Rio government launches anti-discrimination campaign

A campaign focusing on the promotion of human rights and diversity has been launched by the regional government of Rio to cultivate a cultural…

30/06/14

Helena Costa: I walked from Clermont Foot 63 after being sidelined by men[

Helena Costa walked out of her job as France's first woman to lead a professional men's football team after male colleagues sidelined her and left her…

27/06/14

English club joins Just a Ball Game? in anti-homophobia day event

Birmingham City Ladies FC, who finished 4th in last season’s English Women Super League (WSL), will join forces with the Fare member Just a Ball…

27/06/14

Salvador highlights its history through World Cup anti-racism campaign

Salvador da Bahia, one of the 12 host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, is leading the way in tackling prejudice and building a legacy of…

27/06/14

Iranian women join World Cup celebrations and fight for equal rights

This World Cup has thrown up plenty of dramas but defying the law just to watch matches is not one that many of us around the world have had to face.…

26/06/14

Costa resigns Clermont Foot before season starts

Helena Costa has opted not to take up her position as coach of Clermont Foot, the French second division club have announced. Costa, 36, became the…

24/06/14

INADI lead the way in Argentinian football

Football and civil society organisations led by anti-discrimination group INADI, gathered last Saturday(21 June), in Resistencia, in the Northeastern…

24/06/14

Spanish activists come together to lead change

Organisations tackling racism and homophobia in football in Spain will come together for a roundtable in Madrid, this Friday (20 June), as part of a…

19/06/14

What would World Cup teams look like without migration?

Looking at national teams through immigration is not a new idea. businessinsider.com give a fascinating analysis of who would be left with whom if it…

16/06/14

Brazilian government and FIFA launch anti-racism campaigns for World Cup

After months marked by discriminatory incidents in Brazil and international football, FIFA and the Brazilian government launched separate anti-racism…

13/06/14

Can football unite Brazil?

It says a lot about the conflict and torn emotions at the heart of this World Cup that Dilma Rousseff, the president of Brazil, had elected to address…

13/06/14

Incidents reported to Fare during May 2014

The following incidents of racism, xenophobia, extreme nationalism or homophobia have been reported to Fare during May 2014. This list is only likely…

13/06/14

Youth tournament promotes female participation in Albanian football

Five amateur teams, constituted of female players from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic minorities, came together, between 06-07 June, to play in…

12/06/14

UEFA launches social responsibility reports

UEFA has recently launched its ‘Football and Social Responsibility Report’ for the 2012 and 2013 season. The report shows how the European body…

12/06/14

Vienna hosts international youth tournament against racism and nationalism in sport

A cooperation between the Fare member organisations FairPlay and Balkan Alpe Adria Project (BAAP) brought together, for the 12th consecutive year,…

11/06/14

Peruvian government launches campaign to address racism in football

An anti-racism campaign aiming at countering discriminatory behaviour in Peruvian football has been launched, on 05 June, by the country’s Ministry…

06/06/14

Workshop highlights Italy’s commitment in promoting sport for inclusion

A workshop on sport and social inclusion brought together sport representatives in Italy to stress the country’s Ministry of Labour and Social…

04/06/14

Incidents reported to Fare during April 2014

The following incidents of racism, xenophobia, extreme nationalism or homophobia have been reported to Fare during April 2014. This list is only…

04/06/14

Gegenseitiger Respekt und Vielfalt beim 12. internationalen „Vienna meets Balkan“ Jugendturnier

Bereits zum 12. Mal laden FairPlay. Viele Farben. Ein Spiel und das Balkan Alpe Adria Projekt (BAAP) zu Pfingsten in Zusammenarbeit mit den…

04/06/14

Anti-racism charity backs campaign to recognise England’s first Romani footballer

UK anti-racism charity Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) is backing a campaign to get a headstone in recognition of Rabbi Howell, England’s…

03/06/14

Argentinian sports journalists condemn racism in football match

Argentina’s union of sports journalists (FAPED) has condemned the racist and xenophobic abuse directed at the photojournalist Evelin Rivero, during…

02/06/14