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Havana Sport for All Declaration
At the 11th World Sport for All Congress, Havana Cuba, 31 October-3 November, 2006, organised by the Cuban Olympic Committee, under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Sport for All Commission, and in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the key topic was Physical Activity: Benefits and Challenges
Following discussions, the 2006 Havana Sport for All Declaration was released, which stated that, particularly for the sake of the youth of the world, it is time for urgent, real, targeted multi-sectoral action - in health, education and sport sectors - at all levels of society and government. It calls on governments and public authorities at all levels, in consultation with NGOs and other organisations, to
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Develop national physical activity guidelines and targets.
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Ensure the provision of community sport and recreation facilities, including accessible, clean open space.
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Actively promote the need for personal physical activity through commitment, support and leadership.
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Ensure increased provision of physical education.
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Recognise that such actions are a good investment, significantly reducing public health costs and with major social benefits.
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