United Nations Adopts Olympic Truce Resolution for Peace and Dialogue

Support for the Olympic Truce

• 🏅 The UN General Assembly adopted the Olympic Truce resolution by consensus, with 165 co-sponsors, sending a strong message of unity and dialogue.
• 🤝 This resolution emphasizes the importance of keeping sport neutral and allowing athletes to pursue their dreams, fostering inspiration worldwide.
• 🕊️ The adoption signifies hope for dialogue and cooperation, even amidst difficult international times with ongoing conflicts.

Role of Sport in Peacebuilding

• 🌍 The Olympic movement believes in sport's power to build bridges and unite people, enabling athletes from around the globe to compete peacefully.
• 🛠️ A new working group is being established to explore how to further support areas experiencing conflict and to strengthen the fundamental principles of Olympism.
• 🇮🇹 Italy, through its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, highlighted the significance of the resolution as a signal of peace and unity in a fragmented world.

Addressing Athlete Welfare and Inclusivity

• 🆘 The IOC, through its Olympic Solidarity program, provides global support to National Olympic Committees, including special funds for those needing additional help, such as athletes affected by war and displacement.
• ⚖️ The IOC is committed to addressing the needs of athletes in conflict zones and is actively exploring ways to provide further support.
• 🚺 Gender equality was a key focus, with the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games being the first to feature gender equality on the field of play, building on the 50/50 representation seen in Paris.

Future Focus on Equality and Inclusivity

• 🚀 While celebrating progress in gender equality on the field, the IOC aims to expand this to international federations, National Olympic Committees, and coaching positions.
• 🌟 The goal is to infiltrate gender equality throughout the entire sports ecosystem, creating more equal opportunities.
• 🏟️ The upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Games are anticipated to bring a strong sense of Italian passion and fever, encouraging global participation and connection.

Message to Non-Sponsoring Countries

• 📣 Italy will continue to engage with countries that did not co-sponsor the resolution, encouraging them to contribute to establishing a climate of peace and stability.
• 🤝 The overwhelming majority of co-sponsors is hoped to set an example for others to join in promoting peace and dialogue.
• 🌍 The resolution's adoption, occurring shortly after a UN Security Council resolution on Gaza, is seen as a positive step towards achieving real peace during the Olympic Games.