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Gambia FA leads initiative to promote girls’ participation in football

A football festival organised by the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) and FIFA marked the start of a new partnership to develop women's football and…

30/12/14

Football academy to boost women’s and grassroots football in Ecuador

Women's football is about to change in Ecuador as a football academy is looking to further the practice of the sport among the youth and increase the…

29/12/14

Spanish FA create work group to tackle discrimination

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have announced a new work group to analyse and study the issues around violence, discrimination and intolerance…

29/12/14

Solidarity football initiatives take over holiday season

Around the globe football initiatives are mobilising efforts to bring comfort and help communities in need during the Christmas and Holiday season.…

22/12/14

European fans and clubs engage in ‘Second Fan Shirt’ solidarity campaign

A Football Supporters Europe (FSE) solidarity initiative is bringing together fans and clubs across Europe in a united action to help improve the…

19/12/14

Spanish league signs Ibero-American agreement to tackle racism

An agreement aiming to strengthen the relationship between Spain and Latin America on the grounds of sport and social inclusion has been signed by the…

19/12/14

Andalusia adopts pact to promote the coverage of women’s sport

A new pact looking to promote a more diverse coverage of sport and gender balance in reporting has been adopted by 14 media, seven sporting…

18/12/14

Fare celebrates the contributions of migrants on UN Awareness Day

On the United Nations International Migrants Day, marked today (18 December), Fare celebrates the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants…

18/12/14

Europe-wide report shows ethnic minorities and women marginal in leadership

A new research report has highlighted the shockingly low levels of ethnic minorities and women in leadership positions and in coaching in European…

17/12/14

Incidents reported to Fare during November 2014

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

17/12/14

Sampdoria president suspended over ‘that Filipino’ remark

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has been suspended for three months for a discriminatory comment aimed at the Inter Milan Indonesian President…

16/12/14

Documentary series to highlight sports’ role for inclusion and empowerment

A series of 12 documentaries, set to premier in January 2015, is highlighting sports’ potential to bring about a change and empower communities…

16/12/14

Argentinian youth celebrate inclusion and development through community sport

Over 1000 Argentinian children gathered yesterday (14 December) in the sports club Atlético Banco de la Nación Argentina, in the northern suburbs of…

15/12/14

Brazilian goalkeeper Aranha receives award for fight against racism

Aranha’s efforts to challenge racism in Brazilian football have been recognised by the President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff at the 20th Human Rights…

15/12/14

Amsterdam seminar pledges to increase minorities and women in football

Leading football administrators, former international footballers, European institutions, members of Fare and other opinion formers came together in…

15/12/14

Fare LGBT members and international activists meet in Berlin

Activists from the Fare network came together for a meeting to discuss priorities for tackling LGBTIQ discrimination and inclusion in football on…

15/12/14

The Eat for Goals! app: healthy eating with the world’s top footballers

Eat for Goals! is a cookery app which gives young people the opportunity to cook the same heart-healthy recipes as some of the world’s top…

10/12/14

Focus on institutional discrimination in Amsterdam

Footballers, politicians, policy makers, academics and Ngo groups will attend a seminar 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling' this Friday looking at…

10/12/14

Russian Football Union sanctions player for reacting to racist abuse

A player of the Russian Premier League side FC Rostov was sanctioned by the Russian football authorities after he responded to racist abuse aimed…

09/12/14

Celebrating partnership against discrimination in Paris

Events to celebrate the 5th Day of Respect were organised around the French Ligue 1 fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Nantes last Saturday…

08/12/14

FIFA to step up anti-racism efforts in view of World Cup in Russia

FIFA pledge to step up its measures to tackle racism and discrimination at matches under its jurisdiction.[/intro_paragraph] FIFA’s Task Force…

06/12/14

Idris Elba joins Yaya Toure and other players in campaign against Ebola

Three-time African player of the year Yaya Touré joins actor Idris Elba and other international footballers to launch a public awareness campaign to…

05/12/14
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