Anna Lindh Foundation

Right to Play for All - Football Unites People!

Thematic area: International/Cultural relations

Language: English

26 February 2026, Shkodër, Albania

By the initiative of the Young Intellectuals Hope organization, with the support of FARE Network and in cooperation with KF Vllaznia and Shkodra Municipality, the global campaign against racism and homophobia was brought to Albania, under the powerful motto “Right to Play for All.”

The event brought together 30 young people from diverse backgrounds, alongside Vllaznia football players from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Mauritania, to reflect on the true mission of football: promoting inclusion, respect, and unity through sport.

As part of the campaign, participants watched a documentary exhibition promoting respect, integrity, and inclusion in sport. The event continued with an open discussion session featuring Vllaznia players from the aforementioned countries, who shared their personal experiences living and playing in Albania.

The players expressed gratitude for the hospitality they had received, which once again reaffirmed that football is much more than a game. It is a powerful tool to fight discrimination, inspire youth, and promote equality.