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Better in Colours, Better in Sports: Over 500 Survey Participants to Tackle Conversion Practices in Europe

More than 500 people from across Europe responded to the “Better in Colours, Better in Sports” project’s survey during EuroGames Lyon 2025, providing valuable insights into the ongoing issue of conversion practices affecting LGBTQI+ communities in and around sport. The initiative is part of the broader “Meglio a Colori” campaign, developed by Gaynet, EGLSF, and ACT – Against Conversion Therapy, within the framework of Oxfam Italy’s Connecting Spheres project, co-funded by the European Union. Gathering data at EuroGames in Lyon The survey was conducted on the ground during EuroGames Lyon, a flagship sporting event [...]

2025-08-14T13:32:35+02:00Monday, August 11th, 2025 @ 19:41|Categories: 2025, News, Projects|Tags: , |0 Comments

PLUSS Project Partners Meet in Lyon during the Eurogames 2025

During EuroGames Lyon 2025, 17 project partners' representatives gathered in person to review accomplishments and plan the final phase of the +PLUSS project (LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society), which is now nearing completion. With most key results now finalised, this meeting marked a significant milestone and provided partners with the opportunity to reflect on their progress and adjust strategies for the final phase. The work now shifts from development to dissemination and impact. Reflecting on Key Deliverables A key moment came during the conference “Fighting Discrimination, Building Inclusion” at Lyon’s City [...]

2025-08-11T16:54:12+02:00Monday, August 11th, 2025 @ 16:54|Categories: 2025, News, Projects|Tags: , |0 Comments

PLUSS Project at the Heart of the EuroGames Lyon 2025 Conference

As part of the EuroGames Lyon 2025 programme, EGLSF hosted a conference titled “Fighting Discrimination, Building Inclusion: The Legacy of EuroGames for LGBTQI+ Rights in Sport”, highlighting, among other great initiatives on the topic, the Erasmus+ +PLUSS project and its impact on LGBTQI+ inclusion in sport. The conference, which took place in the majestic Grand Salon of Hôtel de Ville, opened with speeches by Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, and Auròre Bergé, France’s Minister for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination. They emphasised sport’s role in shaping inclusive urban culture and committing policy [...]

2025-08-11T16:36:12+02:00Monday, August 11th, 2025 @ 16:36|Categories: 2025, News, Projects|Tags: , |0 Comments

“Better in Colour, Better in Sports” Project Online Meeting: Preparing for Survey Launch at EuroGames 2025

Progress in tackling conversion therapies in Europe On 9 July, an online focus group took place, helping the "Better in Colour, Better in Sports" European research project in progressing towards its goals, which involve addressing the issue of "conversion therapies" in Europe by analysing their prevalence and impact within the LGBTQIA+ community. This online session, moderated by Prof. Baiocco from the Italian University "Roma La Sapienza," was dedicated to thoroughly discussing the project's upcoming survey. The survey, led by Gaynet in partnership with the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), aims to collect [...]

2025-07-19T11:05:36+02:00Saturday, July 19th, 2025 @ 11:05|Categories: 2025, News, Projects|Tags: , |0 Comments

Mark Your Calendars: Conference on LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusion at EuroGames Lyon 2025

As anticipation builds for EuroGames Lyon 2025, Europe's largest inclusive sporting event dedicated to LGBTI+ people, we are excited to announce an important conference cycle titled "Fighting Discrimination, Building Inclusion: The Legacy of EuroGames for LGBTQI+ Rights in Sport". This series of conferences is a key component of the EuroGames Legacy program, designed to have a lasting impact beyond the sporting competitions themselves. The conference cycle aims to provide crucial input for local, national, and European public policies on inclusive sport and to support the development of skills and measures that combat discrimination among players, members, coaches, local authorities, [...]

2025-05-29T11:11:53+02:00Thursday, May 29th, 2025 @ 11:11|Categories: 2025, News|Tags: , |0 Comments
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