International Paralympic Committee
Rafael Maranhao serves as the World Para Sports Communications Lead at the International Paralympic Committee since July 2022, overseeing media and content production for the five International Sports Federations under IPC's governance. Previously, Rafael held the position of Senior Public Relations Manager at the International Paralympic Committee from May 2017 to July 2021, where communication strategies were developed to enhance the visibility of the Paralympic Movement and its athletes. Prior experience includes serving as Head of Communications for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, managing media relations for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, and working in communications roles for major events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Rafael began a journalism career in Brazil, contributing to various media outlets over several years, and holds postgraduate degrees in Media and Communication Studies from Stockholm University and Social Communications from Universidade Federal Fluminense.
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International Paralympic Committee
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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Its primary responsibilities are to support our 200 plus members, develop Para sport and advocate social inclusion, ensure the successful delivery and organisation of the Paralympic Games and act as the international federation for 6 Para sports. Founded on 22 September 1989 as a non-profit organisation, the IPC is an athlete-centred organisation composed of an elected Governing Board, a management team and various Standing Committees and Councils. Since 1999 we have been headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The IPC seeks to make for an inclusive world through sport by developing sports opportunities for all people with disabilities from the beginner to elite level. It currently employs over 130 people from more than 40 countries. Thanks to the unique combination of ever-improving athletic performance and increasing global awareness, the Paralympic Games are today firmly established as the world’s number one sport event for driving social inclusion. The event boasts a strong track record for transforming attitudes, cities, countries, and the lives of millions of people around the world.