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Couleur? Quelle couleur? Rapport sur la lutte contre la discrimination et le racisme dans le football Year of publication: 2015 Author: Albrecht Sonntag | David Ranc Football has been shown to be a mirror of society, it may also be viewed as providing a temporary suspension of reality for an interlude of high emotion and idealized hopes and dreams. Football’s public transcends differences of age, gender, culture, religion, and socioeconomic status to unite in support of their team. The broad diversity of backgrounds of football players represents tangible evidence of equal opportunity and meritocracy. The sport itself has team solidarity, fair play and mutual respect among members and for opponents ingrained within its rules and practices. Yet, the ‘beautiful game’ is one with an imbedded paradox. Football is also a game that may in many vaguely resemble war, where opponents face each other in a struggle to win over the other side, with the noisy and emphatic support of the spectators. An ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality is an integral part of trying to help a team reach the objective, which is to win the game. This setting naturally produces a desire by supporters to intimidate the other side by encouraging their team and expressing both confidence and superiority through their words and actions. When the ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality turns into symbolic exclusion of others, language of disparagement and insult based on racism or discrimination, or physical confrontation, the ‘beautiful game’ is debased. The existence of racism and discrimination in football is not a secret, but it is a shame on the game. Although much is already being done, both observers and experts feel too many problems persist and measures to tackle them have not been effective enough. This report was commissioned by UNESCO within the framework of UNESCO’s partnership with Juventus. It focuses on discrimination and racism in professional football and to some extent the amateur clubs that funnel into the leagues. It provides an overview of the historic and theoretical background. It reports on the state of affairs on the ground. It summarizes what has been done and is being done to mitigate racism and discrimination in domestic and international football, how the effects of these actions may be evaluated, and which new avenues for further, complementary action are promising. The report is based on a literature review, desk research, regional reports from the Unesco network and a field survey among a purposive sample of experts and actors in a number of countries. The report has a somewhat European focus, in its sources and examples. Europe has a unique position Executive Summary in the world of football, with its leading competitions, championships and clubs. It is the region where racism and discrimination in football has been most intensively researched. A number of civil society organisations from Europe have played a pioneering role in the fight against racism and discrimination in football. Moreover, the pressure that comes with the money invested in and generated by western European football, as well as its exposure in the media, has also made clubs, federations and UEFA particularly sensitive to the negative impact that discrimination can have on the game and its image, within Europe and worldwide. Europe must therefore occupy a central role in a study of the fight against discrimination in professional football and in determined policies to mitigate racism and discrimination related to football wherever they occur. The examples of incidents of discrimination and racism, as well as of existing measures to combat them have been selected to be as wide-ranging as possible. The authors do not, however, claim the report to be a comprehensive listing. Similarly, the examples of best practice have been collected through extensive reading and contacts, but must be looked at as an overview rather than as a directory. They are chosen by the authors to illustrate types of actions and institutions with the potential for greatest impact. The report also does not deal with the methods of allocation of resources to football, with issues of employment, or with womens’ football. While these are significant topics on which concerns can be expressed, the necessary focus of a report of this type means that they are alluded to without being treated in depth. ¿Color?¿Qué color? Informe sobre la lucha contra el racismo y la discriminación en el fútbol Year of publication: 2015 Author: Albrecht Sonntag | David Ranc Football has been shown to be a mirror of society, it may also be viewed as providing a temporary suspension of reality for an interlude of high emotion and idealized hopes and dreams. Football’s public transcends differences of age, gender, culture, religion, and socioeconomic status to unite in support of their team. The broad diversity of backgrounds of football players represents tangible evidence of equal opportunity and meritocracy. The sport itself has team solidarity, fair play and mutual respect among members and for opponents ingrained within its rules and practices. Yet, the ‘beautiful game’ is one with an imbedded paradox. Football is also a game that may in many vaguely resemble war, where opponents face each other in a struggle to win over the other side, with the noisy and emphatic support of the spectators. An ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality is an integral part of trying to help a team reach the objective, which is to win the game. This setting naturally produces a desire by supporters to intimidate the other side by encouraging their team and expressing both confidence and superiority through their words and actions. When the ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality turns into symbolic exclusion of others, language of disparagement and insult based on racism or discrimination, or physical confrontation, the ‘beautiful game’ is debased. The existence of racism and discrimination in football is not a secret, but it is a shame on the game. Although much is already being done, both observers and experts feel too many problems persist and measures to tackle them have not been effective enough. This report was commissioned by UNESCO within the framework of UNESCO’s partnership with Juventus. It focuses on discrimination and racism in professional football and to some extent the amateur clubs that funnel into the leagues. It provides an overview of the historic and theoretical background. It reports on the state of affairs on the ground. It summarizes what has been done and is being done to mitigate racism and discrimination in domestic and international football, how the effects of these actions may be evaluated, and which new avenues for further, complementary action are promising. The report is based on a literature review, desk research, regional reports from the Unesco network and a field survey among a purposive sample of experts and actors in a number of countries. The report has a somewhat European focus, in its sources and examples. Europe has a unique position Executive Summary in the world of football, with its leading competitions, championships and clubs. It is the region where racism and discrimination in football has been most intensively researched. A number of civil society organisations from Europe have played a pioneering role in the fight against racism and discrimination in football. Moreover, the pressure that comes with the money invested in and generated by western European football, as well as its exposure in the media, has also made clubs, federations and UEFA particularly sensitive to the negative impact that discrimination can have on the game and its image, within Europe and worldwide. Europe must therefore occupy a central role in a study of the fight against discrimination in professional football and in determined policies to mitigate racism and discrimination related to football wherever they occur. The examples of incidents of discrimination and racism, as well as of existing measures to combat them have been selected to be as wide-ranging as possible. The authors do not, however, claim the report to be a comprehensive listing. Similarly, the examples of best practice have been collected through extensive reading and contacts, but must be looked at as an overview rather than as a directory. They are chosen by the authors to illustrate types of actions and institutions with the potential for greatest impact. The report also does not deal with the methods of allocation of resources to football, with issues of employment, or with womens’ football. While these are significant topics on which concerns can be expressed, the necessary focus of a report of this type means that they are alluded to without being treated in depth. 
Colour? What colour? Relazione sulla lotta contro la discriminazione e il razzismo nel calcio Year of publication: 2015 Author: Albrecht Sonntag | David Ranc Football has been shown to be a mirror of society, it may also be viewed as providing a temporary suspension of reality for an interlude of high emotion and idealized hopes and dreams. Football’s public transcends differences of age, gender, culture, religion, and socioeconomic status to unite in support of their team. The broad diversity of backgrounds of football players represents tangible evidence of equal opportunity and meritocracy. The sport itself has team solidarity, fair play and mutual respect among members and for opponents ingrained within its rules and practices. Yet, the ‘beautiful game’ is one with an imbedded paradox. Football is also a game that may in many vaguely resemble war, where opponents face each other in a struggle to win over the other side, with the noisy and emphatic support of the spectators. An ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality is an integral part of trying to help a team reach the objective, which is to win the game. This setting naturally produces a desire by supporters to intimidate the other side by encouraging their team and expressing both confidence and superiority through their words and actions. When the ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality turns into symbolic exclusion of others, language of disparagement and insult based on racism or discrimination, or physical confrontation, the ‘beautiful game’ is debased. The existence of racism and discrimination in football is not a secret, but it is a shame on the game. Although much is already being done, both observers and experts feel too many problems persist and measures to tackle them have not been effective enough. This report was commissioned by UNESCO within the framework of UNESCO’s partnership with Juventus. It focuses on discrimination and racism in professional football and to some extent the amateur clubs that funnel into the leagues. It provides an overview of the historic and theoretical background. It reports on the state of affairs on the ground. It summarizes what has been done and is being done to mitigate racism and discrimination in domestic and international football, how the effects of these actions may be evaluated, and which new avenues for further, complementary action are promising. The report is based on a literature review, desk research, regional reports from the Unesco network and a field survey among a purposive sample of experts and actors in a number of countries. The report has a somewhat European focus, in its sources and examples. Europe has a unique position Executive Summary in the world of football, with its leading competitions, championships and clubs. It is the region where racism and discrimination in football has been most intensively researched. A number of civil society organisations from Europe have played a pioneering role in the fight against racism and discrimination in football. Moreover, the pressure that comes with the money invested in and generated by western European football, as well as its exposure in the media, has also made clubs, federations and UEFA particularly sensitive to the negative impact that discrimination can have on the game and its image, within Europe and worldwide. Europe must therefore occupy a central role in a study of the fight against discrimination in professional football and in determined policies to mitigate racism and discrimination related to football wherever they occur. The examples of incidents of discrimination and racism, as well as of existing measures to combat them have been selected to be as wide-ranging as possible. The authors do not, however, claim the report to be a comprehensive listing. Similarly, the examples of best practice have been collected through extensive reading and contacts, but must be looked at as an overview rather than as a directory. They are chosen by the authors to illustrate types of actions and institutions with the potential for greatest impact. The report also does not deal with the methods of allocation of resources to football, with issues of employment, or with womens’ football. While these are significant topics on which concerns can be expressed, the necessary focus of a report of this type means that they are alluded to without being treated in depth. 
Défenseur des Droits Year of publication: 2011 Corporate author: Défenseur des Droits Le Défenseur des droits est une autorité constitutionnelle indépendante chargée de veiller au respect des libertés et des droits des citoyens par les administrations et organismes publics. Selon l'article 71-1 de la Constitution, le Défenseur des droits "veille au respect des droits et libertés par les administrations de l'État, les collectivités territoriales, les établissements publics, ainsi que par tout organisme investi d'une mission de service public, ou à l'égard duquel la loi organique lui attribue des compétences". Ce site permet aux habitant de France de connaître leurs droits, demander de l'aide à la défenseur des droits et recense les évènements en lien avec les droits en France et des ressources pour connaître ses droits (produits par la défenseur des droits). The Defender of Rights is an independent constitutional authority responsible for ensuring that citizens' rights and freedoms are respected by public administrations and bodies. According to article 71-1 of the French Constitution, the Défenseur des droits "ensures that rights and freedoms are respected by the administrations, local authorities, public establishments and any body entrusted with a public service mission, or for which the organic law grants it powers". This site enables French residents to find out about their rights, ask for help from the Defender of Rights, and lists events related to rights in France, as well as resources for finding out about your rights (produced the Defender of Rights). 
Kiffe Ta Race Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: Binge Audio Pourquoi le mot « race » est-il tabou ? Qu’en est-il quand on est, à la fois, victime de discriminations raciales et sexuelles ? Comment assumer son identité plurielle ? Un mardi sur deux, Rokhaya Diallo et Grace Ly reçoivent un·e invité·e pour explorer les questions raciales sur le mode de la conversation et du vécu. Why is the word "race" taboo? What happens when you are both a victim of racial and sexual discrimination? How do you come to terms with your plural identity? Every other Tuesday, Rokhaya Diallo and Grace Ly welcome a guest to explore racial issues in a conversational, real-life setting. 
Qui a peur des Juifs ? Antisémitisme, la tentation perpétuelle Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: Illana Weizman Dans cette série podcast, la sociologue Illana Weizman questionne les expériences juives et l’hostilité subie par cette population en compagnie d’intellectuel-les, d’artistes, de chercheurs-euses, de militant-es ou de politiques rencontré·es des deux côtés de la frontière franco-suisse.Où en est la lutte contre l’antisémitisme aujourd’hui? Quand les courants antiracistes prônent l’écoute des concernés, n’est-il pas temps de l’appliquer pleinement aux Juifs? In this podcast series, sociologist Illana Weizman discusses the Jewish experience and the hostility suffered by this population in the company of intellectuals, artists, researchers, activists and politicians from both sides of the Franco-Swiss border. When anti-racist currents advocate listening to those concerned, isn't it time to apply this fully to Jews? 
Equipping To Deal With Intolerant Speech: Racism, Antisemitism, Sexism, Discriminations Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: Citoyenneté Possible In this report, NGO Citoyenneté Possible shares 18 years' experience in the field of anti-discrimination and dialogue. It provides both hands-on experience, with testimonials and tools, and in-depth reflection, analysis and sharing of experiences, practices and visions. It's possible to dare to engage in constructive dialogue on divisive issues, provided you have the intention to do so, and above all, the skills to do so. This report offers very concrete and detailed recommendations for professionals working with young people (teachers, educators, associations, etc.). S'outiller face à la parole intolérante: Racisme, antisémitisme, sexisme, discriminations Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: Citoyenneté Possible L’association Citoyenneté Possible partage dans ce rapport 18 ans d’expérience de terrain dans la lutte contre les discriminations et pour le dialogue. Il livre à la fois une expérience de terrain, avec des témoignages, des outils, et une réflexion de fond, des analyses et points de partage d’expériences, de pratiques et de vision. Ne pas laisser passer, oser dialoguer sur des sujets clivants de manière constructive est possible, certes à condition d’en avoir l’intention, mais surtout d’en avoir acquis les compétences. Ce rapport propose des recommandations très concrètes et détaillées, pour les professionnels travaillant auprès d’un public jeune (enseignants, éducateurs, associations…) 
Education for conflict prevention and peacebuilding: meeting the global challenges of the 21st century Year of publication: 2012 Author: Phyllis Kotite Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) The 21st century is witnessing global concern over the interrelated effects of climate change, the economic crisis, energy depletion, food and water shortages, natural disasters and conflicts all of which have devastating effects on humanity and the future of the planet. These events impact education systems and can impair the ability of governments to provide quality education for their citizens. However, when governments and ministries of education analyse and anticipate the risk of such events through careful planning, education can play an important role in preventing violent conflict, and in supporting peacebuilding efforts. An estimated 1.5 billion people live in countries affected by repeated cycles of political and other forms of violence, and the same population is often affected by hunger and poverty. Furthermore, such countries have difficulty meeting development goals. For example, no low-income fragile or conflict-affected country has yet achieved a single MDG (World Bank, 2011). In 2010 world military expenditures reached US$1.6 trillion as a result of fifteen ongoing conflicts (SIPRI, 2011). Yet, it is estimated that only US$16 billion is needed to fill the education gap to reach the EFA goals (UNESCO, 2011b: 11). This paper argues that we have the knowledge, legal instruments and mechanisms to prevent conflict and to transfer resources to sustainable development and education to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The paper describes a range of conflict prevention initiatives and examines the role of policy-makers, youth, women, and the media in maintaining and restoring peace as part of a holistic vision of education. International institutions, governments and civil society are increasingly developing conflict prevention mechanisms and utilizing political and economic incentives to avoid conflicts. They are also creating new technology for sustainable development, adaptation to climate change and renewable forms of energy. Educational planning must therefore go beyond traditional mechanisms. It must take into consideration the unpredictable nature of our times; be flexible and rapid in implementation and responsive to local needs. Training and research in sustainable development; and skills for peaceful inter-human relations, good governance, the prevention of conflict and peacebuilding are priorities elaborated in the paper. In addition, specific recommendations are highlighted such as: capacity development for conflict prevention within the education sector and other ministries, analysing the root causes of conflict and the role that education can play in mitigating tensions. This paper is an elaboration of Chapter 1.2 of the IIEP-UNESCO Guidebook for Planning Education in Emergencies and Reconstruction (IIEP-UNESCO, 2010). A brief treatment of additional global challenges (e.g. water scarcity, food insufficiency, energy depletion and economic instability), which are beyond the educational focus of this paper, may be found in Annex I. Education for conflict prevention and peacebuilding: meeting the global challenges of the 21st century Year of publication: 2012 Author: Phyllis Kotite Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) Le 21ème siècle est témoin de préoccupation mondiale sur les effets interdépendants du changement climatique, la crise économique, l'épuisement de l'énergie, la pénurie de nourriture et d'eau, les catastrophes naturelles et les conflits qui ont tous des effets dévastateurs sur l'humanité et l'avenir de la planète. Ces événements influent sur les systèmes d'éducation et peuvent nuire à la capacité des gouvernements à fournir une éducation de qualité pour leurs citoyens. Toutefois, lorsque les gouvernements et les ministères de l'éducation analysent et anticipent le risque de ces événements à travers une planification minutieuse, l'éducation peut jouer un rôle important dans la prévention des conflits violents, et à soutenir les efforts de consolidation de la paix. On estime que 1,5 milliard de personnes vivent dans des pays touchés par des cycles répétés de formes politiques et autres de la violence, et la même population est souvent affectée par la faim et la pauvreté. En outre, ces pays ont des difficultés à atteindre les objectifs de développement. Par exemple, aucun pays à faible revenu fragiles ou touchés par un conflit n'a encore atteint un seul OMD (Banque mondiale, 2011). En 2010 dépenses militaires mondiales ont atteint US $ 1,6 trillions en raison de quinze conflits en cours (SIPRI, 2011). Pourtant, on estime que seulement 16 milliards $ US est nécessaire pour combler le déficit de l'éducation pour atteindre les objectifs de l'EPT (UNESCO, 2011b: 11). Ce document fait valoir que nous avons les connaissances, les instruments juridiques et des mécanismes de prévention des conflits et de transférer des ressources pour le développement durable et l'éducation pour relever les défis du 21e siècle. Le document décrit une série d'initiatives de prévention des conflits et examine le rôle des décideurs politiques, les jeunes, les femmes et les médias dans le maintien et le rétablissement de la paix dans le cadre d'une vision holistique de l'éducation. Les institutions internationales, les gouvernements et la société civile sont de plus en plus de développer des mécanismes de prévention des conflits et de l'utilisation des incitations politiques et économiques pour éviter les conflits. Ils créent également une nouvelle technologie pour le développement durable, l'adaptation aux changements climatiques et les énergies renouvelables. Planification de l'éducation doit donc aller au-delà des mécanismes traditionnels. Il doit prendre en considération la nature imprévisible de notre temps; être flexible et rapide et répondre aux besoins locaux. Formation et recherche dans le développement durable; et les compétences pour les relations inter-humaines pacifiques, la bonne gouvernance, la prévention des conflits et de consolidation de la paix sont des priorités élaborées dans le document. En outre, des recommandations spécifiques sont mis en évidence, tels que: le renforcement des capacités de prévention des conflits dans le secteur de l'éducation et d'autres ministères, l'analyse des causes profondes des conflits et le rôle que l'éducation peut jouer pour atténuer les tensions. Ce document est une élaboration du Chapitre 1.2 du Guide de l'IIPE-UNESCO pour l'Éducation de la Planification en situation d'Urgence et de Reconstruction (IIPE-UNESCO, 2010).