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Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace

UN official lauds role of sport in European Union development programmes

10 November 2009
A senior United Nations official today praised the European Commission for its use of sport in bringing together diverse communities within the continent’s geo-political bloc, as well as helping people in poor countries.
Olympic gold medalist and Brazilian beach volleyball star, Jacqueline Silva, with adoring children

Brazilian beach volleyball star named UNESCO Champion of Sport

31 August 2009
The Olympic gold medallist and Brazilian beach volleyball star, Jacqueline Silva, will partner the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its efforts to promote education for all, including the disadvantaged and vulnerable.
Girls play football at Savelugu Junior Secondary School in Ghana’s Northern Region

On Africa tour, UN sports adviser to meet World Cup officials

16 June 2009
The United Nations official tasked with promoting sport for development and peace is embarking on a visit to Kenya, where he will attend a forum focusing on disadvantaged youth, followed by a stop in South Africa to meet with World Cup officials.

Beijing Olympics raises bar on eco-friendly sporting events – UN environment agency

18 February 2009
Last summer’s Beijing Olympics set new records for eco-friendly mass spectator sporting events by raising the bar on many of the high environmental standards it set itself, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report released today.
Mr. Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General meets with United States Vice-President Joe Biden in Idaho

Top UN sports envoy attends Special Olympics

16 February 2009
The United Nations envoy tasked with promoting sport for development attended the Special Olympic World Winter Games, holding talks with United States Vice-President Joseph Biden on the role of sport in promoting peace.