Preventing racism during Euro 2012

Policy Response DateSeptember 26, 2011 Country: Poland General Type: Racist violence, Racist discourse Racism and discrimination phenomena: Anti-migrant/xenophobia, Anti-semitism, Nationalism
Groups affected / Interested in: Migrants, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Majority Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Sport Hate speech/Racist Discourse Medium: Other

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In connection with the forthcoming European Football Championships 2012, which will take place in Poland, the Human Rights Defender has sent a letter to the Minister of Sport inquiring to what extent relevant public services are prepared to counteract discrimination and racism that may occur at the stadiums.

Source: Human Rights Defender http://www.sprawy-generalne.brpo.gov.pl/szczegoly.php?pismo=1594469