JOINT MESSAGE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FROM POLAND AND UKRAINE

4 September 2010

EURO 2012 is not only a big sport tournament, but a historic event in Polish-Ukrainian relations. EURO 2012 is a chance to bring our nations together, to act against divisions, prejudices and xenophobia. EURO 2012 is a chance to promote European humanitarian values, human rights and progress.

On the occasion of today’s friendly game Poland-Ukraine, as football fans we want to proclaim our willingness to cooperate against prejudices and discrimination, to build trust between our nations. We want to use the time ahead of EURO 2012 to build bridges that will be a lasting legacy of the European Championship.