January in Review & International day of Sport for Development and Peace

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"Importantly, sport transcends boundaries and promotes tolerance, perseverance, and respect within and between cultures … to promote just, peaceful, and inclusive societies."

President of the 78th session of the General Assembly, Mr. Dennis Francis, Remarks at the commemoration of World Football Day, 22 May 2024

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is annually celebrated on 6 April, to recognize the power of sport in fostering positive change, bridging barriers, and transcending boundaries.

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The adoption of this Day signifies the increasing recognition by the UN of the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of human rights, and social and economic development.

Due to its vast reach, unparalleled popularity and foundation of positive values, sport is ideally positioned to contribute towards the United Nations’ objectives for development and peace.

credits. UNESCO Body & Mind Wellness

https://unescobmw.org/2025/

• Theme 2025

"Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion."

This year’s theme aims to challenge stereotypes, promote equal opportunities, and enable inclusive sport for all, regardless of age, gender, or race. It highlights the role of sport as a unifying force that fosters inclusion and more equitable societies, while being a powerful platform for dialogue to tackle prejudices and inspire positive change across the world.

Through inspiring conversations, IDSDP strives to raise awareness, celebrate success stories, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for solutions to critical challenges. IDSDP 2025 will serve as a platform to explore solutions on how sport can serve as a tool towards greater social inclusion and progress. 

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Education:

"On this International Day, UNESCO celebrates the virtues and universal values of sport. It hopes to remind us how much the practice of sport, which allows us to care for both our physical and mental health, also carries with it the ethical principle of peaceful coexistence, something which we particularly need in these troubled times."

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General

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UNESCO BMW envisions a world where sports play a key role in promoting peace, health, and social well-being. The organization strongly advocates for physical activity, recognizing its vital role in maintaining mental and physical health. 

Today, depression and stress have become widespread issues, and the lack of physical activity has further aggravated these problems. To address this, UNESCO BMW is actively promoting yoga and meditation as effective methods for stress management and overall well-being.

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After this important introduction, time to my review of the most read posts of January 2025.

Here are the most popular posts of January 2025:

Schools : Science - Rise of the Half Moon January ! Let's continue to study the lunar phases with another game ?

History in School : The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz Birkenau !

Science : Here they are ! The Quadrantids !

To a New Generation : International Year for Peace & Trust 2025 : Resources & Activities !

 

My usual readers know that blogging is my free contribution to inspire new  and young teachers, with some activities no matter the subject, when I have the time between work.

Hope you enjoyed my pedagogical proposals published in January and included some in your lessons.

Easter is near ! That's a nice time to think about family and some traditional games.  

I hope that you will have a great weekend! 

G-Souto 

06.04.2025

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Schools : Let's celebrate Women's Day !

UN News

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The day is used to celebrate everything that women have achieved whilst also calling for equality.

The United Nations (UN) - an organisation that aims to bring countries from around the world together on world issues - says this year's theme is "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment."

• Theme 2025:

"For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”

For equal rights, power and opportunities for all, and a feminist future."

credits: Internationa Women's Day

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Every year for the past century the 8 March has been recognised as International Women's Day.

Many governments and organisations mark the occasion by celebrating the role and rights of women across the world.

Historically, women and girls have not been treated as equal to men and boys and across the world women still face discrimination because of their gender.

Emmeline Pankhurst the most famous member of the

British women’s suffrage movement.

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For centuries, women have fought for equal rights, opportunities, and freedom. From the suffragists to digital activists, each generation has pushed boundaries, shattered barriers, and refused to step back. Behind every policy change and legal victory there have been fearless feminists organizing, protesting, and demanding action.  

credits: International Women's Day

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

In knowing and pushing forward for progress, there is hope: 

• For 89 per cent of governments, ending violence against women is a top priority today, and 193 countries have legal measures against it.  

• Data shows that countries with domestic violence laws have seen less cases of violence against women. 

• Most of the world has reached parity in education. By bridging the gender gap in accessing and shaping science and technology, we clear the remaining bottlenecks to equal opportunities and create technology that serves more people and the planet. 

• More States have strengthened care services and 32 per cent of countries globally now promote better pay and safe working conditions for care workers.  

• There are 112 countries with a national plan to engage women in peace and security processes – a significant increase from 19 countries in 2010.

• Parity in education : accessing and shaping science and technology

Google Doodle Women's Day 2025

https://doodles.google/doodle/

With the Doodle, Google honors visionary women in STEM fields. The Doodle artwork spotlights groundbreaking contributions by women who revolutionized space exploration, uncovered ancient discoveries, and pioneered lab research that fundamentally shaped our understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology. And these achievements represent just a small fraction of women’s contributions to science.

Grace Hopper

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Their work represents the ongoing progress towards gender equality, yet STEM remains one of the areas where significant gaps still persist. Currently, women represent only 29% of the global STEM workforce. But this number grows larger every year.

"International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder: the achievements of women have shaped our world throughout history. And it is because of  collective brilliance that we are able to experience the wonders of the modern world."

via Google Images Archive

• Resources:

One of the most impactful ways groups can mark International Women's Day is by championing their own IWD campaign within their community. The annual IWD campaign theme provides focus and direction for continued year-long activity. 

• How will you continue to rally your community to help forge women's equality and #AccelerateAction throughout 2025 ?

Planning Women's Day Activity

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Resources

Women's Day : Equality is the 'gamechanger'

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1160671

BBC : Women's Day : Amazing Women who have changed the world

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/42872803

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 This International Women's Day we want to know :

• Who you are celebrating? 

• What women do you admire most and why do they inspire you?

G-Souto

07.03.2025

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