As has been highlighted in the past, soccer is no human-rights-haven; on the contrary a lot needs to be done to make sure that human rights are applied in stadiums and around, particularly non-discrimination. It is thus a welcome BBC-read that FIFA  is taking steps to have more sanctions in place to reduce discriminatory behavior on and particularly around the soccer fields.

A soccer team with a “say no to racism” banner © FIFA

An ICRC campaign highlighting the effects of destroying health care facilities:

© ICRC campaign on health service protection