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PLUSS Online Meeting: Moving towards the last phase of the Project

On 9 June 2025, the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) and its partners in the Erasmus+ Sport project, + PLUSS (LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society), met online to mark the successful conclusion of their development strategies' implementation phase. This period, which lasted from August 2024 to May 2025, has brought exceptional results, significantly advancing inclusivity within sports at the grassroots level. Laying the Foundation: Capacity Building and Collaboration The essence of these successful strategies emerged from intensive capacity-building initiatives. In October 2023, a session in Budapest focused on [...]

Erika Patrikainen2025-06-23T09:38:17+02:00Monday, June 23rd, 2025 @ 9:38|Categories: 2025, News, Projects|Tags: EGLSF, PLUSS|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 [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-06-23T11:51:04+02:00Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 17:30|Categories: 2024, LBTIWA, News, Projects|Tags: EGLSF, Erasmus+ Sport, FLINTA|0 Comments

LBTI Women Active

PROJECT NEWS ABOUT THE PROJECT The LBTI*Women*Active project, led by the EGLSF, aims to drive significant change in the inclusion and participation of LBTQI women in grassroots sport across Europe. As the project leader, EGLSF brings its extensive experience and commitment to promoting diversity and equality within the sporting community, spearheading a collaborative effort to build a more inclusive sports landscape for LBTQI women. Over the next two years, the project will establish a strong network of LBTQI women athletes, leaders, and coaches, facilitating cross-border exchange and fostering new ideas [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-05-06T20:05:47+02:00Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 16:51|Categories: 2025, LBTIWA, Projects|Tags: Erasmus+ Sport, FLINTA|0 Comments

Council of Europe Adopts Historic Resolution on the Rights of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women

In October 2024, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) approved the first-ever resolution specifically addressing the rights of lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women. This landmark resolution recognizes the unique challenges faced by LBQ women, who experience both gender-based violence and discrimination due to their sexual orientation. A Historic Move for Equality The resolution, authored by PACE rapporteur Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo, aims to raise awareness of the struggles faced by LBQ women and calls for legal protections and support. Fresko-Rolfo emphasized the report’s intersectional approach, highlighting the compounded discrimination LBQ women face—especially racialized [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2024-11-22T15:28:00+01:00Friday, November 22nd, 2024 @ 15:28|Categories: 2024, News, Projects|0 Comments

WSRO project partners at Paris 2024 Olympics

Partners of the European Erasmus+ project “LBTI women in Sport - Research & Outcomes” (WSRO) were present from 5-10 August at the Olympics 2024 in Paris conducting a survey to understand the situation of women in sport across Europe. We conducted surveys at several sites in Paris including the Rosa Bonheur sur Seine which hosted the Pride House, ELLES Bar, Les Aimant·e·s and La Mutinerie where we talked with many LBTI women and collected an amazing number of responses. A big thank you to all the hosts for welcoming us! We were also present during [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-05-06T19:41:26+02:00Sunday, August 18th, 2024 @ 12:51|Categories: 2024, News, Projects, WSRO|Tags: Erasmus+ Sport, FLINTA|0 Comments