Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees assistant secretary general Gillian Triggs was among the leaders who spoke at the Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion roundtable event ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli argued "sport has the power to break down barriers and encourage positive social change" ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli argued "sport has the power to break down barriers and encourage positive social change" ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Kenya was among the 14 countries who became inaugural members of the Coalition, and was represented by Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Kenya was among the 14 countries who became inaugural members of the Coalition, and was represented by Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Jamaica was represented by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange, who underlined the private sector's role in promoting inclusion ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Jamaica was represented by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange, who underlined the private sector's role in promoting inclusion ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Greek Foreign Minister Vassilis Kaskarelis, right, said his country took great pride in supporting the Coalition's launch ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Greek Foreign Minister Vassilis Kaskarelis, right, said his country took great pride in supporting the Coalition's launch ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Special Olympics International chair Timothy Shriver believes the launch of the Coalition will put
Special Olympics International chair Timothy Shriver believes the launch of the Coalition will put "the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities on the global agenda" ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
The Coalition's inaugural members gathered for a group photograph after one-and-a-half hours of roundtable discussions ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
The Coalition's inaugural members gathered for a group photograph after one-and-a-half hours of roundtable discussions ©Ralf Kuckuck/Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Badminton was among the sports that began today with divisioning at the Messe Berlin ©Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Badminton was among the sports that began today with divisioning at the Messe Berlin ©Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Hong Kong's Wai Cheuk-in was among the first gold medallists in rhythmic gymnastics ©Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Hong Kong's Wai Cheuk-in was among the first gold medallists in rhythmic gymnastics ©Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Award ceremonies are taking place outside the Messe Berlin during the Special Olympics World Games ©Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Award ceremonies are taking place outside the Messe Berlin during the Special Olympics World Games ©Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023