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FIFA Approves Social Cause Armbands for Women's World Cup After Banning Rainbow Armband

Overview

  • Players at the Women's World Cup cannot wear the rainbow armband or OneLove armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
  • FIFA has approved eight different captain's armbands for the Women's World Cup, including a "Unite for Inclusion" option.
  • The armbands were developed in collaboration with national federations and the United Nations human rights office.
  • The armbands at the Women's World Cup do not explicitly mention LGBTQ rights, but focus on themes of gender equality and inclusion.
  • FIFA aims to use the World Cup to highlight important social causes and create awareness.

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