Description of the Pledge

This pledge will tackle the barriers that continue to prevent LGBTIQ+ communities from accessing and participating in physical activity and sport.

A specific focus within this pledge is to provide targeted and accelerated opportunities for the most marginalised and least likely to participate individuals specifically lesbian*, non-binary, trans and intersex people.

EGLSF stands for inclusion, diversity and equal access to sport for all.

Specific activities that we will undertake to fulfil our pledge

• build the network and develop the capacity of LGBTIQ+ individuals  and grassroots sports clubs across Europe
• develop partnerships and collaborations with mainstream physical activity and sports organisations to improve inclusion and integration of LGBTIQ+ communities
• awareness campaign on the benefits of taking part in inclusive sport events
• awareness campaign offering visibility to LBTIQ+ women* in sport
• advocate for and promote inclusive sport through sporting events that enable everyone to participate
• challenge and advocate for the rights of LGBTIQ+ athletes and participants to be included and protected in our sporting venues and by our governing bodies and institutions
• highlight barriers that the LGBTIQ+ sporting community face and promote good practices and ways in which these barriers can be overcome

Expected measurable outcomes

• A stronger European network of LGBTIQ+ communities , groups and clubs
• Higher numbers of participants in inclusive sports events
• Greater representation of more marginalised groups able to access and participate in physical activity and sport
• More stakeholders across Europe doing more to improve access and participation of LGBTIQ+ individuals in sport