The Football People action weeks are a pan-European campaign that brings together professional football and the grassroots movement for a two-week period in which thousands of football and anti-discrimination related activities take place.

From 5 to 19 October, PAOK FC will join forces with thousands of civilians and amateur athletes, in order to convey and spread out this important message through social media. Because football should unite people, not divide them.

FARE network executive director Piara Powar said:

“Football People action weeks are a very important period for European football, as it unites everyone watching games, playing them and working in this field. This initiative supports social integration, celebrates differences and stands against any kind of discrimination.

We are very happy that PAOK FC have joined this campaign and I am confident that this gesture will have a positive effect on professional football”.

In 2016, more than 2.000 activities were organized in Europe and more than 100.000 people participated in them.

Regarding Fare network

The Fare network is a football non-profit organization against discrimination with more than 150 members in 39 countries. Fare combats all forms of discrimination in football, including racism, far-right ideology, nationalism, sexism, trans- and homophobia, religious bigotry and discrimination against disabled people. The network works across all levels of the game to advance social awareness against such phenomena and advance social inclusion of marginalized people.

Football People weekly actions are the biggest anti-discrimination and social integration campaigns held in Europe.