The leadership of Independent Pan African Youth Parliament stands united in its determination to tackle racism and remove all forms of discrimination from the game of football in particular and sports in general. As from September 2024 when they shall assemble in Johannesburg South Africa for its maiden African Affairs Round Table (ARTS) IPAYP in partnership with AIC4SDGS, powered by it's directorate of sports will reinforce the message that hate and discrimination will not be tolerated at any level of football and action will be taken against perpetrators.

As an African based organisation, we are urging fans and participants to report discrimination wherever they see it or hear it, to help make football a safer place for everyone. Independent Pan African Youth Parliament and it's partners are actively working with clubs and authorities, and remain committed to collaborating further with each other, to ensure those who are found guilty of racist or discriminatory behaviour face strong consequences for their actions.

Suggested sanctions include stadium bans, legal prosecutions and custodial sentences for those found guilty of discriminatory behaviour in either the stadium or online, with additional potential points deductions for clubs within the grassroots game. Education and restorative justice initiatives will also be implemented where appropriate.

This will build on the ongoing work to address unacceptable, discriminatory and illegal behaviour across the game. The Protect the Game initiative as was launched in most part of UK and Europe which aims to ensure that the actions of the minority do not spoil the game for all should be sustained. In recent years, football authorities have worked as a group to combat online abuse. We will continue to pressure social media companies to do more to tackle hate on their platforms.

Together, we will continue our work to make football a safer, more welcoming, and more enjoyable space for everyone.