Deliberative Council approves inclusion of clauses to combat racism in Flamengo's statute

Flamengo's Deliberative Council approved, on Tuesday night (August 19), the inclusion of new paragraphs in the Club's Statute, reinforcing in a non-negotiable way the red-black commitment to combating racism, contributing to the construction of a more just, respectful and inclusive society.

With this change, Flamengo now explicitly states in its highest-level document that combating racism must guide all of the club's activities—sports, social, cultural, and professional training. The goal is to broaden the educational scope of the issue, with awareness, prevention, and inclusion policies, as well as appropriate repression of any discriminatory practices.

The fight against racism began to gain institutional traction in 1980, and in 1992, the anti-discrimination clause was expanded and detailed. From now on, any member, director, athlete, employee, or service provider who engages in or encourages racist acts will be subject to the penalties provided for. Members may be suspended for up to one year or expelled in the event of a repeat offense. Employees are subject to dismissal, and service provider contracts may be terminated.

Flamengo has already implemented a series of anti-racist initiatives, including partnerships with relevant organizations such as CUFA, ID_BR, and MUHCAB, the Racial Identity course for employees, the launch of shirt patches featuring the 7 Pillars of the Anti-Racist Struggle, the production of the Anti-Racism Handbook, and campaigns such as the "Anti-Racism" shirt and the "More than Culture, Identity" initiative. All of these reinforce the message of awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity.

Athletes have also received special attention from the club in its efforts to combat racism. Players from the youth, basketball, and women's soccer teams have participated in lectures on the topic, which will continue until the end of October and culminate in the seminar "Valuing Black Culture in Sports."

The topic was approved by acclamation, with 100% of participants voting in favor. The Deliberative Council meeting was attended by 246 council members in person and 624 remotely.