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Gender equality promoted on the soccer field

Gender equality promoted on the soccer field

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Soccer can teach young boys and girls across the world that they are equals, according to the United Nations.

Professional players of the Spanish club, Valencia CF recently held a clinic for aspiring stars at the Beijing Royal School in China.

It was organized in partnership with UN Women, which wants to replicate the awareness-raising activity in other countries.

Ana Carmo spoke with the agency’s Jose Carlos Ferrer and began by asking him what they aim to achieve.

Duration:  4’40”

Audio Credit
Ana Carmo
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4'40"
Photo Credit
UN Women/ Valencia CF/ Lázaro Dela Peña