Monitoring Racism in Sport
Monitoring racism in grassroots sport. A European project to strengthen the capacity to monitor, document and report discrimination and racism in grassroots sport.
The Project
MONITORA strengthens the capacity of civil society organizations to monitor and report racism in sport
MONITORA aims to strengthen the capacity and professional skills of civil society organizations, grassroots sports operators, local and national institutions in monitoring and reporting discrimination in sport, to increase their visibility and to identify strategic actions to prevent and combat them.
In Europe, there is a lack of effective and coordinated methodologies, tools and procedures for monitoring racism and discrimination, especially in grassroots sport. The attention of the media and public opinion tends to focus on explicit forms of discrimination and racism that run through professional sport and involve the most famous athletes.
MONITORA aims to help fill this gap by developing cooperation, peer learning and the exchange of experiences at European level in the field of monitoring discrimination and racism in grassroots sport.
Research & Analysis
Collect and analyze methodologies adopted at local and national level to structure an effective monitoring system.
Networking
Strengthen networking at local, national and international level to develop a common monitoring protocol proposal.
Training
Develop, test and disseminate training modules to improve operators’ monitoring and reporting skills.
The Problem
Why it is necessary to monitor racism in grassroots sport
Sport cannot be considered an island separate from the social context. Racism and discrimination run through all levels of sport, from professional to amateur.
However, while the most blatant cases in professional sport receive extensive media coverage, racism in grassroots sport remains largely invisible and unmonitored, making it impossible to intervene effectively to combat it.
Systematic monitoring is the essential first step to raise awareness, give visibility and promote equal opportunities in all sporting environments.
Project Outputs
National reports, monitoring protocol, training and free campaigns for everyone
National Reports and European Report
European Report
Complete Synthesis
European report summarizing the results of qualitative research on monitoring systems adopted in four EU countries.
Download European ReportNational Report
Italy
Detailed analysis of the monitoring system for racism in sport in Italy, with case studies and recommendations.
Download Italy Report (IT)National Report
Belgium
Analysis of the monitoring system for racism in sport in Belgium, methodologies and best practices.
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Finland
Analysis of the monitoring system for racism in sport in Finland, with focus on education and prevention.
Download Finland ReportNational Report
Hungary
Analysis of the monitoring system for racism in sport in Hungary, with social context analysis.
Download Hungary ReportMonitoring Protocol
Editable Protocol
Italian Version
International protocol proposal for monitoring racism in sport, adaptable to different local and national contexts.
Download Protocol (IT)Training & Education
Free Online Training
5 Complete Modules
Free online course for sports operators, coaches and practitioners. 5 modules with theory, case studies and tested practices.
Access Online TrainingTraining User Guide
User Manual
Complete guide in Italian to make the best use of the online training platform and its training modules.
Download User Guide (IT)Project Activities
Research, training and networking for an integrated approach to monitoring
Qualitative Research
Field qualitative research on discrimination and racism monitoring systems adopted in four EU countries.
Online Training
Design, experimentation and dissemination of specific online training tools to improve monitoring skills.
Networking & Campaigns
International networking activities and design of awareness campaigns such as “Stop Racism, Not the Game”.
Stop Racism, Not the Game
The European campaign against racism in sport
Stop Racism, not the Game! aims to encourage people to report, monitor and act effectively against racism. Video testimonies, informative posts and video challenges characterized the campaign launched during the 2024 Olympics.
Project Timeline
Two years of research, training, networking and dissemination
Qualitative Research
Field research on discrimination and racism monitoring systems adopted in four partner countries, with qualitative data collection, interviews and case study analysis.
- Interviews with local and national stakeholders
- Analysis of existing best practices
- Development of 4 national reports
- Synthesis in final European report
International Online Seminar
“Monitoring racism and discrimination in sport” seminar with participation of 60 international experts to share research results and define common strategies.
- Presentation of national reports
- Discussion on monitoring methodologies
- Definition of guidelines for protocol
National In-Person Training
Four national in-person training sessions to test and refine training modules on monitoring racism in sport.
- Rome (January 20): training at Fulvio Bernardini UISP facility
- Belgium (January 20, 21, 24): three days in Spa and Seraing
- Helsinki (January 25): training at Diaconia University
- Budapest (January 28): Hungarian national training
Protocol Development & Online Training
Development of international protocol proposal and creation of free online training platform with 5 complete modules.
- Definition of editable and adaptable protocol
- Creation of e-learning platform
- Development of 5 interactive training modules
- Testing and refinement with sports operators
“Stop Racism, Not the Game” Campaign
Launch of European campaign in conjunction with Paris 2024 Olympics, with video testimonies, challenges and social media activities.
- Video testimonies from athletes and operators
- Social media video challenges
- Informative and awareness posts
- Involvement of 20 local events
International Conference
Final conference “Stop racism, not the game” at Città dell’Altreconomia with national and international experts.
- Participation of 40 institutional representatives
- Panel with Serie A League, ECRI, UNAR
- Presentation of final project results
- Discussion on future strategies
The Project in Images
Moments from national training, events and campaigns
Project Impact
Numbers and results achieved in two years of activity
The project has increased knowledge and capacity to monitor, document and report discrimination in grassroots sport. Civil society organizations, sports organizations and local institutions are now more aware and motivated to recognize, monitor, record and report discrimination and racism in sport.
Project Partners
Seven European organizations united against racism in sport
Want to Monitor Racism in Your Sport Context?
All MONITORA project materials are free and available for sports operators, civil society organizations and institutions.
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