The MOVE Congress is the biggest international conference dedicated to recreational sport and health-enhancing physical activity. It will also be your opportunity to a network of 500 professionals from the NGO, health, sport, humanitarian, education, urban planning, environment and political sectors. We’re gathering trailblazers like you in Copenhagen in Denmark in October 2025.
The number of forcibly displaced persons worldwide continues to rise, making refugee integration a growing global challenge. Finding ways to support refugees and build more welcoming communities in their host countries is more important than ever.
Over the past decade, Integration of Refugees Through Sport (IRTS) has become a significant field, uniting organisations, practitioners, and experts around the world.
To support these efforts, ISCA established the IRTS Networking Platform and Hub, which now links six international initiatives, including Global IRTS (2023–2025). The project is coming to an end, but the Global IRTS Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of the organisations and individuals making a real difference in this field.
Learn moreThe ISCA Global IRTS Awards 2025 celebrate the power of sport in the integration of refugees and the building of more inclusive communities. Around the world, many organisations and individuals work hard to make a difference, but their efforts often go unseen. This year, we are shining a spotlight on the most impactful projects and individuals leading the way in refugee integration through sport.
The 2025 Awards will recognise great work in the following categories:
IRTS & Community
IRTS & Mental Health
Refugee-Led Initiatives
IRTS Role Model (Citizens’ Choice)
Showcase your work, inspire change - apply for the Global IRTS Awards!
By applying, you gain the opportunity to showcase your work and inspire others. Shortlisted finalists will receive international recognition, support in promoting their initiatives, a funded trip to Copenhagen, and a chance to win a cash award.
The MOVE Congress is the biggest international conference dedicated to recreational sport and health-enhancing physical activity. And it’s time for us to level up as change-makers who help people enjoy better health and wellbeing, better environments that inspire them to be active, and better access to sport and physical activity. It’s also your ticket to a network of 400 professionals from the NGO, health, sport, education, urban planning, environment and political sectors. We’re gathering 400 trailblazers like you in Madrid, Spain, on 15-17 November 2023.
