RRiS

What is RRiS

RRiS is a European programme aimed at preventing and tackling racism, xenophobia, sexism and all forms of discrimination in sport, drawing on the principles of restorative justice. The project is based on the idea that sport can act as a tool for social change, promoting equality, respect and human rights.

Who is it aimed at

The project is aimed at:

Coaches, referees, athletes and officials of sports organisations
Members of sports clubs and fans
Human rights and anti-discrimination organisations
Public bodies and organisations involved in sports policy

Programme Objectives

The RRiS aims to:

Preventing discrimination in sport
To develop educational tools to tackle racism and intolerance
Training for sports bodies
To create a training programme (face-to-face and online) for professionals in the field.
Utilising restorative justice
Promotion of dialogue and reconciliation practices in cases of discrimination.
European cooperation
Establishment of a network of organisations for the exchange of knowledge and good practices.

Project Activities

The main actions include:

Research and documentation of incidents of discrimination in sport
Development of an educational programme for sports organisations
Educational workshops and awareness-raising activities
Establishment of a network of organisations and stakeholders
Information campaigns on equality and respect in sport.

Expected Results

The project will create:

An educational programme for sports professionals
Research and a report on discrimination in sport
Awareness-raising campaigns at European level
A European network of organisations working together for social inclusion through sport.

Impact

The RRiS is expected to contribute to:

to reducing incidents of racism and intolerance in sport
to strengthening equality and respect within sporting communities
to training professionals in managing incidents of discrimination
in creating partnerships between organisations at European level.

The project supports the European priority ‘Promoting equality and European values through sport’.

Why is it important?

Incidents of racism and intolerance in sport are on the rise across Europe. RRiS demonstrates how sport can become a space for dialogue and respect, building inclusive communities.

Project Partners