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| Founded | 1993 |
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Key people | Lord Ouseley |
| Website | kickitout.org |
Kick It Out was established as a campaign with the brand name 'Let's Kick Racism Out of Football' in 1993 and as an organisation in 1997. The organisation works within the football, educational and community sectors to challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and work for positive change.
The campaign is supported and funded by the game's governing bodies, including founding body the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), the Premier League and the Football Association (FA).
Internationally, Kick It Out plays a leading role in the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network and has been cited as an example of good practice by the European governing body UEFA, the world governing body FIFA, the Council of Europe, the European Commission, European parliamentarians and the British Council.[1]
Former footballer Paul Elliott left his role at Kick It Out on 23 February 2013, following a reported text conversation in which "discriminatory abusive comments" were made to fellow former footballer Richard Rufus.[2][3]
- ^ "About Kick It Out". Kickitout.org. Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ^ "Statement: Paul Elliott". The Football Association. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ^ "Paul Elliott: FA accepts resignation after racism row". BBC. 21 March 2011. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.