<p>Today, the UN Pavilion participated in the SDG Special Match hosted by FC Osaka at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka. FC Osaka has now joined the UN initiative “Football for the Goals”—which promotes the SDGs through the global football community—as the second J.League team in Japan to do so.<br /> Commissioner-General Maher Nasser took part in the kick-in ceremony together with children with disabilities. He also delivered a speech before fans of FC Osaka and Giravanz Kitakyushu, saying:<br /> “Not only clubs and players, but also fans taking action can drive change in society. Let us all aim for the goals—for the SDGs and for humanity as a whole.”</p> Fri, 09/19/2025 - 12:00