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The Guardian
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Record tally of abuse episodes at football games reported last season, survey shows
A record number of reports of abuse at football matches were made during the 2024-25 season, with complaints of sexism and misogyny driving the increase, according to new data from Kick It Out. The anti-discrimination organisation has published its annual survey, with figures showing there were 1,398 reports of discriminatory behaviour made over the previous 12 months, up from 1,332 the year before. While the top line has remained roughly static, albeit having more than doubled since the 2021-22 total of 610, the makeup of those complaints has shifted. According to Kick It Out's data, reports of sexism and misogyny rose by 67% on the year before, up from 115 to 192. Reports of online sexism rose by 72% while reports related to misogyny in youth football doubled. Within stadiums, 18 reports of sexist chanting at matches were recorded, almost equalling the total from the previous four seasons combined. The uptick in reporting is likely in part down to greater awareness, both of the tools available to combat abuse and of the women's game itself. Kick It Out partnered with Women In Football last year to call for a crackdown on sexist behaviour and for incidents to be incorporated into official police statistics. The rise in popularity in women's football has been dogged by a growth in people criticising its validity, especially on social media. Ableist abuse also rose substantially last season, increasing by 45% on the year, but there was a small decline in homophobic abuse. Reports of racism also fell overall, though Kick it Out says racism remains 'prevalent' online, and the number of incidents reported in the professional game increased from 223 to 245. 'What we're seeing now is that fans aren't just reporting abuse, they're demanding action,' Samuel Okafor, the chief executive of Kick It Out, said. 'There's been a clear shift this season in how people are calling out sexist behaviour, both online and in stadiums, and asking football to treat it as seriously as any other form of hate. 'At the same time, it's clear that online platforms are still falling short. The volume of abuse remains high, and too often those responsible face no consequences. Fans are doing their part by speaking up. It's now up to football authorities, tech companies and government to show they're listening, and to act.' Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Individuals who experience or witness discrimination at football matches, at whatever level, are encouraged to report the incident. Reports to Kick It Out can be made online, via email or through the organisation's app.
Bloomberg
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Trump Officials Target Columbia Accreditation Over Pro-Palestine Protests
Takeaways NEW The Education Department said Columbia University no longer appeared to meet accreditation standards after concluding that the school is in violation of anti-discrimination laws, the latest effort by the Trump administration to target elite schools over their handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement that the school's leadership 'acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students on its campus' after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
Bloomberg
20-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
European Officials Weigh Response to US Efforts to Thwart Local DEI Programs
European officials are weighing how to respond to US efforts to thwart local DEI programs, as the two regions come closer than ever to clashing over anti-discrimination policies. US embassies across Europe have spent the past few weeks sending letters to companies and public offices doing business with the American government, demanding that they certify that they don't have diversity, equity and inclusion programs that violate US law now that Donald Trump is in the White House.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kelly Loving Act signed into Colorado law
DENVER (KDVR) — The Kelly Loving Act was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis, expanding legal protections for transgender people in Colorado. Known as House Bill 25-1312, the legislation passed through the Colorado House and Senate with bipartisan support after several amendments addressed concerns raised during the legislative process involving child custody decisions and protections for parents assisting their children in obtaining gender-affirming care. 'Kelly Loving Act': Colorado lawmakers push for more transgender protections The bill was named after a victim of the Club Q mass shooting in 2022. The bill approved measures, including: Anti-discrimination policies that consider intentionally misgendering or deadnaming someone as discriminatory acts under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Educational policies that require schools to adopt policies regarding chosen names and dress codes Identification documents that allow people to change their gender marker on state-issued IDs without the need for a court order. The legislation came about after a survey of more than 500 transgender Coloradans found areas where transgender people still faced discrimination, harassment and abuse. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
