Our global team came together to celebrate the UN's declaration for the International Day of Play, and were asked what play means to them.

It was the first of many celebrations as we look forward to the first #InternationalDayOfPlay on June 11th.

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Belise remembers the shame she felt when she became pregnant while still in school. She thought she had to quit her studies for good.

Support from Right To Play empowered Belise to claim her right to an education and support other mothers to do the same.

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There’s power in sport that goes beyond the arena, the ring, the pitch.

Sports help young people develop leadership skills, confidence, feel like part of a team, and so much more.

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To learn about the world around them, children can't just be told. They have to feel and experience it. Sensory learning is a playful way for children to grow from students into explorers.

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By playing with your children at home you help them develop skills to better communicate, and you can more effectively teach them about the world in ways they understand.

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Children play, not only to have fun, but to make sense of the world around them. We're so excited that the United Nations has declared June 11 the #InternationalDayOfPlay .

Watch the campaign video, mark your calendars to celebrate the #PowerOfPlay with us!

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Playing can help manage and relieve stress in people of all ages. But it's especially important for children.

What's your go-to stress relief activity?

Many children in Pakistan experience particular hardships. Our work uses play to help children understand and express their emotions, connect with one another, and learn more effectively.
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Children are experiencing worsening mental health crises and declining levels of physical fitness and activity. For too many, school is the only place where they have the chance to play.
That's why play is such an essential part of school curriculums.
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This #DayOfHappiness , help children recognize and manage their emotions, positive and negative, by playing Shooting Stars. It’s a great game to help them better understand what makes them happy.

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From the moment they’re born, many girls are held back by gender-norms and stereotypes. We’re working to dismantle those barriers.

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Right To Play Coach Fatima faced criticism when she started teaching girls football. But she didn’t let that stop her from creating safe spaces for girls to play.

Fatima is standing behind girls. Will you?

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In her youth, Bertha saw first-hand the influence that coaches could have in empowering girls to combat gender stereotypes. Now she is encouraging the next generation of young women to nurture their ambitions and confidence.

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Girls are often held back by gender norms and expectations that hinder their ability to chase the future they want for themselves.

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Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims around the globe! Wishing those celebrating a meaningful and joyous month.