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EGLSF successful in European Commission bid

The European Commission published the results of the 2018 Call for proposals "Exchanges and mobility in sport". We are extremely pleased to announce that EGLSF is one of the 7 successful recipients of the project funding with our proposal : "Development of LGBTQ sports clubs in Central and Eastern Europe". This call aims to contribute to the efforts of sport organisations by supporting the learning mobility of their staff. Exchanges of people, ideas and good practices can be beneficial for the individuals, for their organisations and for sport and society as a whole. Seven projects were selected for a total budget of EUR [...]

Sarah Townsend2018-11-21T10:35:58+01:00Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 @ 10:35|Categories: 2018, External, Press Release, Projects|Tags: Development of LGBTQ sports clubs in Central and Eastern Europe, EC bid, EGLSF, Erasmus+ Sport|0 Comments

EGLSF backing Nilla Fischer film for Strong Is… initiative

In the run up to the Women's World Cup 2019 in France, the EGLSF is backing the launch of the UEFA Together WePlayStrong campaign, Strong Is… Nilla Fischer film. Strong Is ... is a three-part documentary series which follows the journeys of the most distinguished players and personalities in the women’s game [of football]. The EGLSF is supportive of all initiatives that motivate more women to take part in organised sport and applauds all individuals and organisations who push for progress in the fight against discrimination in sport based on gender identity & sexual orientation. Read about Swedish International Nilla Fischer, who speaks candidly [...]

Sarah Townsend2020-04-19T16:58:15+02:00Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 @ 14:45|Categories: 2018, Advocacy, Press Release|0 Comments

EGLSF voted to ENGSO Equality Within Sports committee

The ENGSO General Assembly in Visby, Sweden was an important landmark for the EGLSF this year. Our application to be an associate member of ENGSO was accepted, and our board member David Hofstetter was voted to the ENGSO “Equality Within Sports” committee for a two-year term. Other committee members are: Niina Toroi (Chair) – Olympic Team Finland, Ioanna Karyofylli, Ελληνική Παραολυμπιακή Ομάδα - Hellenic Paralympic Team, Rachel May - Engso Youth, Anabela Sousa Vaz dos Reis - Confederação do Desporto Portugal. We look forward to working with ENGSO to make sure that LGBT+ rights within sports are represented at the [...]

Sarah Townsend2020-04-19T16:58:15+02:00Monday, June 11th, 2018 @ 13:20|Categories: 2018, Advocacy, Announcements, News, Press Release|Tags: engso, EWS committee, LGBT+ rights in Sport|0 Comments

EGLSF at VOICE dissemination meeting in Vienna

The EGLSF and other European sports partners of the VOICE project on sexual harassment and abuse in sport met in Vienna on June 5 - 6 to finalize the project dissemination strategy. Partners reviewed the education materials produced within the project, provided additional recommendations before final distribution and defined dissemination activities beyond the project’s timeline which concludes end of June. Voices for truth and dignity – combatting sexual violence in European Sport through the voices of those affected (VOICE) - is a two-and-a-half-year project, co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, giving voices to survivors of sexual violence [...]

Sarah Townsend2020-04-19T16:58:15+02:00Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 13:33|Categories: 2018, Advocacy, News, Press Release|0 Comments

EGLSF co-president elected to CC Bureau of EPAS

The EGLSF is pleased to announce that Annette Wachter, co-president, was re-elected to the Consultative Committee (CC) Bureau of the Enlarged partial Agreement on Sport of the Council of Europe (EPAS). The CC is a partnership body which gives its opinion on the programme of activities and provides advice for the decisions of the Governing Board. The CC elected a new Bureau at its meeting on Monday, the 14th of May in Strasbourg, France: Jens Sejer Andersen, Play the Game, CC President, Michal Buchel, FIAS, CC Vice-President, Annette Wachter, EGLSF, CC Bureau member , Laura Capranica, EAS, CC Bureau member Carlos [...]

Sarah Townsend2020-04-19T16:58:15+02:00Thursday, May 24th, 2018 @ 18:53|Categories: 2018, Announcements, EPAS, News, Press Release|Tags: EPAS|0 Comments