April 2016

Carlisle United’s Michael Raynes supports Kick It Out workshop in Cumbria primary school
Carlisle United defender Michael Raynes attended an educational afternoon at...
29th April 2016
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Women’s RYG line-up confirmed for St Andrew’s
Ahead of Tuesday’s (3 May) Women’s Raise Your Game (RYG) event at Birmingham...
29th April 2016
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FA and National Game Youth Council launch volunteer survey
The Football Association (FA) and National Game Youth Council are conducting...
28th April 2016
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‘Next 20’ Ambassador gives Lancashire pupils the Lowe-down on discrimination
‘Next 20’ Ambassador and Blackburn Rovers midfielder Jason Lowe supported...
27th April 2016
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Doncaster Rovers release statement following complaint
Doncaster Rovers have released a statement following a complaint relating to...
26th April 2016
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Testimonials from mentors and mentees at #RYG16
Raise Your Game returned to the Emirates on Tuesday 19 April for Kick It Out’s...
26th April 2016
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Research on Girls sport participation in school revealed
Women in Sport, a leading UK gender equality charity, today (25 April) released...
25th April 2016
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Education Officer Hayley Bennett shortlisted for Top 100 Rising Star Awards 2016
Kick It Out is delighted to announce that Hayley Bennett, the organisation’s...
25th April 2016
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The FA launch Girls’ Football Week to increase female football participation
The FA Girls’ Football Week launched today with the aim of increasing female...
25th April 2016
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Kelly hoping for some Kiddy magic with help from Fans For Diversity
The Fans For Diversity campaign will be supporting the international fixture...
23rd April 2016
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Fans For Diversity to support Panjab v Jersey at Kidderminster
The Fans For Diversity campaign will be supporting Panjab FA’s international...
22nd April 2016
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UEFA announce Female candidates for election to Executive Committee
UEFA has confirmed the list of candidates standing for election as the female...
22nd April 2016
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Inter Milan receive suspended ban for racist chants towards Kalidou Koulibaly
Inter have received a suspended one-match partial stadium ban for racist chants...
22nd April 2016
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Six of the best as #RYG16 hits new heights
Kick It Out held their sixth national Raise Your Game conference at the Emirates...
21st April 2016
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Wigan Athletic launch new equality and diversity programme
Wigan Athletic's Sky Bet League One fixture against Southend United on Saturday...
21st April 2016
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London FA appoint first female Chief Executive
The London FA – the first County Football Association in the United Kingdom...
21st April 2016
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Voting open for the 2016 Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards
The public voting has opened for the 2016 #BeAGameChangerAwards organised by the...
20th April 2016
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Afghan United edged out by FC Ballers in Exeter City Community Final
Previous holders Afghan United were edged out in a tight final of Exeter...
20th April 2016
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"We have a responsibility as players to give something back and I’m really thankful to be part of this organisation because we can do a lot of good."
Jack Butland, 'Next 20' Ambassador

“A big part of my involvement with Kick It Out stems from my strong admiration for the organisation’s commitment to fairness and equality.”
Clive Tyldesley, football commentator

“It was Kick It Out that convinced the people in football that change was possible.”
Greg Dyke, former FA chairman

“I wanted to thank the campaigners at Kick It Out for their work. I know first-hand how Kick It Out can help.”
Yaya Toure, Manchester City midfielder

“It is important for me in my role as a Kick It Out ‘Next 20’ ambassador to teach young people how to handle discrimination and treat people with respect.”
Romelu Lukaku, 'Next 20' Ambassador

“It is a massive honour for me to be an ambassador for such a great organisation. I think they do great work on and off the field.”
Toni Duggan, 'Next 20' Ambassador

"It really helped me to see that other professional sports people were acknowledging their sexuality. I read about John Amaechi, Gareth Thomas and Tom Daley. They weren't footballers but the fact that they went public gave me the feeling that I was not alone."
Thomas Hitzlsperger, former Aston Villa midfielder

"There was no conflict between religion and the fact that I wanted to play football. I was brought up correctly and in the right way and my parents are very proud of the fact that I am a professional footballer."
Sadio Mané, Liverpool winger

“I think it’s important to share success stories and realise that there are women operating in the game. If it’s something you want to do, you can do it.”
Ffion Eade, Hampshire FA referee

"I've had loads of negative comments from men, especially growing up. It's just boring and old. Times have changed, and they continue to change. Women play football, and they're good at it, and have been for a number of years.”
Kelly Smith, England Women's record goalscorer

"Despite the progress, stereotypes still exist in football and until that is broken down it will be extremely difficult for a woman to manage a top level men's team."
Rachel Yankey, former Arsenal Ladies forward

"There’s no hiding that there is sexism in sport. We have a lack of women right across all levels of management, playing and coaching. It shows the closed nature of sport in general and this includes the media. It’s an indictment of sport as a whole."
Rimla Akhtar, Kick It Out trustee and Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation

“I’m proud to be a supporter of Kick It Out and particularly the work they are doing to combat antisemitism within football.”
Joe Jacobson, Wycombe Wanderers midfielder

"With Kick It Out leading the way football is standing up and fighting against those who preach hatred and intolerance and we at Chelsea are proud to support their work."
Bruce Buck, Chelsea Football Club Chairman