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LGBTIQ+ Sport Observatory Steering Group Meets for the First Time

The LGBTIQ+ Sport Observatory project (EOLHSS) has officially launched its Steering Group activities with a first meeting on 18 June 2026, bringing together experts from academia, sport, and human rights organisations across Europe. The meeting was followed by an online coordination session involving all project partners. This 36-month Erasmus+ Sport project, led by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), seeks to better understand, prevent, and address LGBTIQ+ hate speech in sport while exploring the development of a sustainable European observatory dedicated to the issue. Bringing Together Expertise from Across Europe The Steering Group includes representatives from leading [...]

Luca Arfini2026-06-23T20:44:10+02:00Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @ 20:44|Categories: 2026, EOLHSS, News, Projects|0 Comments

New Research Reveals the Hidden Reality of Conversion Practices

Survey conducted at EuroGames Lyon 2025 highlights the urgent need for action and the transformative role of inclusive sport Across Europe, growing political attention is being paid to so-called conversion practices. Several countries have adopted bans, the European Parliament has repeatedly called for action, and the European Commission has recently announced new initiatives aimed at protecting LGBTQIA+ people from these harmful interventions. Yet an important question remains: how widespread are conversion practices today, and what do they actually look like in the lives of LGBTQIA+ people? A new report published as part of the Better in Colour, Better in Sports project offers important [...]

Luca Arfini2026-06-13T15:37:39+02:00Saturday, June 13th, 2026 @ 15:37|Categories: 2026, Advocacy, News|0 Comments

Announcing the Selected Participants of the GAME for Inclusion Europe Call

The GAME for Inclusion Europe sub-granting call received an enthusiastic response from across the EGLSF community, resulting in the selection of nine grassroots projects from member clubs in eight European countries. Each project addresses inclusion through a distinct lens, ranging from accessibility and anti-racism to leadership, governance and community participation, highlighting the transformative power of sport in building fairer, more inclusive societies. NAME OF THE PROJECT EGLSF SPORT CLUB COUNTRY PROJECT SUMMARY Diversity in motion Asociación Deportiva Cierzo proLGTB SPAIN This pilot initiative aims to create accessible and inclusive sports opportunities for LGBTIQ+ individuals with mobility impairments, while building [...]

Luca Arfini2026-05-25T18:12:39+02:00Monday, May 25th, 2026 @ 18:11|Categories: 2026, News|0 Comments

Play in Colour – An Appeal to European Cities

Play in Colour is a European mobilisation inviting municipalities to take a clear public stand against conversion practices targeting LGBTQIA+ people. The appeal is part of the project Better in Colour, Better in Sports, promoted by Gaynet as part of the “Meglio a Colori” campaign, in partnership with EGLSF and ACT – Against Conversion Therapy, within the framework of the Connecting Spheres initiative funded by the European Union. Why this appeal Across Europe, so-called conversion practices still send a harmful message: that some people must change who they are in order to belong. These practices fuel the rhetoric of deviance, [...]

Martin Munoz2026-05-08T19:11:51+02:00Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 @ 15:59|Categories: 2026, Advocacy, News|0 Comments

SAFE project launches to strengthen safeguarding in grassroots sport

The SAFE (Safeguarding Approaches Focusing on Grassroots Sport Environment) project, which is funded by the Erasmus+ program in the field of sport, officially launched in January 2026. It is led by the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation (ENGSO), with partners from across Europe, including the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), and with different expertise in safeguarding, inclusion, and grassroots sport. A key moment in the project’s development occurred on 18–19 March, when partners gathered in Brussels for the project’s kick-off meeting at the EU Office of the European Olympic Committees. More than ten sports organisations from across Europe participated, [...]

Luca Arfini2026-04-27T09:35:09+02:00Monday, April 27th, 2026 @ 9:35|Categories: 2026, News|0 Comments