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Call for Selection: Illustrator for the PLUSS Project

The European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) is seeking an Illustrator to contribute to the Erasmus+ funded project, PLUSS – LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society. This role involves creating visual content to effectively communicate the findings of a research report titled The Story of LGBTQI+ Sport in Europe, conducted by the German Sport University Cologne. Click here or see below the full description: How to apply Please send your application to applications@eglsf.info with [...]

2025-01-23T12:27:36+01:00Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 @ 12:27|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: , |0 Comments

Empowering LGBTQI+ Leaders: Action Learning in the PLUSS Project

The Erasmus+ PLUSS project, led by EGLSF, began the new year with an inspiring online workshop designed to support LGBTQI+ sport leaders in their ongoing battle against discrimination. Held on January 20th, the session introduced participants to the action learning methodology, a powerful tool that fosters collaborative problem-solving and strategic development. What is Action Learning? Action learning is a dynamic process where a group of peers helps an individual reflect on and resolve a specific challenge they are facing. The key to this approach is the role of the group: [...]

2025-01-22T12:19:46+01:00Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 @ 12:19|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: , |0 Comments

PLUSS: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Athletes through Sports and Solidarity

In the third installment of our PLUSS project series, we shine a spotlight on Team München, Bavaria's largest queer sports club. Founded in 1999, Team München has grown into a dynamic force within the local LGBTQIA+ community, offering a welcoming space for athletes of all backgrounds to engage in sport while fostering inclusivity, solidarity, and equality. With nearly 1,000 members and an impressive array of over 19 sports on offer, Team München not only provides opportunities for athletic achievement but also actively advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and social change. This article explores Team München's inspiring journey, its community initiatives, [...]

2025-01-17T14:23:20+01:00Friday, January 17th, 2025 @ 14:23|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: , |0 Comments

LBTI Women Active Project Kick-Off

On Monday, December 2, 2024, partners of the LBTI*Women*Active project gathered virtually for the official launch of this exciting two-year initiative, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The project’s primary goal is to enhance the inclusion and participation of LBTQI women in grassroots sport across Europe. About the project:  The project aims to achieve this by building a transnational network of LBTQI women athletes, leaders, and coaches in grassroots sport. By facilitating collaboration and the exchange of best practices, LBTQI*Women*Active seeks to develop innovative approaches to inclusion [...]

2024-12-29T10:56:28+01:00Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 17:30|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: |0 Comments

MARS Launches “Open Sport Youth”

Marseille Rainbow Sports Launches "Open Sport Youth" Program to Empower LGBTQI+ Youth in Sport On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Marseille Rainbow Sports (MARS) officially launched the "Open Sport Youth - Sporting Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Youth" program, with the first in a series of taster sessions designed to introduce local LGBTQI+ youth to a variety of sports. This initiative aims to create inclusive pathways for LGBTQI+ young people to engage in regular sports activities and foster a sense of belonging within the local sports community. The Open Sport Youth program is [...]

2025-01-07T11:05:19+01:00Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 11:52|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: |0 Comments