Respect is a social responsibility programme launched in 2008 by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Its main objective is to work towards unity and respect across gender, race, religion and ability.[1]
Overview
editThe Respect project at UEFA EURO 2012 tournament had four main stands: fighting against racism, increasing and improving access for fans with disabilities, promoting health through physical activity, and improving intercultural dialogue between fans.[1] The ambassadors for the campaign were Italian referee Pierluigi Collina and Dutch footballer Clarence Seedorf. The campaign was mainly visible through TV spot which was broadcast at half-time during matches, as well as on screens at the stadiums. Part of the programme was in co-operation with the Football Against Racism in Europe network.[2] It was entitled RESPECT Diversity and it was co-ordinated by the Warsaw-based NEVER AGAIN Association in Poland and Ukraine.[3] In addition part of the programma is in co-operation with the not for profit organisation Euro-Sportring. Every player and the management of the team will be honoured on the last match day with special attention to UEFA Respect.[4]
The UEFA Respect Fair Play ranking includes as criteria such components as respect to the opponent and the referee as well as behaviour of the fans and the team officials.
See also
edit- Respect. No to racism (campaign in Costa Rica)
References
edit- ^ a b "EURO Respect campaign launched". UEFA. 6 June 2012. Archived from the original on 27 March 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ "RESPECT campaign launched at UEFA EURO 2012". UEFA Media Release. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ ""Respect Diversity – Football Unites". Project report by the "NEVER AGAIN" Association".
- ^ "UEFA Respect". 20 November 2014.
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