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Access to sport and physical activity for all LGBTIQ+ people across Europe
The European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) will work on improving inclusion of LGBTIQ+ communities in physical activity and sport by providing targeted and accelerated opportunities for the most marginalised and least likely to participate individuals, particularly lesbian, non-binary, trans and intersex.
- Organisation:
- European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF)
- Country:
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Europe
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- Pillar:
- Better access to sport, physical activity and healthy diets, with special focus on inclusion and non-discrimination to reach disadvantaged groups
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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