A global campaign for a UN Resolution to observe

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS WEEK

APRIL

5th - 9th

SUPPORTING

TWO UN INTERNATIONAL DAYS

(A/RES/67/296)

International Day of Sports for Peace and Development

(WHA\A.2\Res/.35)

World Health Day

PROPORAL

Proposing April 6th to 9th of every year as ‘International Sports Week’, encompassing both sports and recreational activities. This combination of two international days—April 6th: International Day of Sports for Peace and Development (A/RES/67/296) and April 7th: World Health Day (WHA\A.2\Res/.35)—complements each other and collectively contributes to accomplishing the goals of this Week and the international days themselves.

Sponsoring UN Member State

Permanent Mission of ANGOLA

Co-Sponsoring UN Member State

ECUADOR

NAMIBIA

MOROCCO

BOTSWANA

COLOMBIA

QATAR

DOMINICA

BAHAMAS

BRAZIL

ARGENTINA

TIMOR LESTE

TAJIKISTAN

Endorsements

AMERICAN SPORTS COUNCIL (CADE)

Association With

WORLD YOUTH GROUP

Advocacy Champions

Since its inception in 2019, the World Youth Group has prioritized advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular emphasis on SDG 3 due to the critical importance of youth mental and emotional health. To address this global issue, the Members of the World Youth Group, in collaboration with Ambassadors of UN Member States and guided by recommendations from Sports and Youth Ministers, have been advocating for the establishment of an International Sports Week since 2021.

Mr.Christo Thomas

Chairman, World Youth Group

Hon.Mr.Sebastian Palacios

Frm. Min of Spots - Ecuador

Hon.Ms.Emma Kantame-Goamas

Min. of Sports - Namibia

Hon.Mr.Cole Baluga

Min of Sports - Liberia

Hon.Ms.Isalean Phillips

Min. of Social Developement - St.Kitts & Nevis

Hon.Ms.Emma Theofelus

Min of Technology - Namibia

Hon.Mr.Dionisio Pereira

Min of Tech & Maritime - Guinea Bissau

Hon.Mr.Phillip Thompson

Shadow Defense Min. /Member of Parliament - Australia

Hon.Ms.Joana Mamombe

Member of Parliament - Zimbabwe

Hon.Ms.Mariam Lashkhi

Member of Parliament - Georgia

Hon.Ms.Luisa Canziani

Member of Parliament - Brazil

Hon.Ms.Rosangella Barbaran

Member of Parliament - Peru

Hon.Mr.Omar Jobe

Member of Parliament - The Gambia

Hon.Mr.Imanga Wamanyima

Member of Parliament - Zambia

Hon.Ms.Lilja Rannveig

Member of Parliament - Iceland

Hon.Mr.Miguel Matos

Member of Parliament - Portugal

Hon.Mr.Tamatai Le Gayic

Member of Parliament - France

Hon.Mr.Varey Jarsey

President - All African Students Union

Hon.Mr.Joshua Harris-Till

Frm. President - Young Dems of America

Hon.Mr. Sebastian Berger

Executive Dir. Global Students Forum