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PLUSS Online Partnership Meeting: Planning for the Future of LGBTQIA+ Sports

On March 28th, 2025, the PLUSS (LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society) project partners gathered virtually for a crucial online meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to align on upcoming activities and discuss strategies for improving key deliverables in the next phase of the project. This meeting was pivotal in shaping the future direction of the project, which aims to empower LGBTQIA+ individuals and foster greater inclusivity within the sporting community. Key Discussion Points: Shaping the Future of LGBTQIA+ Sports A significant part of the discussion centered [...]

2025-03-31T04:44:58+02:00Monday, March 31st, 2025 @ 4:44|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: , |0 Comments

Charting Progress: Implementing Pan Idræt’s Strategic Plan

In the sixth and last article of our PLUSS project series, we reflect on the strides Pan Idræt Danmark has made in implementing its 2024-25 strategic plan. As part of the Erasmus+ project LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society, we have seen remarkable progress across advocacy, membership, governance, and events. This article highlights our accomplishments so far and outlines the next steps on our journey toward building a more inclusive sports community for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Denmark. Advocacy: Expanding Our Reach A key milestone in 2024 was the [...]

2025-03-31T04:33:56+02:00Monday, March 31st, 2025 @ 4:33|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: , |0 Comments

Empowering LGBTQIA+ Athletes: Out In Slovenija’s Inclusive Sports Movement

In the fifth installment of our PLUSS project series, we turn our attention to Out In Slovenija, a pioneering sports association committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals to engage in sports and recreational activities. Founded in 2010, this grassroots organization has played a vital role in promoting a healthy, active lifestyle for the LGBTQIA+ community in Slovenia, while also championing inclusivity at the national and international levels. A Brief History: From Grassroots to Advocacy Out In Slovenija's roots trace back to 2001 when its community first began [...]

2025-03-31T04:24:39+02:00Monday, March 31st, 2025 @ 4:24|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: , |0 Comments

New Erasmus+ Projects Funded: A Step Forward for Inclusion and Gender Equality in Sport

We are excited to announce that two new projects, funded under the Erasmus+ programme, are set to launch, with EGLSF playing a key role in both initiatives. Queer Camino – Mindful Steps Towards Inclusion “Queer Camino” offers a unique and transformative professional development opportunity for youth workers, centered around a 7-day pilgrimage walk from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. This experience combines physical journeying with reflective practice to cultivate self-awareness, deepen understanding of inclusion and diversity, and promote LGBTQI+ rights and advocacy. The pilgrimage, paired with daily sessions facilitated by experienced trainers, will [...]

2025-03-25T12:58:20+01:00Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 @ 12:58|Categories: 2025, News|Tags: |0 Comments

MESIS: The MOOC for becoming an Outsport Coach is ready!

The main output of the MESIS project, where EGLSF is a partner, is finally ready!  After the training of trainers (Sofia, 2023) and the Capacity Building Sessions (CBS) held in Rome, Ljubljana, and Lisbon (in 2024), aimed at creating inclusive sports communities for LGBTQI+ individuals through education and sport, the Outsport e-learning course is finally online in English and will be soon be available also in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian and Bulgarian. Building on the success of the Outsport project, endorsed by the EU Commission and the World Health Organisation, this e-learning course is [...]

2025-03-25T12:23:17+01:00Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 @ 12:23|Categories: 2025, News|Tags: , |0 Comments