That same year, Gianluigi Buffon joined the "Respect Diversity" Programme, through UEFA, which aimed to fight against racism, discrimination and intolerance in football.
Ngawo lowo nyaka, uBuffon wajoyina "Hlonipha Ukuhlukahluka" Uhlelo, ngokusebenzisa i-UEFA, ehlose ukulwa nokucwasana, ukubandlulula nokungabekezelelani kwebhola.