A look at how physical play serves broader UNICEF goals for vulnerable children in education, protection, social inclusion and empowerment.
, the philanthropic arm of legendary Football Club Barcelona, demonstrates how sport and other kinds of physical activities support kids by helping them reach their full potential, while promoting social and personal growth.© UNICEF/UN0275110/Dejongh, released on March 28, 2019, also examines how participation in sport helps drive results in core areas related to UNICEF's mission: education, child protection, social inclusion and empowerment.
Girls jump rope at a UNICEF-supported Child-Friendly Space next to the Portete shelter in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.The United Nations has long recognized the broader value of sport and recreational play in advancing human rights and promoting peace and understanding across borders and cultures, while also driving social and economic development. In 2013, the UN General Assembly proclaimed April 6 as
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