Filippo
Veglio
Filippo Veglio
Head of Social & Environmental Sustainability
UEFA
Biography
Filippo Veglio is Head of Social and Environmental Sustainability at UEFA, European football's governing body. He works in partnership with Europe’s national associations, leagues and clubs to achieve the mission and targets set out in UEFA’s Football Sustainability Strategy 2030.
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Speaker session
MASTERCLASS BY ANNE FRANK HOUSE
Tackling antisemitism and racism in football through education on and off the pitch
- Protecting democracy and civic space in Europe
Human rights lab / Top 319 - livestream
Despite ongoing efforts, antisemitism and racism remain a common occurrence in football. This masterclass will introduce Anne Frank House’s efforts to eradicate antisemitism and racism in football stadiums and amateur football clubs. The session will take you on a trip through Anne Frank House’s educational projects, and some of the difficulties they faced working with supporters and young amateur footballers. It will highlight the achievements and lessons learned from their work. Ultimately, the session will highlight that countering antisemitism and racism in football requires a common effort by football clubs, football associations, NGOs and local government bodies.
Joram Verhoeven
Project Manager
Anne Frank House
Biography
Joram Verhoeven works as project manager at the Educational Department of Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. He is responsible for coordinating all the educational football projects, working with many Dutch football clubs and the Dutch Football Association, to combat antisemitism, racism and other forms of discrimination.
Country
Speaker session
MASTERCLASS BY ANNE FRANK HOUSE
Tackling antisemitism and racism in football through education on and off the pitch
- Protecting democracy and civic space in Europe
Human rights lab / Top 319 - livestream
Despite ongoing efforts, antisemitism and racism remain a common occurrence in football. This masterclass will introduce Anne Frank House’s efforts to eradicate antisemitism and racism in football stadiums and amateur football clubs. The session will take you on a trip through Anne Frank House’s educational projects, and some of the difficulties they faced working with supporters and young amateur footballers. It will highlight the achievements and lessons learned from their work. Ultimately, the session will highlight that countering antisemitism and racism in football requires a common effort by football clubs, football associations, NGOs and local government bodies.
Rares Voicu
Board Member
European Youth Forum
Biography
Rares Voicu is a passionate activist for the rights of young people. He focuses on meaningful and inclusive participation of children, students and young people in decision-making processes.
Country
Speaker session
MASTERCLASS BY ANNE FRANK HOUSE
Tackling antisemitism and racism in football through education on and off the pitch
- Protecting democracy and civic space in Europe
Human rights lab / Top 319 - livestream
Despite ongoing efforts, antisemitism and racism remain a common occurrence in football. This masterclass will introduce Anne Frank House’s efforts to eradicate antisemitism and racism in football stadiums and amateur football clubs. The session will take you on a trip through Anne Frank House’s educational projects, and some of the difficulties they faced working with supporters and young amateur footballers. It will highlight the achievements and lessons learned from their work. Ultimately, the session will highlight that countering antisemitism and racism in football requires a common effort by football clubs, football associations, NGOs and local government bodies.