Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, with this year’s focus being on the urgency of combatting racism, and racial discrimination, 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR states that everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms, …
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As well as providing priceless experience on the pitch, the UEFA Youth League also ensures top young players are prepared to play an active role in preventing and fighting discrimination in European football and provides incentives to support local communities. Young professional players across Europe are learning about discrimination in …
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The fight against harassment in sport has gathered momentum in Portugal as five governing bodies unite to launch a ground-breaking campaign: “No room for harassment in sports – Report it!”. The Portuguese handball, basketball, football, skating, and volleyball associations have joined forces to raise awareness on harassment, a phenomenon manifesting …
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In 2015, FIFA, together with the Fare network, an organisation with extensive experience in the fight against discrimination in football, introduced its first ever anti-discrimination monitoring system. It’s a system still implemented at FIFA events today. Senior Diversity & Anti-Discrimination Manager Gerd Dembowski is responsible at FIFA for the ongoing …
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Following discussions, FIFA can confirm its No Discrimination campaign has been brought forward from the planned quarterfinals stage in order that all 32 captains will have the opportunity to wear this armband during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This is in line with Article 13.8.1 of the FIFA …
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The FA, Premier League, English Football League, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, FSA, PGMOL and Kick it Out will collectively support all players, managers and individuals who wish to take the knee ahead of matches this season. Since last June, many players have chosen to perform this simple …
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CONCACAF has launched an anti-discrimination campaign which initially focuses on encouraging fans to support eradicating the offensive goalkeeper chant. With an exciting summer of football ahead, and the prospect of fans returning to stadiums, the Confederation will encourage everyone to embrace a positive and inclusive attitude to the game, and …
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This year, the anti-discrimination and diversity conference once again explored a wide range of important, highly sensitive and complex topics – and because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s event took place online for the first time ever and was divided into three separate events. The focal points included racism …
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Pablo Thiam’s stated aim leaves little room for doubt: For his protégés, the youth players of VfL Wolfsburg, it should be a matter of course to have an open attitude towards life, to not hold prejudices, and to show tolerance and respect to your fellow humans. “Football is the best …
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FIFA’s Anti-Discrimination Days at the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked-off yesterday, with the national teams of Uruguay, France, Brazil and Belgium, conveying a message to the world about respect and diversity. The Anti-Discrimination Days have been in place since 2002 and consist of a special pre-match protocol during the quarterfinals …
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