Human Rights Advisory Board announced for UEFA EURO 2028

UEFA has set up a Human Rights Advisory Board for UEFA EURO 2028 to provide independent advice to guide the tournament’s preparation and delivery.

The board met in person for the first time following the Sporting Chance Forum in London on 10–11 November. It builds on the human rights approach developed for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany and UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland, and supports our wider efforts to advance human rights across European football.

Supporting the delivery of a responsible tournament

The body provides a forum for constructive dialogue, external perspectives and specialist advice on the identification, prevention and mitigation of human rights risks associated with delivering EURO 2028.

Its work informs the tournament’s human rights due diligence, stakeholder engagement and practical measures to address risks. The board also helps ensure that a wide range of perspectives, including those of potentially affected groups, are considered as preparations progress.

A broad range of expertise

Chaired by UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister, the board brings together expertise in human rights, equality and inclusion, tournament delivery, and supporter and player welfare. Its members are:

• Laura McAllister: UEFA vice-president and chair of the Human Rights Advisory Board
• William Rook: Deputy chief executive officer, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
• Andrea Florence: Executive director, Sport & Rights Alliance
• Ronan Evain: Executive director, Football Supporters Europe
• John Morrison: Independent business and human rights expert
• Piara Powar: Executive director, Fare Network
• Gillian Unsworth: UK & Ireland 2028 representative
• Susan Ahern SC: UK & Ireland 2028 representative
• Paul Elliott: Former player and equality, diversity and inclusion expert

From commitment to implementation

The board considers human rights across the initiatives contributing to the delivery of EURO 2028, helping us and our partners remain agile and proactive as risks and circumstances evolve throughout preparations and the tournament itself.

Its advice supports the translation of human rights commitments into practical action, and contributes to meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the tournament lifecycle.

"EURO 2028 is an opportunity for UEFA and the four host nations of Wales, England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland to demonstrate how human rights can be embedded in the planning and delivery of a major sporting event," said McAllister. "The Human Rights Advisory Board brings valuable independent perspectives and constructive challenge, helping us remain proactive as preparations evolve and turn our commitments into practical outcomes."

At a later date, all parties will sign a declaration pledging to uphold and protect human rights during the tournament.