The aim of Inclusive Zones, is to create spaces that are open, accessible and welcoming to all fans regardless of their ethnic origin, national background, gender, disability or sexual orientation.

The Zones include public buildings, such as schools, sports centres, community centres and cultural institutions alongside private buildings such as shops, pubs and businesses. Each of the Inclusive Zones will be visible to visitors through posters and stickers.

The first site to sign up to the scheme was the Irish Embassy in Warsaw.

As part of the initiative each site involved will receive specially designed materials and information about on-going anti-discrimination activities before, during and after EURO 2012, and through participation in this project it is hoped that the building will become part of a broad and lasting network.

The sites are not intended as ‘safe- havens’, responsibility for safety and security in city centres lies with the police and other authorities.

Mobile Fan Zones will also help to promote the Inclusive Zones and the Respect Diversity message during EURO 2012, both in and beyond the host cities. Throughout the duration of the tournament, five special trucks under the heading ‘Fan City Tour’ will visit around 100 cities and towns across Poland.

The Mobile Fan Zones will help contribute to a festive atmosphere through public viewing of the games, community events and educational activities. Around 200,000 people are expected to take part. The zones will also be promoted at the main Fan Zones which will be located in all EURO 2012 host cities.

Click ) for a full list of Inclusive zones . Also, click to show a map illustrating the sites of the Inclusive Zones.

For more information on RESPECT Diversity Inclusive Zones contact Never Again:

www.nigdywiecej.org