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Join EGLSF’s Webinar with EuroGames Hosts – December 4th at 20:00 CET

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on December 4th, 2024, at 20:00 CET, featuring the teams behind EuroGames Bern 2023, Vienna 2024, and Lyon 2025. This is your chance to learn about the EuroGames, hear from the hosts about their experiences, and explore the event's lasting impact on LGBTQ+ sports and communities. Whether you’re interested in attending or considering a bid for EuroGames 2028, this webinar offers valuable insights. Register now and get the latest updates through Google Form link. Webinar Agenda: EuroGames Date: December 4th, 2024 Time: 20:00 CET (Central European Time) [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2024-12-04T11:56:12+01:00Saturday, November 30th, 2024 @ 13:39|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: EGLSF|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

PLUSS: Building a Sustainable and Impactful Organization

EGLSF welcomes the first in a series of articles around the PLUSS project, in collaboration with project partners. This piece delves into the impactful work of Out For The Win, a Flemish non-profit organization dedicated to fostering inclusive and accessible sports for everyone. As Out For The Win secured project funding, the organization experienced rapid growth that exceeded the capacity of its volunteer base. The demand for services outstripped available volunteers, and there was a need for a structured framework to onboard new team members effectively. Consequently, the board faced [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2024-10-29T18:35:25+01:00Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 @ 18:35|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: EGLSF, PLUSS|0 Comments

EGLSF Participates in the ENSGO webinar on Transforming Sports through Accessibility

On 25th September the ENGSO EWS Committee organised a webinar that discussed some of the many elements that help make events welcoming. Sarah Townsend, EWS member and EGLSF representative, introduced the new ENGSO guidelines “HOSTING INCLUSIVE EVENTS - Accessibility Guidelines for ENGSO events” which were developed by EWS in consultation with many ENGSO members. Discussions then focused on the implementation of the guidelines at the upcoming ENGSO European Sport Platform in Prishtina, Kosovo in November 2024, and with the guiding principle of ‘nothing about us without us’, what accessibility looks [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2024-10-23T17:33:53+02:00Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 @ 17:21|Categories: 2024, News|0 Comments

EGLSF Celebrates Erasmus+ Days: Striving Beyond with EU Projects in Sports

As the #ErasmusDays unfold from October 14th to 19th, EGLSF takes this opportunity to shine a spotlight on three of its impactful EU projects: PLUSS, MESIS, and WSRO. These initiatives reflect EGLSF's commitment to promoting inclusion and combating discrimination in sports while enhancing educational opportunities across Europe. 6 Days to Make Europe Shine! The #ErasmusDays is an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme, bringing together participants from various backgrounds—students, teachers, professionals, and citizens—to celebrate the benefits and opportunities created by the programme. This year marks the 8th edition of [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2024-10-19T11:41:44+02:00Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 @ 17:07|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: EGLSF, MESIS, PLUSS|0 Comments