Today, 21 March, is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in which the world is reminded of the efforts that must be pursued to eliminate all forms of racial intolerance and discrimination.

UEFA is one of the many organisations contributing to the battle against racism. It has long been a mission of UEFA to stamp out prejudice of all kinds throughout European football and to support all organisations dedicated to that end and a long-standing partnership has been forged with the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network.

UEFA has the view that football owes itself to be an example in our societies, and that the game can teach certain values such as honesty, courage, fraternity, tolerance and peace. The European body stresses that football includes, integrates, and welcomes. The game excludes no one, it discriminates against no one, it persecutes no one. A policy of zero tolerance is being operated against those who engage in racist conduct and offenders are punished by UEFA's disciplinary authorities. UEFA is continuing to work together and provide support for organisations at the vanguard of the anti-racism campaign.