LGBT summit develops plan to tackle homophobia by 2016

Last week sportswear giant Nike played host to the second US LGBT Sports Summit, held at their headquarters in Portland. The event brought together…

26/06/13

Football initiatives embrace the World Refugee Day

The World Refugee Day (WRD) is observed every year on the 20th June to honour the courage, strength and determination of millions of refugees…

21/06/13

Rio conference to set agenda for human rights and inclusion at mega events

Leaders of the regional government of Rio will join the EU ambassador in Brazil along with Brazilian footballing legends and social activists this…

18/06/13

Interview with Mahmoud Sarsak

Mahmoud Sarsak, Palestinian footballer, former political detainee and hunger striker spoke to Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi of the Mahmoud Sarsak 2013 UK…

17/06/13

Palestine captain Sarsak to speak in London

Footballer Mahmoud Sarsak continues his European tour to highlight the plight of Palestine in London tonight (17 June 2013) with a public meeting and…

17/06/13

Philippine Football Federation files complaint of racist abuse against Hong Kong fans

The Philippine Football Federation has asked FIFA to investigate allegations that Filipino supporters and players were subject to racist abuse during…

13/06/13

International Fans V Homophobia conference

The Fare network and the Football v Homophobia campaign announce an international fans conference on homophobia and the LGBT presence in football. The…

13/06/13

EU agency publishes good practice guide to tackling discrimination

Premier League footballer Darren Bent has endorsed a guide to tackling discrimination in sport produced by the European Union agency responsible for…

12/06/13

Campaigners raise concerns over World Cup after new Russian law

In a move widely seen as stigmatising its Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual population the Russian State Duma yesterday approved Kremlin-backed legislation…

12/06/13

Canadian FA suspends Quebec to ensure football is open

The Canadian Football Association has suspended a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children play, announcing the Quebec…

12/06/13

FURD conference to present findings on the role of football for refugees and asylum seekers

To help celebrate World Refugee Day, which will take place on Thursday 20th June, the anti-racism organisation ’Football Unites Racism Divides’…

11/06/13

‘Friends for football Day’ celebrates diversity in Poland and Ukraine

More than 300 football matches and community events took place last Saturday (8th June), across Poland and Ukraine to help celebrate the power of…

11/06/13

FARE Network Campaigns Intern

FARE Network is seeking a Campaigns Volunteer to work in its London based office. The position will provide the applicant with a great opportunity to…

07/06/13

Robbie Rogers says he thought he would never play football again after coming out as gay

In interviews with Sky Sports and CBS News 26-year-old winger with LA Galaxy, formerly with English club Leeds United, has said he was frightened of…

07/06/13

Saint Lucia holds ‘Sport in Black and White’ Conference and Youth Forum

The not for profit organisation, Sacred Sports Foundation, will hold an international conference on sport and social development in Castries, Saint…

06/06/13

Berlin hosts International Women´s Football and Culture Festival

The German organisation and FARE member, Discover Football, will host its third international Women´s Football and Culture Festival, from 23rd to…

05/06/13

Finnish organisation Liikkukaa re-launches anti-discrimination campaign

The Finnish organisation, Liikkukaa, launched their RESPECT campaign for 2013 which aims to eradicate all forms of discrimination and to promote a…

05/06/13