Cameron French’s Post

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🌍🏆 Embracing the Spirit of International Sports Day! 🏅🌟 Today, on International Sports Day, let's celebrate the incredible diversity and inclusivity that sports bring to our world. 🌐 From the bustling streets of New York to the serene fields of rural Africa, sports have a remarkable ability to transcend borders and connect people from all walks of life. On this special day, let's reflect on the profound impact that sports have on our lives, both individually and collectively. They not only provide us with opportunities for physical fitness and recreation but also serve as a powerful platform for promoting values such as teamwork, respect, and fair play. As we commemorate International Sports Day, let's also recognize the role of sports in driving social change and fostering positive community development. Whether it's breaking down barriers, promoting gender equality, or advocating for inclusion, sports have the power to inspire meaningful action and create lasting impact. Let's take this opportunity to celebrate the athletes, coaches, volunteers, and organizations who work tirelessly to make sports accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or ability. Together, we can harness the transformative power of sports to build a more equitable and harmonious world for future generations. Happy International Sports Day to all champions of sportsmanship, athleticism, and unity! Let's continue to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork as we strive to create a brighter and more inclusive future for all. 🌟🏃♀️🌍 #InternationalSportsDay #DiversityInSports #Inclusion #GlobalUnity

Women’s 👭 success in sports can have substantial positive economic outcomes for their countries. More than this, they can contribute to a nation’s international affairs 🌐 and influence relationships with other countries. Successful female athletes create shared points of pride for countries worldwide, bridging divides and enhancing diplomatic relations. Women’s success in sports and their accomplishments serve as evidence of women’s potential beyond sports, promoting diversity and equality on the global stage. Icons like Serena Williams, Simone Biles or Aitana Bonmati inspire countless young girls to dream big and achieve their goals. Other successful female athletes are influential figures in the media landscape, and draw substantial coverage and viewership. ⚽⚾🏀 https://lnkd.in/dj-Kf-C4

Its a never ending story...but an important one...sports have a unique ability to transcend boundaries and unite people from diverse backgrounds. Strategic branding and partnerships amplify this impact, allowing companies to leverage their influence for social good and cultural advancement. It's a powerful platform for promoting messages beyond just the game itself. #branding #sports #youth #communities #culture #food #beverage #growth #socialimpact

The letter to the South China Morning Post SCMP written by Linda Lam , the newly appointed Equal Opportunities Commission chairperson, highlights an important issue that district council members should take seriously. The recent isolated incident of vandalism targeting ethnic minority families is concerning, but it emphasises the need for greater social cohesion and understanding between people of diverse backgrounds in Hong Kong. As community leaders, district councillors have a responsibility to work towards this goal. The suggestions in the letter - using sports, organising cultural events, and facilitating everyday interactions - are a good starting point. I would encourage all district councils to brainstorm and implement concrete initiatives that can bring different groups together, break down stereotypes, and foster a greater sense of belonging within your local communities. This could include: - Sponsoring multi-cultural sports leagues or tournaments - Organising cultural festivals or heritage celebrations like Eid, Ramadan Iftars, Diwali, etc. - Facilitating language exchange programmes or discussion groups - Encouraging block parties, neighbourhood clean-ups, or other community-building activities The goal should be to move beyond a 'parallel existence' and cultivate truly inclusive communities where people of all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected. District councils are well-positioned to spearhead such efforts at the local level. The letter highlights the personal story of Kowloon City district councillor Dr Rizwan Ullah , who attributed his fluent Cantonese and understanding of local culture to the childhood friendships he made playing football with ethnic Chinese kids in his neighbourhood. Rizwan's experience speaks to the power of sports in breaking down barriers and bringing people together. I would encourage all district councils to follow Rizwan's lead and implement concrete initiatives that can leverage #sports and #culture to bring different groups together, break down #stereotypes, and foster a greater sense of belonging within your local communities. I have had the pleasure of meeting Rizwan on several occasions, including an iftar dinner we attended together in March during #Ramadan. I'd be interested to hear what specific ideas or plans your council has to advance this agenda. Happy to discuss further and provide any support needed to make these initiatives a success. Facilitating more people-to-people connections and intercultural dialogue is essential for creating a safer, more inclusive Hong Kong society. United, we can make Hong Kong a safer, more harmonious place for all. #HongKong #Inclusion #DiversityCommunity #Intercultural #IntegratedSociety #LocalGovernment #CommunityBuilding Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, HKSAR Government HKSAR Government Hong Kong Government 香港政府 More intercultural dialogue can make Hong Kong safer for all https://lnkd.in/gzNcupyy

Celebrating Multiculturalism: A Call for Love, Empathy, and Understanding I, amongst so many others, adore the Olympics. Aside from so many inspiring stories, extraordinary feats of skill, strength, speed and endurance, the Olympics provide a shining example of why a multicultural mix can flourish and shine. Team GB, with its vibrant blend of colours, ethnicities, and backgrounds, stands as a testament to the strength of diversity. We proudly embrace all our athletes as our own, regardless of race, religion, or colour and so it should be. However, this unity and acceptance must extend beyond the stadium and into our daily lives. Racism, Ignorance, mis-information and it's exploitation there after cannot be tolerated. Our government, the press, social media, Religious leaders and wider public must stand up, take some accountability and responsibility and unequivocally condemn the actions of rioters across the UK. This must be followed by strong sentencing and assuring justice is carried in the name of humanity. It is time to call out these individuals for who they are and to educate our society on the values of respect and inclusion. Adding to this disheartening and disgraceful period of disharmony is the ludicrous and falsely identified spark—the senseless and unimaginable knife attack carried out in Southport less than two weeks ago. To exploit this incredibly tragic, heinous, but isolated crime is as disgraceful as it is upsetting. This incident underscores the urgent need for love, empathy, and understanding in our communities, not hate!

We believe in the power of sharing stories. Particularly when it comes to exploring #culturaldiversity. Stories serve as windows into unknown worlds and can broaden our perspectives. At our recent #Intercultural #StorySharing session, we saw this firsthand. Through the stories of Iñigo Diaz de Cerio, Abel White Buko, and Lisa Andersson, we gained practical insights into how cultural differences influence our attitudes, communication styles and work preferences. Each of them shared a unique story, from experiences of integration in international football, to saving a Swedish-Danish collaboration by ‘playing the culture card’, and how a business meeting in Brazil unexpectantly turned into a full-on family celebration watching the World Cup! What united the three stories was their emphasis on attitudes of curiosity and humility when working across cultures, and that prioritizing building relationships is always key! We also learned that fully immersing oneself and just going with the flow is a great strategy when trying to understand a different culture! 😉 Let’s continue using stories to build bridges across cultures! #StorySharing #InterculturalCompetence #CulturalDiversity #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity #EuropeanDiversityMonth

I work with this organization in Melbourne remotely as a multicultural consultant. The Multicultural Framework Review report was released in July, marking a key milestone as the first major review of multiculturalism in Australia in many years. The report is essential reading for those of us working to further our successful multicultural society. The Review included extensive consultation and engagement with multicultural communities to inform the future work of government. Think HQ and CultureVerse were engaged by the Department of Home Affairs to support the Review, by creating an online platform and communication initiatives to drive community engagement. We developed submission pages in 33 languages, which could receive input in any language and initiated a community-focused campaign to encourage participation. This enabled the Federal Government to receive feedback from communities in their preferred languages. The outcomes speak for themselves – of the 796 submissions the federal government received, 126 were made in languages other than English. We were honoured to be part of this important work to ensure Australia remains a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. Learn more about the report – Towards Fairness - a multicultural Australia for all -- here. https://lnkd.in/gP3Ya3zG

Potentially exciting changes ahead in the multicultural sector

There's our multicultural Diversity Models Jovan and Natalia in the marketing for City of Gold Coast council #diversitymodels #modellingagency #multicultural #Multiculturalism #goldcoast #goldcoastmodel #commercialmodel