Pakistan NOC highlights plight of children in conflict areas in #WhiteCard campaign

© POA
© POA

Lahore, Pakistan, April 13, 2025: The Pakistan Olympic Association participated in the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by holding a #WhiteCard campaign.

 

The President of the POA, Arif Saeed, Secretary General Muhammad Khalid Mahmood and Senior Vice President Fatima Lakhani were among the POA officials who participated in holding up a white card.

 

One of the main messages highlighted in the campaign was UNICEF’s plea to help 460 million children who are living in conflict-affected areas across the globe.

 

Athletes and a number of senior officials of National Sports Federations also participated in the campaign holding up a white card in support of this message.  

 

The #WhiteCard campaign underscores the multi-faceted role of sport in society, promoting a healthy lifestyle, facilitating access to sport and driving development in regions affected by conflict, hunger and inequality.

 

 

 

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