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AGA 2015: The way forward

The EGLSF would like to say “Dj?kuj?!” to our member club KKS for hosting our AGA on the 7th & 8th of March. We would also like to congratulate them on the very successful conference on “Gender and Sexual Diversity in Sport” which was held on March 6th. It was a pleasure to be part of the first ever LGBTI sporting event in Poland, and thank you for the great photos. Assembly During the two days of the assembly, many topics and motions were discussed and passed. One of these motions, presented by the Diversity Committee, regarded the use of [...]

EGLSF2015-05-04T20:39:58+02:00Sunday, March 29th, 2015 @ 21:58|Categories: 2015, AGA, News|Tags: aga|0 Comments

Inspirational documentary Out to Win at BFI Film Festival

Out To Win Inspirational documentary charting the history of homosexuality in competitive sport, with interviewees including Martina Navratilova and Jason Collins. In the competitive world of professional sports, homosexuality continues to be a big issue. So big that it seems no-one wants to talk about it. With so many athletes afraid that coming out will mark the end of their careers, there is a dearth of proud LGBT sportspeople representing the community and empowering future generations. Thankfully, some brave individuals have spoken out about their sexuality and paved the way for change. Told through the words of these pioneers, Malcolm [...]

EGLSF2020-04-19T16:58:21+02:00Thursday, March 26th, 2015 @ 18:11|Categories: 2015, External|0 Comments

World first LGBTQ Ultra Marathon at EuroGames 2015

EuroGames Stockholm 2015 and the organizers Stockholm Marathon Group will together arrange a 50 kilometers (31 miles)race on August 8th 2015. This will be the first LGBTQ Ultra Marathon ever arranged in the world, open for anyone regardless of gender expression, sexuality and nationality. - It’s fantastic that EuroGames is held in Stockholm and wants to collaborate with Stockholm Ultra Marathon. It will certainly mean that 50 km distance will get more participants, but it also feels great to show off what a great running city Stockholm is, says Tommie Nordh, Event Director Stockholm Marathon Group. -We are extremely happy [...]

EGLSF2015-04-28T22:02:56+02:00Saturday, March 21st, 2015 @ 21:53|Categories: 2015, EuroGames, News|0 Comments

Job opportunity with ILGA-Europe: Campaign and Programmes Officer

ILGA-Europe is currently looking for a Campaign and Programmes Officer. ILGA-Europe - the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex Association – is an international non-governmental umbrella organisation bringing together 408 organisations from 45 European countries. The two main pillars of ILGA-Europe's work are: (1) advocacy for human rights and equality for LGBTI people with European organisations (European Union, Council of Europe and Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe) and (2) strengthening the European LGBTI movement through its capacity-building programme. Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 March 2015, 17.00 CET

EGLSF2015-03-16T11:04:59+01:00Monday, March 16th, 2015 @ 11:04|Categories: External|Tags: ILGA-Europe, job|0 Comments

1000 facebook likes!

We hit a new milestone: 1000 likes on Facebook! Thank you all for your support :-)

EGLSF2015-02-24T16:26:26+01:00Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 @ 16:26|Categories: 2015, News|Tags: facebook, social media|0 Comments

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