Peace And Sport Forum In Monaco

The Principality of Monaco will be hosting the second International Peace and Sport Forum December 3 to 5 where, according to a press release, about 300 well-known figures and experts will participate at the service of peace in the world under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Delegates include Wilfried Lemke, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General for Sport for Peace and Development; Sport legends and members of the International Olympic Committee Nawal El Moutawakel, Sergey Bubka and Hicham El Guerrouj; 35 heads of State, Prime Ministers or Ministers of Sports from five continents; 30 members of the International Olympic Committee; 30 International Federations and as many National Olympic Committees; 20 major non-governmental organizations; several Olympic champions; and prestigious partners such as ONEXIM Group, Mercure International of Monaco, Carat Sport, and the Institute of Strategic International Relations.

A session on the role of sport in the most disadvantaged communities in the middle east, particularly Israel and Palestine, will take place December 4. Ministers of Sport from Israel and Palestine will be present to talk about opportunities for reconciling the two communities through sport.

Also December 4 during a Gala Evening, Peace and Sport will honour famous and less famous initiatives that have especially contributed to peace, development and stability in 2008.

The "Peace and Sport Award" will be given to one NGO, one International Federation and one sporting event.

The "Grand Prix for the Peace and Sport Image of the Year" will be awarded for the best representation of fraternity through sport.

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