The World Karate Federation (WKF) is pleased to announce a collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to promote the "One Humanity" campaign, which calls for solidarity, compassion, and unity in the face of discrimination and divisiveness.

The leading United Nations initiative to advance understanding, cooperation, and dialogue among nations and peoples across all cultures, the UNAOC, has recognized the ability of sport to further its call for promoting diversity and positive social change.

The joint effort between the WKF and UNAOC will seek to leverage the power of Karate as a tool to promote intercultural understanding and social cohesion in communities affected by conflict, poverty, or discrimination.

The campaign will also work towards increasing access to karate training and education for marginalized groups and will focus on several initiatives, including joint programs, events, and social media campaigns to promote the initiative and its goals. It will also include the exchange of expertise, knowledge, and best practices between the WKF and UNAOC to develop innovative strategies to leverage the power of Karate for social change.

"Sport is a powerful tool for building bridges between communities and promoting social inclusion," said Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the High Representative for UNAOC. "We are delighted to collaborate with the World Karate Federation to promote the 'One Humanity' campaign and use karate to foster mutual understanding and respect."

The WKF and UNAOC partnership will contribute to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly goal number 16, which calls for the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

“The values of respect, honour, and protection of the vulnerable are at the core of Karate, and these principles are also at the heart of the ‘One Humanity’ campaign,” said WKF President Antonio Espinós. “We are thrilled to partner with UNAOC to promote these values and use the power of karate to create positive change in our communities."