"I will remain strong in the fight against racism," said the Brazilian, who received the award from the Prince of Monaco.
"It is a very sad thing to talk about racism nowadays, but we have to continue in the fight so that people suffer less.
"Very happy to receive this award and to help many children in Brazil.
He put Brazil on a different level and people respect Brazilian players thanks to the great legacy he left," Vinicius said.
Reporting by Fernando Kallas; additional reporting by Janina Nuno Rios Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Stephanie Lecocq, Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Prince of Monaco, Pele, " Vinicius, Vini, Fernando Kallas, Janina Nuno Rios, Christian Radnedge
Organizations:
Soccer Football, Chatelet Theatre, Rights, Real Madrid, Real, Vini Jr . Institute, Thomson
Locations:
Paris, France, Brazil