Expert Keren Vogler, Anti-Racism commissioner at DJK introduced the participants of three countries to the topic “Anti-Rascim in Sports”.
Under the slogan “United in Diversity: Kicking Racism out of Sport” the expert discussed the impact of racism incidents on the performance of athletes and in which forms racism manifests in Sport. Keren Vogler explained why we are talking about this topic and let the participants reflect on statements to the topic. She finished with input to the questions “what can you do to make a difference”, so what actions can be taken.
- Speak up when you hear hate, even if it’s “just a joke.”
- Don’t downplay others’ experiences – listen and believe them.
- Educate yourself: books, podcasts, documentaries, workshops.
- Watch your language – respectful terminology matters.
- Advocate for inclusive policies in your team or club.
After her keynote, the participants exchanged their experiences concerning their work in the sports field and gave input what tools could help them in the future.
FICEP Open Hour
The FICEP “Open Hour” is a new format for exchange. The goal is to offer the FICEP members a regular exchange and networking possibility between the members. With this new format the executive committee wants to offer the young generation an attractive setting for exchange and the possibility to dive deeper into several topics.
The next open hour will be in autumn.
