Rome: FIGC hosts Respect Diversity conference on 10 and 11/09/2014

The 2014 Respect Diversity conference in Rome on 10 and 11/09/2014 will aim to step up the fight against discrimination in football, raise awareness on how to deal with racism and discrimination, and share best practices. The conference is organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) and FIFPro (World Players' Union). It will be held at the headquarters of the FIGC (Federazione Italiana di Giuoco Calcio, the Italian federation).

"At UEFA, we are committed to doing all we can to ensure diversity is respected in the world of football. Sport must embrace everyone, regardless of colour, faith, sexual orientation or political beliefs. I hope this conference, which we are organising with our partners, will encourage football leaders, coaches, players and fans to work together to stop all forms of discrimination," said UEFA president Michel Platini on 25/08/2014.

A "platform for participants to share good practice on combating discrimination in different settings and across geographies" will be set up along with workshops and…