This article is an editor’s statement from us in the global travel guide Travel Explorations. It reflects our values and our clear stand against racism, discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of intolerance, in football and throughout society.
We must raise awareness and support global action against racism, discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of intolerance. As the UN campaign says on its website: “Learn, Speak Up, Act!”.
Remembering 22nd July
On 22 July, we in Norway remember the 77 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks in Oslo and on the small island Utøya in 2011. They were attacked by a right-wing extremist driven by hatred, racism and intolerance.
This day reminds us that hate must never be ignored or allowed to become normal. At our global travel guide Travel Explorations, we stand for openness, democracy and respect for all people. Our experiences travelling around the world have shown us that we have far more in common than what divides us.
We will never forget 22 July in Norway. Love and humanity must always be stronger than hate. This belief comes from my own experiences travelling around the world, not from the constant stream of negative stories in the media. Wherever I have travelled, I have met ordinary people who welcomed me with kindness, warmth and hospitality. These personal encounters have taught me that we share far more than what divides us.
25th anniversary of the DDPA
The Durban Declaration and Programme of Action is a global plan for racial justice and equality (published 31st August 2024 on UN website). It calls on every country to take real action against racism, discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance. Yet racism still harms communities, politics, media, sport and the online world. No country is free from it, and words must now become action.
Learn more about the eight UN Human Rights anti-racism mandates, mechanisms and treaties, including the solutions they offer in fighting racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Read more ……
Travel Explorations`mission
At Travel Explorations, we believe travelling should bring people closer together, and not drive them apart. Yet across the world, xenophobia, racism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred and the persecution of Christians and other minorities are rising.
Hate speech is no longer confined to society’s fringes. It is spreading through social media, political rhetoric and extremist movements, turning migrants, refugees, women and minority communities into targets.
Travel teaches us that our differences are not something to fear, but something to understand and respect. Wherever we go, we share a responsibility to meet people with openness, curiosity.
At Travel Explorations, we want the best for all people around the world. We believe travel should build bridges, create understanding and bring people closer together. Everyone deserves to be met with respect, kindness and dignity, regardless of nationality, religion, culture, gender or background.
The world belongs to all of us, and its diversity is something to celebrate. Through travel, we hope to encourage openness, curiosity and a deeper respect for our shared humanity and dignity. Our common humanity must always be stronger than the forces seeking to divide us.
The World Cup in football is over, but the fight against racism must continue!
Stein Morten Lund, 22nd July 2026
Additional information
Travel Explorations has published many articles about football, particularly Liverpool FC, its rich history, passionate supporters and strong musical culture. Our articles about football go far beyond the game on the pitch. They explore football unity, friendship, culture, and songs and the sense of belonging the sport creates for people from all walks of life.
Some of them are:
- World Cup 2026 - From football coming home to football going down
- Argentinean football - life or death?
- Ukraine vs Nazis - The football Death Match Second World War - Victory
- When Football Turned Ugly – The Most Brutal Matches in History
- Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz – High-Altitude Football
- Liverpool’s Footballing History – When the Pitch Becomes a Stage for the Unexpected
- Liverpool FC vs Saint-Étienne 1977 – Anfield Rocks
- Ten Years Since the Spion Kop – Anfield Road
- Songs About Life, the City and Liverpool Football Club
- Liverpool Football Club – Songs to Sing for the Best Support
- Famous Quotes That Show the Genuine Liverpool Spirit
- Klopp: Bring the Noise – The Art of Great Leadership
Travel Explorations therefore presents football as more than a sport. The articles connect it with travel, cities, music, history, supporter culture and human emotions, with Liverpool FC holding a particularly important place.
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