Kick It Out launched the Take A Stand campaign in October to encourage people across the football community to take an action or make a pledge in the fight against discrimination; Women's Super League and Championship teams to wear shirt patches from this weekend
Thursday 10 December 2020 18:49, UK
Women's Super League and Championship teams will wear shirt patches depicting the logo for Kick it Out's Take a Stand campaign from this weekend.
The campaign, launched in October, encourages people across the football community to take an action or make a pledge in the fight against discrimination.
The Football Association said in a statement released on Thursday: "Clubs across the top two divisions have been invited to wear shirt patches depicting the Take a Stand logo to highlight an ongoing commitment to driving positive change on and off the pitch.
"All clubs are supportive of The FA's and Kick It Out's commitment to delivering a game free from discrimination, however some clubs will show their support by wearing the logo on their training tops, or through alternative campaigns they had already planned to tackle this issue.
"All clubs that accept the invitation to don the Take a Stand logo on their shirts will do so for the remainder of the season to highlight the respective league's commitment to driving discrimination out of football."
Edleen John, the FA's international, corporate affairs and co-partner for equality, diversity and inclusion director, said: "We are committed to delivering a game that is free from discrimination and it is important that everybody plays their part in helping to achieve that.
"Take A Stand will give fans and others involved in the game the impetus to support us on this journey and tackle this issue head-on.
"We know that discrimination exists in society and often manifests itself through football, and only by working together across the game to drive meaningful change through action, can we truly ensure the game is a safe and enjoyable environment for all."
