Yearly Archives: 2015

Deeply-embedded homophobic and transphobic attitudes, often combined with a lack of adequate legal protection against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, expose many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTIQ) people of all ages and in all regions of the world to egregious violations of their human rights. In a judgment delivered on May 12, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) clarified that all trans people are protected against discrimination on grounds of gender identity under art. 14 of the Convention (ECHR). This is an important and awaited step. On the occasion of the International Day [...]

Anything which stops people participating and enjoying the game of football has to be tackled and eradicated. One of the areas to be constantly fought is discrimination in whatever form against any group of people or section of our multi-faceted society. Much work has been done in the area of anti-racism, attitudes have been changed and it is now accepted that any form of racism is simply wrong. More than that, it is illegal. Now, the issue of homophobia and transphobia in football needs to be tackled. The game we all love is for everyone – regardless of their sexual [...]

Ireland has spoken, and it’s a resounding “YES” for equality. The people of Ireland have travelled from the 4 corners of the world to take part in the referendum, which came only 22 years after homosexuality was decriminalised. After one of the largest turnouts in a referendum, 62 percent of voters said 'Yes', making Ireland the first country to adopt same-sex marriage via a popular vote. 'Yes' supporters crowded into the courtyard of Dublin Castle to watch in blistering sunshine as results trickled in from around the country were shown on a large screen. They cheered with joy as the [...]

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA (19 May 2015) The Boards of the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) and the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Organization (GLISA) are pleased to   announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development and production of One World Event to be held in 2022. The MOU is a reflection of the results of a Survey available to members of both organizations following Gay Games 9 (third quarter 2014). More than 2,000 responses were received and collated and reflected the desire of the global LGBTIQ for a single sports, human rights, and culture event for 2022. "This was an historic occasion [...]

The Signing of the MoU At ENGSO’s General Assembly the EGLSF and ENGSO (European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. ENGSO is a non-profit umbrella sports organisation, representing National Sport Confederations and National Olympic Committees in Europe. The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding between ENGSO and EGLSF are to: Strengthen general cooperation and partnership between the two organisations; Work together in activities (e.g. in sports events such as EuroGames) and projects promoting sport, and physical activities in Europe, with a special focus on tackling discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; Join [...]