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UN PhotoSports for Peace and Development: Leveraging Sport for Youth Empowerment and Prevention of Violent Extremism
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This event will examine how sports development initiatives can be leveraged moresystematically as part of broader strategies for youth empowerment, prevention of violence and extremism, and the promotion of inclusive and peaceful societies. It will provide a platform for Member States and stakeholders to exchange experiences, highlight best practices, and explore opportunities for strengthened partnerships.
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Across many regions, young people living in conditions of poverty, marginalization, and
limited access to education and employment remain particularly vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist groups and involvement in crime and violence. These structural conditions, compounded by social exclusion and lack of opportunity, create environments where youth may be drawn toward destructive pathways, with implications for peace, stability, and sustainable development.
In this context, sport has emerged as a practical and effective tool for prevention.
There is increasing recognition within the United Nations system of the role of sport in
advancing peace and security objectives, including in preventing violent extremism and
promoting social cohesion. Well-designed sports programs can strengthen community
resilience, support youth engagement, and contribute to addressing root causes of instability.