CURE

More than 500 people from across Europe responded to the “Better in Colours, Better in Sports” project’s survey during EuroGames Lyon 2025, providing valuable insights into the ongoing issue of conversion practices affecting LGBTQI+ communities in and around sport. The initiative is part of the broader “Meglio a Colori” campaign, developed by Gaynet, EGLSF, and ACT – Against Conversion Therapy, within the framework of Oxfam Italy’s Connecting Spheres project, co-funded by the European Union. Gathering data at EuroGames in Lyon The survey was conducted on the ground during EuroGames Lyon, a flagship sporting event [...]

Progress in tackling conversion therapies in Europe On 9 July, an online focus group took place, helping the "Better in Colour, Better in Sports" European research project in progressing towards its goals, which involve addressing the issue of "conversion therapies" in Europe by analysing their prevalence and impact within the LGBTQIA+ community. This online session, moderated by Prof. Baiocco from the Italian University "Roma La Sapienza," was dedicated to thoroughly discussing the project's upcoming survey. The survey, led by Gaynet in partnership with the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), aims to collect [...]