
UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play
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UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play
Description
June 11, 2025
Wednesday marks the United Nations’ International Day of Play, an opportunity to recognize the critical role play has in children's emotional, psychological and physical development. For 25 years, Right to Play has been helping children around the world overcome adversity. Liem Vu speaks with Ellen Fesseha, a Play Specialist with Right to Play International, and Canadian Olympic sprinter Duan Asemota.
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UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play06:29 | June 11, 2025
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UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play06:29 | June 11, 2025
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Missing 3-year-old Quebec child found alive, spotted by drone in Ontario02:07 | 4 hours ago
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Officer-involved shooting in Markham leaves man in critical condition, SIU investigating00:47 | June 11, 2025
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FIFA 2026 & F1, Canada major thrills and major bills for Canadians06:24 | June 11, 2025
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Man shot and killed in Scarborough, suspects at large02:07 | June 10, 2025
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‘Lots of divisiveness between Canada-America but the people see no border’ Lily Gladstone declares06:23 | June 10, 2025
UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play
Description
June 11, 2025
Wednesday marks the United Nations’ International Day of Play, an opportunity to recognize the critical role play has in children's emotional, psychological and physical development. For 25 years, Right to Play has been helping children around the world overcome adversity. Liem Vu speaks with Ellen Fesseha, a Play Specialist with Right to Play International, and Canadian Olympic sprinter Duan Asemota.
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