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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…

30/01/17

Brazilian reports show the levels of exclusion of women and ethnic minorities in football leadership

Two new reports show the extent of the under-representation of women and ethnic minorities in leadership and coaching positions in Brazilian football.…

20/01/17

UNESCO launch anti-discrimination campaign in Spanish football

A new campaign will be launched on Tuesday 24 January in Madrid, Spain, aimed at fighting discrimination in football in Spain and Latin American…

19/01/17

India’s first-ever academy for women referees inaugurated

All India Football Federation (AIFF) launched the country's first-ever referee academy for women in West Midnapore, West Bengal on Monday 17 January.…

19/01/17

Pioneering league defies gender segregation in India

A pioneering football league is bringing men, women and transgender people living in the South Indian state of Kerala to play together and defy…

18/01/17

Spanish National Sports Council pledge to increase LGBT visibility in sports

The Spanish National Sports Council (CSD) have agreed to further the efforts of campaigners and NGOs in promoting LGBT visibility in sports and tackle…

16/01/17

Football People event wins European award

An event organised by the Romanian sports club Supersport during the 2016 Football People weeks has won an award of the European Society for Education…

12/01/17

Indian champions Bengaluru FC take stand against sexual attacks

Indian top tier club Bengaluru FC are using their visibility to condemn and take a stand against sexual assault, following a mass molestation…

11/01/17

No equal access for migrant and ethnic minority volunteers to sports clubs, study says

A new study exploring the access of migrants and ethnic minorities to voluntary roles in grassroots sports has been published to create a shift of…

10/01/17

Sydney tournament inspires social change

The Australian sports not for profit Football United is once again extending their support for youth newly arrived in Australia by running a…

09/01/17

Former Germany striker Cacau unveiled as integration ambassador

The German Football Association (DFB) have appointed former Germany striker Cacau as their integration ambassador. Brazil-born Claudemir Jeronimo…

06/01/17

Orlando City SC dedicate section in stadium to Pulse shooting victims

Major League Soccer club Orlando City unveiled 49 rainbow-colored seats in section 12 of its new stadium as a tribute to the victims and families of…

05/01/17

Rome refugee teams play tournament for social inclusion

A football tournament will bring together refugee teams, students and football authorities in Rome to kick-off 2017 promoting the social inclusion of…

05/01/17

SOVA centre listing as ‘foreign agent’ is counter-productive, says Fare

The most authoritative organisation monitoring extremism in Russia has been designated a ‘foreign agent’ by the federal government of Russia, it…

04/01/17

In memory of Papero

Howard Holmes, Fare Board member and founder of FURD, pays tribute to fan activist Andrea Papero, who died earlier this week. Papero, as he was known,…

04/01/17

Chelsea football fans convicted of racism in Paris metro

Four Chelsea football fans have been convicted of racism and given suspended prison sentences after a black commuter was pushed off a Métro carriage…

04/01/17

Düsseldorf hosts EGLSF conference on migration and diversity

EGLSF's annual conference and General Assembly will bring together NGO representatives and delegates of European LGBT clubs to debate major issues…

04/01/17

Mobile application encourages Albanian football fans to empower women

A mobile application (app) is channelling the power of technology to encourage football fans to empower women, stop discrimination and speak out…

03/01/17

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. This list is only…

01/01/17
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