Kick It Out, the UK’s leading organization for tackling discrimination in football, has recently reported a record number of reports of discriminatory behavior. This is a huge step forward in the fight against discrimination in the sport and shows that more people are becoming aware of the issue and taking action.
Kick It Out was founded in 1997 and works to tackle all forms of discrimination in football. The organization works with clubs, players, fans, and the media to raise awareness of the issue and to encourage people to report any incidents they witness or experience.
The latest figures show that Kick It Out received a record number of reports of discriminatory behavior in the 2018/19 season. This is a significant increase from the previous season, which saw a total of 1,965 reports. The majority of these reports were related to racism, with 1,542 incidents reported. The other most commonly reported forms of discrimination were sexism (154 reports), disability (66 reports), and homophobia (53 reports).
This increase in reports is a positive sign that more people are becoming aware of the issue and taking action. It also shows that Kick It Out’s efforts to raise awareness and encourage reporting are having an impact.
However, while the increase in reports is encouraging, it is also important to remember that this is only the tip of the iceberg. Discrimination in football is still a major issue and there is still much work to be done to tackle it.
Kick It Out is continuing to work hard to raise awareness and encourage reporting, but it is also important that everyone involved in football takes responsibility for tackling discrimination. This includes clubs, players, fans, and the media. Everyone has a role to play in creating an inclusive environment in football and ensuring that everyone can enjoy the sport without experiencing discrimination.
