A/HRC/20/11 of the Olympics Games since ancient Greece, and referred in this regard to how the truce had allowed for vaccination during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. He underlined the fact that the Olympic truce resolution of the United Kingdom was aimed at building friendship and cooperation between nations and to develop long-term economic development. He furthermore presented examples of how schools around the United Kingdom had used the truce to address issues ranging from bullying to gang culture, and illustrated how a number of poor areas in East London had benefited from the Olympic Games and been transformed into vibrant neighbourhoods. 14. Mr. Nuzman expressed the commitment to the promotion of human rights in all its aspects. He explained how Brazil, as a country enjoying economic stability, had taken an extensive number of initiatives in preparation for the Olympic Games. Brazil has adopted the Rio Master Plan, which included a number of urban development projects, such as training centres, a high-performance transport ring and the refurbishment of a number of existing facilities. He also explained how the objective was to bring these projects to all favelas in order to promote social inclusion and enhance urban dwelling in those areas, by providing essential services such as rain drainage, paving and public lighting. Mr. Nuzman added that, in the event that individuals and families had to be relocated, a step-by-step resettlement procedure would facilitate the transition to a better situation for those involved. In closing, Mr. Nuzman stressed that sport was a catalyst for key issues and a real opportunity for transformation and for creating a legacy of peace. 15. Mr. Lukin stated that, while the Universal Declaration of Human Rights did not refer to sports or to the Olympics, the principles that underpinned it were nonetheless in line with the Olympic Charter. He cautioned that, although sports might be perceived as aggressive, this was not the case in reality. He recommended that States should strengthen education programmes to generate tolerance and respect for others. The International Olympic Committee had an important role to play in supporting human rights. Mr. Lukin stressed that practicing sports was a human right and that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in it without discrimination. Sport was, moreover, an essential element of the fundamental right to health and should be considered an urgent issue for the world community to tackle. 16. Mr. Lukin also referred to the situation in the Russian Federation, where the introduction of criminal liability for doping use, in addition to the application of a suspension, was currently being considered. The Paralympics in Sochi would be a locomotive for change and provide impetus for more and better facilities for the disabled, making the city a place of active recreation for persons with disabilities. Mr. Lukin concluded by stating that the Olympic Games should be no place for politicization. III. Discussion 17. States and observers pointed out that sport had a major impact on domestic policies and was a source of inspiration. Reference was made to the importance of sport in achieving the Millennium Development Goals and in the promotion of sustainable development and peace. Emphasis was also put on the need to ensure easy mobility for all sports teams. It was stressed that the principles of non-discrimination and equality were ideal tools for social, human and intellectual development. It was suggested that sports activities be provided for persons with disabilities, including in schools, and that sufficient resources be allocated to ensure their effective participation in sport through any physical and linguistic means possible. Other recommendations from States and observers concerned the need to prevent the exclusion of women in sport, to counter discrimination against women and girls in sports clubs, and for all countries to include women in their Olympic delegations. 4