Athletes speak out in shock at Trump ban on Muslims

A growing number of American athletes have spoken against the ban on individuals from some Muslim countries traveling to the US announced by President Donald Trump over the weekend
Brazilian reports show the levels of exclusion of women and ethnic minorities in football leadership

5 women in senior roles and 3 minority coaches
India’s first-ever academy for women referees inaugurated

The academy will help Indian footballers interested in refereeing become world class referees
UNESCO launch anti-discrimination campaign in Spanish football

The campaign will promote the values of respect, diversity and tolerance as steps to prevent discrimination
Pioneering league defies gender segregation in India

Against a backdrop where segregation starts in school, the initiative aims to spark discussions on gender roles and equality
Spanish National Sports Council pledge to increase LGBT visibility in sports

The pledge was made during a meeting led by Fare member COLEGAS, just a few weeks before the start of the Football v Homophobia campaign
Football People event wins European award

Romanian sports club Supersport won the European Society for Education award for Inspiring Practices
Indian champions Bengaluru FC take stand against sexual attacks

The team wore pink jerseys in support of women in their match against Shillong Lajong FC
No equal access for migrant and ethnic minority volunteers to sports clubs, study says

Women are the most underrepresented group, both on what regards their access to sports clubs and on voluntary commitment
Sydney tournament inspires social change

Newly arrived youth will come together to play for inclusion and help build cohesive societies
Former Germany striker Cacau unveiled as integration ambassador

The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed former Germany striker Cacau as their integration ambassador
Rome refugee teams play tournament for social inclusion

Fare member Liberi Nantes and Football People weeks group Atletico Diritti will promote the right of refugees to play an active part in society
Orlando City SC dedicate section in stadium to Pulse shooting victims

The club unveiled 49 rainbow-colored seats in its new stadium as a tribute to the victims and their families
Düsseldorf hosts EGLSF conference on migration and diversity

The conference will present a platform for an international exchange on topics around migration and diversity in sport
Chelsea football fans convicted of racism in Paris metro

Four men given suspended prison sentences and ordered to pay €10,000 to man pushed off Métro carriage
In memory of Papero

Howard Holmes, Fare Board member and FURD founder, pays tribute to fan activist Andrea Papero, who died earlier this week
SOVA centre listing as ‘foreign agent’ is counter-productive, says Fare

According to an official announcement on Russia’s Justice Ministry website SOVA is the latest prominent NGO to be blacklisted
Mobile application encourages Albanian football fans to empower women

The app gives fans a chance to play quizzes in real time and offline, while learning about gender equality
Incidents list reported to Fare during December 2016

The following incidents of racism, xenophobia, extreme nationalism or homophobia have been reported to Fare during December 2016