In Mali, women are still distant from sport

In Mali, women are still distant from sport

“It was a bit of a coincidence that I discovered sport on television. A documentary on Pascal Gentil, the French multiple Taekwondo World Champion, was showing on a channel. I watched the program and was fascinated. This is why I decided to get into this sport. I was...
Soccer, a unifying tool for peace

Soccer, a unifying tool for peace

The story of COP (Constructors of Peace) Colombia started when my son, Gerson Florez, became the spokeperson of children affected by antipersonnel mines. He was then internationally recognized for its advocacy role. After more than 50 years of internal armed conflict,...
“International Women’s Day offers an opportunity to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in their countries and communities”

“International Women’s Day offers an opportunity to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in their countries and communities”

Felicite Rwemarika was born in Rwanda, and she was forced to flee the country with her family due to the first massacre against the Tutsis in 1959. She stayed in Uganda until 1994, where she worked as a nurse. Founder and Executive Director of the Organization of...