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Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Here's what's happening world wide.

Special Olympics Romania Hosts “Excellence in Action” Conference: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia

Experts interested in inclusive education from 23 countries across Europe and the United States will attend
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The awarding of the Empress Theophano Prize to Special Olympics and Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver places focus on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and the need to build a more inclusive society.

This recognition of the organisation founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 brings top international figures in Thessaloniki in a number of events that highlight the power of sport to overcome adversity.
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Special Olympics Calls on G7 Nations to Strengthen Commitment to Disability Inclusion at Historic Summit

CEO Mary Davis Joins US Government Delegation for First-Ever G7 Ministers' Meeting on Inclusion and Disability
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Special Olympics, Inc. Resolves Dispute with Special Children's Charities

Special Olympics, Inc. and Special Children's Charities have resolved their dispute regarding Special Children's Charities' use of the name, "Special Olympics Chicago," and reached a confidential settlement agreement in the United States District Court lawsuit.
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Excellence in Inclusive Education in Rwanda

Special Olympics Rwanda will host the region’s first continental gathering set to expand Unified Champion Schools across Africa—with support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Rockit™ Apple + Special Olympics - 2024 and Beyond: Nutrition, Wellness, Courage, and Resilience at the Core of Collaboration Promoting Inclusion

September 17, 2024 - [Chelan, WA] - Rockit™ Apple, the world's first perfectly snack-sized apple, is honored to announce that they are moving into the third year of partnership with Special Olympics for fall 2024 and into 2025. Together, Special Olympics and Rockit™ Apple share a mutual vision to promote inclusion and celebrate bravery and resilience. By advocating for health and wellness for all, this collaboration helps make an impact on the lives of athletes and individuals with intellectual disabilities who face daily discrimination.
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Embrace the Difference® Announces Partnership with Special Olympics

August 2024 – Buffalo, New York – RAZL LLC is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership. Beginning September 1st, 2024, Embrace the Difference®, the heartfelt jewelry line designed by Robyn Zimmer, will join forces with Special Olympics, the global organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports. Together, they will promote their shared commitment to inclusion.
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Excellence in Sports Leadership in Kenya

Special Olympics Kenya will host the region’s largest annual gathering—the Special Olympics Africa Leadership Conference with sponsor A Very Special Christmas
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Special Olympics Welcomes the Newest Cohort of U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Special Olympics is proud to welcome the 2024 – 2026 class of U.S. Youth Ambassadors.
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No One Left Behind: Landmark Special Olympics Study Reveals Concern About Disability Representation in Development of AI Technologies

AI’s potential to empower young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and create more inclusive classrooms is currently under-utilized, despite educator and parent support for the technology
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Special Olympics Receives Prestigious Empress Theophano Prize

Awarded each year to honour an exceptional contribution to human betterment, the coveted prize will be presented to Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, at a Ceremony on 23 October in the 2000 year-old Rotunda of Thessaloniki, Greece
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A Historic Collaboration: Special Olympics and The Coca-Cola Company Extend Global Partnership Through 2031

June 26, 2024 – Special Olympics, Inc. and The Coca‑Cola Company today announced an eight-year extension of their longstanding global partnership, rooted in the shared values of championing inclusion.
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