental human right.
3) The 2006 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities specifically protects the right of people with disabilities to participate in recreational, leisure, and sporting activities.
Islam Nusantara: Religion Dialectic and Cultural for Pluralism-Democratic Soc...Ali Murfi
This document discusses the concept of Islam Nusantara and its relationship to pluralism and democracy in Indonesia. Islam Nusantara refers to Islam as practiced in the Indonesian archipelago, which blended Islamic values with local cultural traditions in a moderate, tolerant, and inclusive way. It aims to provide a solution that is not extreme, can live in harmony with other religions, and accepts democracy. The characteristics of Islam Nusantara support pluralism and democracy by respecting diversity and finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network dedicated to building peace through spiritual and moral values. UPF brings people together through international conferences and grassroots programs to resolve conflicts. It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and supports the UN and Millennium Development Goals. UPF's 2014 World Summit on "Peace, Security and Human Development" will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 9-13 and will bring together global leaders to discuss these issues.
Leadership Solutions to Stem the
Crises in Human Development: Volunteers enrich citizenship and serves as an effective conduit for civic education; interjecting public participation in decision-making that promotes social harmony and public trust
Building social capital for effective citizen and state institutions;
Promotion of dialogue, public enlightenment, cultural renaissance, tradition, and renewal
Local Governance and Development
The document discusses the relationship between sport, human rights, and development. It outlines how sport can both be a human right as well as promote human rights. Various UN documents recognize rights related to participation in sport and recreation. The document also presents a checklist of rights that should be considered to ensure sport is implemented ethically, including social rights, health and safety rights, and environmental rights. The checklist is meant to help organizations integrate human rights considerations into sport programming and development efforts.
Sport as a tool for development and peace towards achieving the un mdgDr Lendy Spires
This document is a report from the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on using sport to promote development and peace. It finds that sport can effectively support achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals through impacts on health, education, sustainable development, peace, communication, and partnerships. The report recommends mainstreaming and increasing support for sport programs within UN agencies and among governments. It emphasizes partnerships as the most effective way to implement sport for development and peace initiatives.
Social harmony is peaceful interaction of human dynamics among members of a social group or groups. Basic survival and subsistence families or complex societies develop and thrive on some form of social harmony.
1) Sport and physical activity are human rights that should be accessible to all people without discrimination.
2) Several UN conventions and declarations since the 1970s have recognized access to sport as a fundamental human right.
3) The 2006 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities specifically protects the right of people with disabilities to participate in recreational, leisure, and sporting activities.
Islam Nusantara: Religion Dialectic and Cultural for Pluralism-Democratic Soc...Ali Murfi
This document discusses the concept of Islam Nusantara and its relationship to pluralism and democracy in Indonesia. Islam Nusantara refers to Islam as practiced in the Indonesian archipelago, which blended Islamic values with local cultural traditions in a moderate, tolerant, and inclusive way. It aims to provide a solution that is not extreme, can live in harmony with other religions, and accepts democracy. The characteristics of Islam Nusantara support pluralism and democracy by respecting diversity and finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network dedicated to building peace through spiritual and moral values. UPF brings people together through international conferences and grassroots programs to resolve conflicts. It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and supports the UN and Millennium Development Goals. UPF's 2014 World Summit on "Peace, Security and Human Development" will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 9-13 and will bring together global leaders to discuss these issues.
Leadership Solutions to Stem the
Crises in Human Development: Volunteers enrich citizenship and serves as an effective conduit for civic education; interjecting public participation in decision-making that promotes social harmony and public trust
Building social capital for effective citizen and state institutions;
Promotion of dialogue, public enlightenment, cultural renaissance, tradition, and renewal
Local Governance and Development
The document discusses different perspectives on human development beyond traditional economic notions. It presents three meanings of human development: 1) Development of human beings focusing on improving oneself, 2) Development by human beings which largely occurs in the family through emotional and relational development, and 3) Development for human beings where developed individuals can contribute to society and benefit from social prosperity. The document advocates an approach to development focused on human freedom, dignity and fulfillment rather than only economic indicators like GDP.
This document discusses Islam and globalization. It defines globalization as the shrinking of time and space and increasing interdependence between nations. However, it notes that globalization has often meant the domination of Western culture, rather than a true two-way cultural exchange. It explores how Islamic values around charity, family, and modesty may be impacted by globalization and the spread of materialism. While globalization poses challenges like cultural influence and brain drain, the document recommends that Islamic countries protect their values and set their own laws around issues like foreign investment.
Common Patterns of Religious [Islamic] Revival in Central Asia and Challenges...Galym Zhussipbek
Common patterns of religious revival pose serious challenges to developing inclusive society and human rights in Central Asian countries. Overall, it can be argued that religious [Islamic] revival in Central Asian countries has come to the point when it can be analyzed under the prism, whether it impedes the development of inclusive society and human rights or not.
Women Empowerment through SHGs A Case Study of Jalgaon District of Maharashtraijtsrd
This document summarizes a case study on women's empowerment through self-help groups (SHGs) in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India. The key points are:
1. The study examines how SHG participation has empowered women socially and economically by increasing their decision-making power and contributions to family income.
2. Data was collected through surveys of women in 10 villages who are members of 10 SHGs each, to understand the impact on their status and livelihood activities.
3. The results showed that SHGs have significantly improved women's social and economic conditions by providing microloans, training, and a collective support system.
Education is a powerful tool for achieving social justice. Social justice aims to provide equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities for all people. It seeks to mitigate the suffering of disadvantaged groups and elevate them to a level of equality and dignity. Education empowers individuals and societies and can help reduce poverty and promote gender equality. Social justice education strives for equitable and quality education for all students. It aims for full participation in society that meets everyone's needs. Teaching social justice means training educators to encourage openness, collaboration, and information sharing through reflective leadership.
Human Rights Awareness of University Students: An Investigationinventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document discusses the development of minority rights from past centuries to the present. It begins by examining definitions of the term "minority" that have been proposed, noting there is no universally accepted definition. It then discusses the need for minority rights protections given that minorities are often politically marginalized and vulnerable to discrimination. The document traces how minority rights developed after World War I through the League of Nations, and then the United Nations adopted further protections like the 1992 Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. Key international legal instruments that protect minority rights are also identified.
Cultural-pluralism: implications for national integration and socio-economic ...Premier Publishers
The process by which nation states are created makes them to be a conglomerate of various ethnic groups or sub-nationalities. These groups, as it were, surrender some of their sovereignty to the new state with the central objective of providing security and welfare for the people. This derives perhaps from the notion that things are better achieved within a cooperative environment. The state therefore strives to create a peaceful and conducive environment to enable it attain its objectives of sustainable development using appropriate structures. The state also ensures that its various segments live in harmony in their day-to-day interactions by establishing a consensus on norms, values and ethics of engagement. This leads to forging a ‘homogeneous’ culture which further engenders peaceful co-existence and socio-economic development of the country/state. However one cannot say this about Nigeria where ethnic rivalry has continued to undermine her developmental efforts. This paper examines the plural nature of Nigeria and concludes that rather than be an asset, the country’s cultural pluralism is a draw-back to its development. Means of harmonious co-existence geared towards national socio-economic development are suggested.
When talking about social inclusion, one can distinguish between two basic target perspectives:
1. Inclusion into sport
Inclusion into sport focuses primarily on the introduction of under-represented, vulnerable groups to sport and the facilitation of the
capacity to act within sport. This mainly concerns:
- Sport for people with disabilities
– Gender equality in and through sports
– Inclusion of migrants and other disadvantaged groups in and
through sports
2. Inclusion through sport
Athletic processes that empower individuals by allowing them to gain experience and acquire skills, which they can apply to other social
contexts, such as schools, workplaces and communities, etc.
Sports media today provides both entertainment and opportunities for political and social discussion. It teaches values like teamwork and leadership, but also raises questions about which values are most important - winning or human rights. New media technologies allow for more interactivity, like following athletes on social media, but they also commercialize sports. The role of sports in society is debated, as some see benefits like social cohesion while others see issues like racism, sexism, and violence promoted.
The newsletter summarizes activities of the Albanian Society for All Ages (ASAG) regarding issues facing the elderly population in Albania. Recent events included commemorating International Day of Older People, a workshop on intergenerational solidarity, and meetings calling for more inclusion of elderly needs and rights in local elections. ASAG advocates for a national law addressing elderly care and minimum living standards. The newsletter highlights gaps in support for the elderly, including lack of participation in policymaking and risks of violence, exploitation, and poverty.
Conflict and crisis management for national security the role of educational ...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the role of educational managers in managing conflict and crisis for national security in Nigeria. It defines conflict as tensions that try to frustrate goals and identifies internal and external factors as causes. Security is defined as protecting a nation from threats. The document notes that Nigeria has faced many conflicts that increase insecurity and argues that education should help solve societal problems and foster development, but that the education system in Nigeria has dysfunctions that prevent it from achieving this and addressing security challenges. It concludes that properly harnessing education could help create unity and reduce insecurity in Nigeria.
An Examinatin of Recreational Sports Programs in Turkeyinventionjournals
This document examines recreational sports programs in Turkey. It provides context on the growth of recreational sports in Turkey and its natural advantages for such activities. Some key points:
- Turkey is well-suited for recreational sports due to its geography and variety of landscapes. Both domestic and foreign demand for recreational sports in Turkey is increasing.
- Recreational sports can have mental and physical health benefits. They provide an outlet for stress reduction.
- Recreational sports tourism is a growing sector in Turkey. The number of foreign tourists visiting Turkey for sports has increased from around 150,000 in 2003 to over 550,000 in 2014.
- Turkey has natural areas suitable for various recreational activities like hiking, cycling
National and emotional integration refers to the process of eroding autonomy among social groups and creating a shared identity among citizens. National integration in India involves sentiments of nationalism and unity in diversity. It is essential for unity in the heterogeneous country but faces challenges from casteism, communalism, provincialism, and linguistic differences. Emotional integration means unity of thoughts and feelings among citizens and is an essential basis for national integration. It faces obstacles from communalism, regionalism, and linguistic differences. The Emotional Integration Committee recommended reorganizing education to focus on national literature and culture and encouraging extracurricular activities to promote emotional integration.
American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS) is a double blind peer reviewed, open access journal published by (ARJHSS).
The main objective of ARJHSS is to provide an intellectual platform for the international scholars. ARJHSS aims to promote interdisciplinary studies in Humanities & Social Science and become the leading journal in Humanities & Social Science in the world.
The document discusses how sport can promote peace and social development in 3 main ways:
1) Sport conveys basic values like tolerance, teamwork, and fair play that are important for peaceful coexistence. It also helps develop character skills like discipline and self-motivation.
2) As a universal language, sport brings people together across boundaries and cultures, promoting peace, tolerance and understanding through teamwork and respecting rules.
3) Sport provides youth a space for mental development, social interaction, cultural exchange and personality building in a positive environment, helping to build community.
Sports and Conflict Prevention; the Way Forward For Global PeaceIOSR Journals
Abstract: This paper discussed sports and conflict prevention by looking at the way forward for global peace.
Generally conflict is defined as a state of disagreement between persons or group of persons. The major causes
are usually differences in opinion, prejudice and discrimination, belief, and access to valued scarce resources.
Conflict is an important part of human existence and a natural part of our daily life. Conflict can either be
positive or negative depending on how it is handled. Conflict can emanate from various sources, within us,
school, home and community or the society at large. Achieving global peace means creating peace within
individuals, communities and the society. Sports as a veritable tool for social transformation can be effectively
utilized to achieve a certain level of peace among individuals and nations. This paper focused on the possibility
of utilizing the values of sports in creating understanding, tolerance, and respect for human dignity,
development of moral values and social integration as a vehicle for creating peace among nations. If nations
can achieve these qualities, then conflict can be minimized and global peace can be guaranteed. The influence
of sports on character formation and social cohesion has direct bearing on peaceful attitudes. The development
of emotional fitness, self-esteem, need for recognition, sense of belonging and feelings of anger, hostility and
aggression are all met through participation in competitive sports. The sports environment starting with the
athletes, coaches, umpires, spectators and vendors should all portray peace and act in a manner the peace can
prevail. To prevent conflict and achieve global peace, sport managers, handlers and enthusiasts must develop
the capacity to detect conflicting situations among nations and develop strategies in sports to deal with before it
erupts.
Sociology, Sports Sociology and Human Resource DevelopmentIOSR Journals
This document discusses sociology, sports sociology, and how sports can be used for human resource development. It begins by defining sociology as the study of human social behavior and interaction. Sports sociology is described as a sub-discipline that examines the relationship between sports and society. The document then argues that sports play an important role in human resource development by building capabilities like health, knowledge, and community participation. It provides examples of skills and values learned through sports like cooperation, fairness, respect, and problem solving. In conclusion, the document states that sports can communicate important messages of peace while bringing people together across divisions.
This document is a report from the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace. The report analyzes how sport can contribute to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. It provides an overview of how UN programs are increasingly using sport as a tool for development and peace. The report finds that well-designed sport initiatives are practical and cost-effective tools to achieve development and peace objectives. It recommends that sport be better integrated into the development agenda and that UN agencies incorporate sport-based programs where appropriate.
This document discusses the connection between human rights education and sports programs for promoting social justice. It provides an overview of how international laws and agreements establish both the right to education and the right to participate in sports. While some intergovernmental organizations have recognized using sports to teach human rights, implementation has faced challenges. The document argues that integrating human rights education into sports and physical education programs could help fulfill legal obligations, promote more transformative change, and address inequalities within and between countries.
The document discusses different perspectives on human development beyond traditional economic notions. It presents three meanings of human development: 1) Development of human beings focusing on improving oneself, 2) Development by human beings which largely occurs in the family through emotional and relational development, and 3) Development for human beings where developed individuals can contribute to society and benefit from social prosperity. The document advocates an approach to development focused on human freedom, dignity and fulfillment rather than only economic indicators like GDP.
This document discusses Islam and globalization. It defines globalization as the shrinking of time and space and increasing interdependence between nations. However, it notes that globalization has often meant the domination of Western culture, rather than a true two-way cultural exchange. It explores how Islamic values around charity, family, and modesty may be impacted by globalization and the spread of materialism. While globalization poses challenges like cultural influence and brain drain, the document recommends that Islamic countries protect their values and set their own laws around issues like foreign investment.
Common Patterns of Religious [Islamic] Revival in Central Asia and Challenges...Galym Zhussipbek
Common patterns of religious revival pose serious challenges to developing inclusive society and human rights in Central Asian countries. Overall, it can be argued that religious [Islamic] revival in Central Asian countries has come to the point when it can be analyzed under the prism, whether it impedes the development of inclusive society and human rights or not.
Women Empowerment through SHGs A Case Study of Jalgaon District of Maharashtraijtsrd
This document summarizes a case study on women's empowerment through self-help groups (SHGs) in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India. The key points are:
1. The study examines how SHG participation has empowered women socially and economically by increasing their decision-making power and contributions to family income.
2. Data was collected through surveys of women in 10 villages who are members of 10 SHGs each, to understand the impact on their status and livelihood activities.
3. The results showed that SHGs have significantly improved women's social and economic conditions by providing microloans, training, and a collective support system.
Education is a powerful tool for achieving social justice. Social justice aims to provide equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities for all people. It seeks to mitigate the suffering of disadvantaged groups and elevate them to a level of equality and dignity. Education empowers individuals and societies and can help reduce poverty and promote gender equality. Social justice education strives for equitable and quality education for all students. It aims for full participation in society that meets everyone's needs. Teaching social justice means training educators to encourage openness, collaboration, and information sharing through reflective leadership.
Human Rights Awareness of University Students: An Investigationinventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document discusses the development of minority rights from past centuries to the present. It begins by examining definitions of the term "minority" that have been proposed, noting there is no universally accepted definition. It then discusses the need for minority rights protections given that minorities are often politically marginalized and vulnerable to discrimination. The document traces how minority rights developed after World War I through the League of Nations, and then the United Nations adopted further protections like the 1992 Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. Key international legal instruments that protect minority rights are also identified.
Cultural-pluralism: implications for national integration and socio-economic ...Premier Publishers
The process by which nation states are created makes them to be a conglomerate of various ethnic groups or sub-nationalities. These groups, as it were, surrender some of their sovereignty to the new state with the central objective of providing security and welfare for the people. This derives perhaps from the notion that things are better achieved within a cooperative environment. The state therefore strives to create a peaceful and conducive environment to enable it attain its objectives of sustainable development using appropriate structures. The state also ensures that its various segments live in harmony in their day-to-day interactions by establishing a consensus on norms, values and ethics of engagement. This leads to forging a ‘homogeneous’ culture which further engenders peaceful co-existence and socio-economic development of the country/state. However one cannot say this about Nigeria where ethnic rivalry has continued to undermine her developmental efforts. This paper examines the plural nature of Nigeria and concludes that rather than be an asset, the country’s cultural pluralism is a draw-back to its development. Means of harmonious co-existence geared towards national socio-economic development are suggested.
When talking about social inclusion, one can distinguish between two basic target perspectives:
1. Inclusion into sport
Inclusion into sport focuses primarily on the introduction of under-represented, vulnerable groups to sport and the facilitation of the
capacity to act within sport. This mainly concerns:
- Sport for people with disabilities
– Gender equality in and through sports
– Inclusion of migrants and other disadvantaged groups in and
through sports
2. Inclusion through sport
Athletic processes that empower individuals by allowing them to gain experience and acquire skills, which they can apply to other social
contexts, such as schools, workplaces and communities, etc.
Sports media today provides both entertainment and opportunities for political and social discussion. It teaches values like teamwork and leadership, but also raises questions about which values are most important - winning or human rights. New media technologies allow for more interactivity, like following athletes on social media, but they also commercialize sports. The role of sports in society is debated, as some see benefits like social cohesion while others see issues like racism, sexism, and violence promoted.
The newsletter summarizes activities of the Albanian Society for All Ages (ASAG) regarding issues facing the elderly population in Albania. Recent events included commemorating International Day of Older People, a workshop on intergenerational solidarity, and meetings calling for more inclusion of elderly needs and rights in local elections. ASAG advocates for a national law addressing elderly care and minimum living standards. The newsletter highlights gaps in support for the elderly, including lack of participation in policymaking and risks of violence, exploitation, and poverty.
Conflict and crisis management for national security the role of educational ...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the role of educational managers in managing conflict and crisis for national security in Nigeria. It defines conflict as tensions that try to frustrate goals and identifies internal and external factors as causes. Security is defined as protecting a nation from threats. The document notes that Nigeria has faced many conflicts that increase insecurity and argues that education should help solve societal problems and foster development, but that the education system in Nigeria has dysfunctions that prevent it from achieving this and addressing security challenges. It concludes that properly harnessing education could help create unity and reduce insecurity in Nigeria.
An Examinatin of Recreational Sports Programs in Turkeyinventionjournals
This document examines recreational sports programs in Turkey. It provides context on the growth of recreational sports in Turkey and its natural advantages for such activities. Some key points:
- Turkey is well-suited for recreational sports due to its geography and variety of landscapes. Both domestic and foreign demand for recreational sports in Turkey is increasing.
- Recreational sports can have mental and physical health benefits. They provide an outlet for stress reduction.
- Recreational sports tourism is a growing sector in Turkey. The number of foreign tourists visiting Turkey for sports has increased from around 150,000 in 2003 to over 550,000 in 2014.
- Turkey has natural areas suitable for various recreational activities like hiking, cycling
National and emotional integration refers to the process of eroding autonomy among social groups and creating a shared identity among citizens. National integration in India involves sentiments of nationalism and unity in diversity. It is essential for unity in the heterogeneous country but faces challenges from casteism, communalism, provincialism, and linguistic differences. Emotional integration means unity of thoughts and feelings among citizens and is an essential basis for national integration. It faces obstacles from communalism, regionalism, and linguistic differences. The Emotional Integration Committee recommended reorganizing education to focus on national literature and culture and encouraging extracurricular activities to promote emotional integration.
American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS) is a double blind peer reviewed, open access journal published by (ARJHSS).
The main objective of ARJHSS is to provide an intellectual platform for the international scholars. ARJHSS aims to promote interdisciplinary studies in Humanities & Social Science and become the leading journal in Humanities & Social Science in the world.
The document discusses how sport can promote peace and social development in 3 main ways:
1) Sport conveys basic values like tolerance, teamwork, and fair play that are important for peaceful coexistence. It also helps develop character skills like discipline and self-motivation.
2) As a universal language, sport brings people together across boundaries and cultures, promoting peace, tolerance and understanding through teamwork and respecting rules.
3) Sport provides youth a space for mental development, social interaction, cultural exchange and personality building in a positive environment, helping to build community.
Sports and Conflict Prevention; the Way Forward For Global PeaceIOSR Journals
Abstract: This paper discussed sports and conflict prevention by looking at the way forward for global peace.
Generally conflict is defined as a state of disagreement between persons or group of persons. The major causes
are usually differences in opinion, prejudice and discrimination, belief, and access to valued scarce resources.
Conflict is an important part of human existence and a natural part of our daily life. Conflict can either be
positive or negative depending on how it is handled. Conflict can emanate from various sources, within us,
school, home and community or the society at large. Achieving global peace means creating peace within
individuals, communities and the society. Sports as a veritable tool for social transformation can be effectively
utilized to achieve a certain level of peace among individuals and nations. This paper focused on the possibility
of utilizing the values of sports in creating understanding, tolerance, and respect for human dignity,
development of moral values and social integration as a vehicle for creating peace among nations. If nations
can achieve these qualities, then conflict can be minimized and global peace can be guaranteed. The influence
of sports on character formation and social cohesion has direct bearing on peaceful attitudes. The development
of emotional fitness, self-esteem, need for recognition, sense of belonging and feelings of anger, hostility and
aggression are all met through participation in competitive sports. The sports environment starting with the
athletes, coaches, umpires, spectators and vendors should all portray peace and act in a manner the peace can
prevail. To prevent conflict and achieve global peace, sport managers, handlers and enthusiasts must develop
the capacity to detect conflicting situations among nations and develop strategies in sports to deal with before it
erupts.
Sociology, Sports Sociology and Human Resource DevelopmentIOSR Journals
This document discusses sociology, sports sociology, and how sports can be used for human resource development. It begins by defining sociology as the study of human social behavior and interaction. Sports sociology is described as a sub-discipline that examines the relationship between sports and society. The document then argues that sports play an important role in human resource development by building capabilities like health, knowledge, and community participation. It provides examples of skills and values learned through sports like cooperation, fairness, respect, and problem solving. In conclusion, the document states that sports can communicate important messages of peace while bringing people together across divisions.
This document is a report from the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace. The report analyzes how sport can contribute to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. It provides an overview of how UN programs are increasingly using sport as a tool for development and peace. The report finds that well-designed sport initiatives are practical and cost-effective tools to achieve development and peace objectives. It recommends that sport be better integrated into the development agenda and that UN agencies incorporate sport-based programs where appropriate.
This document discusses the connection between human rights education and sports programs for promoting social justice. It provides an overview of how international laws and agreements establish both the right to education and the right to participate in sports. While some intergovernmental organizations have recognized using sports to teach human rights, implementation has faced challenges. The document argues that integrating human rights education into sports and physical education programs could help fulfill legal obligations, promote more transformative change, and address inequalities within and between countries.
The document discusses the human right to sport and how sport can promote human rights. It provides examples from international agreements and organizations that recognize access to and participation in sport as a fundamental human right, including the 1978 UNESCO Charter, 1979 CEDAW, 1985 Convention Against Apartheid in Sports, 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, 2003 UN Inter-Agency Task-Force, and the 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It also quotes the 2008 International Working Group on Sport for Development and Peace stating that the inclusion of sport in human rights instruments underscores how central sport is to human health, development, and well-being.
This document summarizes the key roles and functions of the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace. The Adviser advocates for and promotes sport as a tool for development and peace. He facilitates dialogue and partnerships within the UN and with other organizations around using sport for these purposes. He also represents the UN Secretary-General at important sport events. The document then discusses how sport can be used to develop skills in youth like teamwork, communication, and decision making that help prevent youth crime and delinquency by providing an alternative to gangs and criminal behavior. However, sport must be implemented properly and integrated with other community interventions to have a positive impact.
This document is a report on the International Year of Sport and Physical Education in 2005. It begins with introductory messages from Kofi Annan and Adolf Ogi on the importance and goals of the year. It then provides a table of contents outlining the various sections and chapters of the report, which cover topics like the role of sport in education, health, development, and peace. The report also recognizes activities from different world regions and outlines partner organizations involved in the year's efforts.
LESSON 1 HUMANS RIGHTS EDUCATIONS.pptxRamirCuevas1
This document discusses the background and basic concepts of human rights education. It explains that human rights education aims to teach people about human rights and promote a culture where human rights are lived and respected. The document outlines that human rights are the basic freedoms and protections that every person is entitled to, such as rights to life, liberty, equality and dignity. Finally, it defines human rights education as education that builds understanding of human rights and provides skills to uphold human rights in daily life.
The document discusses the power of sport to create positive social change. It defines sport for development and peace as "the intentional use of sport, physical activity and play to attain specific development objectives in low- and middle-income countries and disadvantaged communities in high-income settings." The document also explores concepts like social justice, inclusion, activism, and the Olympic values of friendship and solidarity that are at the core of using sport to address injustice and inequality.
This document defines human rights education and discusses its need and objectives. Human rights education is defined by the UN as a lifelong process of learning respect for human dignity and ensuring that respect. The need for human rights education is to raise awareness of rights, develop global perspectives, ensure respect for rights in democratic societies, and prevent future human rights abuses. The objectives are to promote respect for all human rights, develop knowledge and values of human rights, foster understanding and tolerance, and help develop just societies where all people's rights are respected.
This document discusses human rights education in India. It defines human rights as protections for individuals against interference with fundamental freedoms and dignity. It explains that human rights education aims to enhance knowledge of rights, foster tolerance, and develop skills to protect rights. The curriculum focuses on history, geography, civics, economics, and science to teach about rights. Teaching methods include discussion, projects, and celebrating rights-related days. The Indian constitution and education policy outline provisions for protecting rights.
Sports as an_activity_my_favorite_from_barunBarun Sharma
Sports can be an easy way to start communication and build connections with others. It provides a common talking point and can act as an icebreaker. Sports also promote team bonding and integrating people from different nations by creating a friendly environment. Participating in sports teaches valuable life lessons like teamwork that stay with you long after you've played. Sports also provide significant social, health, and economic benefits by promoting social ties, employment, and community engagement. Corporate social responsibility events that use sports can effectively raise awareness and funds for important social issues on a global scale.
Global undp 2013 trans health & human rightsclac.cab
This document discusses issues related to transgender health and human rights. It provides an introduction to key terminology and concepts. International human rights standards protect transgender people and require states to respect, protect, and fulfill their rights. However, transgender people still face high rates of violence, discrimination, lack of legal gender recognition, and barriers to health care and development worldwide. The document aims to increase understanding of these issues and suggest actions to promote transgender rights and inclusion.
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Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals)
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
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Deccan Chargers (now defunct, replaced by Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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United Nations, Olympism &
International Understanding in Sports
Neeraj Kumar Mehra
Department of Physical Education
Delhi University, Delhi
Manish Kumar Vats
Department of Physical Education
Delhi University, Delhi
Abstract
Sport is used in an extremely wide range of situations – whether as an
integrated tool in short-term emergency humanitarian aid activities, or
in long-term development cooperation projects, on a local, regional or
global scale. Sport plays a significant role as a promoter of social
integration and economic development in different geographical, cultural
and political contexts. Sport is a powerful tool to strengthen social ties
and networks, and to promote ideals of peace, fraternity, solidarity, nonviolence, tolerance and justice. From a development perspective, the
focus is always on mass sport and not elite sport. Sport is used to reach
out to those most in need including refugees, child soldiers, victims of
conflict and natural catastrophes, the impoverished, persons with
disabilities, victims of racism, stigmatization and discrimination, persons
living with HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. The right of access to
and participation in sport and play has long been recognised in a number
of international conventions.
Key-Words : Individual Development, Promotion of Gender Equality, Economic
Development, Frantastic Progress.
United Nations and Sports
Sport has historically played an important role in all societies, be it in the form of
competitive, physical activity or play. But, one may wonder: what does a sport have to do with
the United Nations? In fact, sport presents a neutral partnership for the United Nations (UN)
system: sports and play are human rights that must be respected and enforced worldwide;
sport has been increasingly recognized as used as low-cost and high-impact tool in humanitarian
development and peace-building efforts, not only by the UN system but also by non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), governments, development agencies, sport federations, armed forces
and the media. Sport can no longer be considered a luxury within any society but is rather an
important investment in the present and future, particularly in developing countries.
Sport is used in an extremely wide range of situations – whether as an integrated tool
in short-term emergency humanitarian aid activities, or in long-term development cooperation
projects, on a local, regional or global scale. Sport plays a significant role as a promoter of
social integration and economic development in different geographical, cultural and political
contexts. Sport is a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and networks, and to promote ideals
of peace, fraternity, solidarity, non-violence, tolerance and justice. From a development
perspective, the focus is always on mass sport and not elite sport. Sport is used to reach out to
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4. those most in need including refugees, child soldiers, victims of conflict and natural catastrophes,
the impoverished, persons with disabilities, victims of racism, stigmatization and discrimination,
persons living with HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. The right of access to and participation
in sport and play has long been recognised in a number of international conventions. In 1978,
UNESCO described sport and physical education as a “fundamental right for all” In a
development context the definition of sport usually includes a broad and inclusive spectrum of
activities suitable to people of all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on the positive values of
sport. In 2003, the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace defined
sport, for the purposes of development, as “all forms of physical activity that contribute to
physical fitness, mental well-being and social interaction, such as play, recreation, organized
or competitive sport, and indigenous sports and games.” This definition has been accepted by
many proponents of Sport for Development and Peace and is the working definition of sport for
the purposes of this report. According to the Sport for Development and Peace International
Working Group, sport is seen to have the most benefits in:
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Individual development
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Health promotion and disease prevention
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Promotion of gender equality
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Social integration and the development of social capital
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Peace building and conflict prevention/resolution
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Post-disaster/trauma relief and normalisation of life
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Economic development
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Communication and social mobilisation.1
Olympism
Olympism is a movement that has been described in variety of ways. Broadly speaking,
it has been referred to as “Sport in the service of man everywhere.”(Lekarska,1988.p.73)and
more narrowly it has been spoken of as “the pursuit of excellence in a chivalrous
manner”(Clarke,1988,p.99)According to Lowland(1994,p36-39),however the ideology of
Olympism from the perspective of the history of ideas in connected with four main goals;(a)to
educate and cultivate the individual through sport;(b)to cultivate the relation of man in society(c)to
promote international understanding and peace; and(d)to worship human gesture and possibility.
In so far Olympism as a movement in the world can be universally understood and promoted,
it should in the view of Parry (1988, p.93), be associated with such values as equality, fairness,
justice, respect for persons, rationally and understanding, autonomy and excellance.Together
these values represents what might be called a liberal philosophy and are embodied in those
communities that are said to be in democratic. They may admit different forms of international
and cultural expressions, but when taken together they under grid and constitute the spirit of
Olympism.2
International Understanding
International Understanding, which rests on the unfettered expansion and deployment
of communication amongst men and amongst people, is recognized more than ever as the
indispensable foundation of the will and capacity of all nations to live in peace, to rise above the
ever more threatening factors of dimension and dissension. Its aim is the setting up of open,
confident and cooperative relationship, amongst them which are of benefit to all.3 Article 11 of
International Charter of Physical Education and Sport clearly says “It is essential that States
and those international and regional intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations
in which interested countries are represented and which are responsible for physical education
and sport give physical education and sport greater prominence in international bilateral and
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5. multilateral co-operation. International co-operation must be prompted by wholly disinterested
motives in order to promote and stimulate endogenous development in this field. Through cooperation and the pursuit of mutual interests in the universal language of physical education
and sport, all peoples will contribute to the preservation of lasting peace, mutual respect and
friendship and will thus create a propitious climate for solving international problems. Close
collaboration between all interested national and international governmental and nongovernmental agencies, based on respect for the specific competence of each, will necessarily
encourage the development of physical education and sport throughout the world”4
There can be understanding without acceptance of and respect for the other’s
differences. The promotion of international understanding therefore seeks to reduce ignorance
and fear of the unknown. It struggles against intolerance, the many forms of discrimination and
notably racism, chauvinism and scorn of other nations. It rejects violence as a privileged solution
to social problems.
This notion of understanding has evolved since the magnanimous but vague
internationalism, European in outlook of the turn of the 19th century towards a more realistic
attitude that of the recognition and acceptance of the cultural; and social diversions which
characterize the modern world. Need it be recalled that International Understanding practiced
individually or collectively, calls for patience and attention, sensitivity and enthusiasm, all things
which are learnt reinforced and made stronger only by practice.5
Olympic Education and International Understanding
With the fantastic progress science has been making, we tend to forget that the
development of society depends more than anything else, on the development of man himself.Fot
it is to man that the decision returns ,And in the development of man the most important factor
is his educational and mental evolution.
The acquisition of knowledge, or of any other capital for that matter, should be of
necessity be accompanied by moral training. Moral and mental under-development is the word
of all other kinds of under-development and presents a real danger to man. The whole world
may suffer from its very serious consequences, especially when one knows that power is not
always acquired by the wise.
And the reason why we should support the idea which places the greater emphasis on
education in human evolution and especially in the especially in the evolution of moral values.6
Article 2 of International Charter of Physical Education and Sport clearly says “Physical education
and sport, as an essential dimension of education and culture, must develop the abilities, willpower and self-discipline of every human being as a fully integrated member of society. The
continuity of physical activity and the practice of sports must be ensured throughout life by
means of a global, lifelong and democratized education. At the individual level, physical education
and sport contribute to the maintenance and improvement of health, provide a wholesome
leisure-time occupation and enable man to overcome the drawbacks of modern living. At the
community level, they enrich social relations and develop fair play which is essential not only to
sport itself but also to life in society. Every overall education system must assign the requisite
place and importance to physical education and sport in order to establish a balance and
strengthen links between physical activities and other components of education.”7In this context
and within the frame work of international relations, Olympic Education is a dimension in thought
which is both greater and more unified then all other sorts of human education.8
Landmarks in the history of UN sport (2000-2008)
2000 United Nations Millennium Summit recognizes the power of sport and its values.
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6. 2001 Adolf Ogi is appointed the first Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General
on Sport for Development and Peace.
2002 Following the United Nations Special Session on Children, Secretary-General Kofi A.
Annan convenes an Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace to review
activities involving sport within the United Nations system. The non-governmental organization
Right to Play, headed by then UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Olympic medalist Johann
Olav Koss, becomes the Secretariat of the Task Force.
2003 The book Sport for Development and Peace: Towards achieving the Millennium
Development Goals is published by the Task Force. It underlines the power of sport for advancing
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).A global conference on sport for development is
held at Magglingen (Switzerland), hosted by the Governments of Switzerland and the
Netherlands, bringing together delegates from a wide range of organizations in the private,
public and not-for-profit sectors. The Magglingen Declaration 2003 is adopted. The United
Nations General Assembly adopts a Resolution on the role of sport as a means t o promote
health, education, development and peace. The Resolution designates 2005as the International
Year for Sport and Physical Education.
2004 The United Nations Office of Sport for Development and Peace opens to support the
work of the Special Adviser for a two-year period
2005 The organization Right to Play and the New York Office of Sport for Development and
Peace launch the Sport For Development and Peace International Working Group, a four-year
initiative designed to engage governments, United Nations agencies and civil society in
developing practical recommendations for integrating Sport for Development and Peace into
domestic and international development policies and programmes linked to the pursuit of the
MDGs. Young men and women leaders from more than 40 African countries unanimously
endorse the International Year of Sport and Physical Education
2005 at the second Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit in Ifrane (Morocco). The United
Nations 2005World Summit underlines the role of sport in peace and development and an
International Conference on Sport and Peace is held in Moscow under the aegis of the United
Nations, with the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).The International Year
of Sport and Physical Education culminates in the 2nd Magglingen Conference on Sport and
Development that endorses the Magglingen Call to Action 2005.This sets out 10 practical sportrelated actions t o help achieve the MDGs.
2007 In December, the term of Adolf Ogi, the first Special Adviser on Sport for Development
and Peace, ends.
2008 On 18 March, Wilfried Lemke of Germany is appointed the second Special Adviser on
Sport for Development and Peace.9
Conclusion
Though, It has been recognized sport as an important tool to achieve millennium
development goals as to end poverty and hunger, universal education, gender equality, child
health, maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS, environment sustainability and global partnership
and United Nations is undoubtly,playing an important role and utilizing sport as an important
mean in promotion of international understanding among nations through its important various
projects in collaboration with International Olympic Committee throughout the world.
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