In response to racist abuse suffered by defender Jess Carter at the Women's Euro, UEFA publicly joined other stakeholders in offering support to the affected player and condemning racism, thus reinforcing team unity and solidarity.

UEFA has come under scrutiny after defending its sponsorship deals with major Chinese companies, including Alibaba, BYD, and Vivo, amidst allegations of human rights abuses such as forced labor and discriminatory practices. Critics argue that UEFA’s due diligence processes fall short in upholding labor rights and ethical standards.

UEFA has deployed its dedicated online abuse monitoring platform during the 2023/24 finals, successfully removing 87% of flagged posts and taking a strong stand against racist, hate, homophobic, and sexist abuse. The platform, first introduced in UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, is part of UEFA’s broader commitment to safeguard players and promote respectful discourse online.

UEFA has launched a comprehensive set of measures including a human rights declaration, an independent grievance mechanism, a rapid response system at match venues, and the establishment of a human rights board to ensure an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment during EURO 2024.

UEFA announced a comprehensive set of measures for EURO 2024, including a human rights declaration, an independent grievance mechanism, rapid response teams at venues, an ESG strategy, and the establishment of a human rights board. These initiatives are designed to promote inclusivity, safeguard marginalized communities, and ensure a discrimination-free environment during the tournament.

UEFA has introduced a new framework aimed at establishing best practice standards in governance for its 55 member associations, focusing on democracy, transparency, integrity, and control mechanisms. The framework, approved by UEFA’s Executive Committee last September, is set to strengthen internal governance and promote accountability across European football.

UEFA announced that during this week’s Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, and Women’s Champions League matches, it will display in-stadium perimeter board messages promoting human rights in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR), underscores UEFA’s commitment to anti-discrimination, inclusion, and social justice.

UEFA and the German FA (DFB) jointly signed a Human Rights Declaration for Euro 2024, committing to uphold human rights, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination during the tournament. The pact was signed at the Sport and Human Rights conference in Berlin, reflecting an effort to ensure that the event promotes democratic values and respects human rights.

UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB) unveiled a comprehensive human rights declaration for UEFA EURO 2024, committing to upholding diversity, inclusion, non-discrimination, and broader human rights protections throughout the tournament. The declaration was announced at a Sport and Human Rights conference in Berlin on November 14, 2023, with input from various human rights experts and stakeholders.

UEFA, through its UEFA EURO 2024 tournament, is implementing robust fair supply chain practices. By voluntarily applying the principles of the German supply chain act and conducting human rights risk analyses in collaboration with host cities and the German government, UEFA is setting new standards for social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The initiative also includes the creation of around 500 on-site positions, emphasizing job creation and fair labor practices.