Choose Play, Everyday: IDOP 2025 Roundtable Report

This report captures key insights and reflections from our International Day of Play Global Roundtable, featuring expert voices from across the globe. Panelists Dr Sarah Aiono, Tia Mathisen, Ingrid Srinath, and Shweta Chari, moderated by Smarinita Shetty, explored why play must be seen as a right, not a reward, and how we can embed it meaningfully in education, policy, and everyday life.

Flip through to revisit the conversation, explore powerful takeaways, and find out what’s next in our movement to Choose Play, Everyday.

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