Sport and Peacebuilding

Sport and Peacebuilding

The Sport and Peacebuilding panel discussion will aim at introducing and getting a conversation going on the topic of sport as a vehicle to foster people-to-people interactions, expose youth to diversity as well as promote peace, mutual respect and understanding across the island. The panelists will share their thoughts and recommendations in this regard, both in terms of opportunities and challenges, from their personal experience having worked in and on sports in Cyprus and/or internationally.


Knowledge Partner: UN

Sophia Papamichalopoulos, IOC Young Ambassador, founder of ‘Winds of Change’

Nesrin Yuceulas, PhD student, former volleyball player Anagennisi Deryneia FC

Okan Dagli, author of “Together in Football”

Stephanie Nicolas, Programme Coordinator, Peace Players Cyprus

Aziyade Poltier-Mutal, UnitedNations Office in Geneva

Discussant: Arnaud Amouroux, UN Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary General on Cyprus