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Ban praises 'mega' sport events for potential to advance peace and human rights

Ban praises 'mega' sport events for potential to advance peace and human rights

Feb 17, 2016, at 03:11 pm

New York, Feb 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS) While it is evident that mega sport events such as the Olympics are hugely powerful in inspiring and uniting people across the globe, their influence can extend far beyond sports and provide a platform to promote the values and objectives of the United Nations, including peace and human rights, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday.

FIFA to further develop its human rights approach with international expert John Ruggie

FIFA to further develop its human rights approach with international expert John Ruggie

Dec 15, 2015, at 04:19 am

Zurich, Dec 14 (IBNS) As part of its ongoing process of integrating respect for human rights in its work, FIFA has asked international human rights expert and Harvard Kennedy School Professor John Ruggie, to provide recommendations for further embedding the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) into the FIFA’s policies and practices.