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01/10/2026

Making inequalities visible and addressing them starts with collecting high-quality equality data. On 30 September and 1 October, EGLSF General Secretary, Javier Pellón, participated in the High-level Roundtable on Equality Data in Brussels, organised with support from the Irish Presidency.

The event brought together civil society, policymakers, equality bodies, researchers, and EU institutions to discuss how improved equality data can reveal discrimination, understand people’s lived experiences, and translate equality commitments into practical action.

For LGBTIQ+ communities, reliable and inclusive data is crucial. It ensures that inequalities are recognised, understood, and addressed.

We were glad to bring the perspectives of inclusive sports and LGBTIQ+ communities to this significant discussion. 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺

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27/09/2026

The European Gay & Le***an Sport Federation Board came together in Torremolinos, Spain for our latest Board meeting, hosted by Diversport 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 Torremolinos 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Over the weekend, we worked through a packed agenda, including updates on EuroGames 2027, 2028 and 2029, preparations for the upcoming AGA in Hamburg, our 2027 planning and budgeting, ongoing projects, and the continued development of EGLSF’s work to combat exclusion and discrimination in sport.

Beyond the Board meeting, we were very happy to join Diversport Torremolinos for their AGA and take part in their sports event organised as part of the European Week of Sport, with a focus on Trans Lives Matter. It was a great opportunity to connect with the local LGBTIQ+ sports community, exchange experiences and, most importantly, share some time together through sport. 🏃‍♀️🏳️‍⚧️

A big thank you to Diversport Torremolinos for welcoming us, hosting our Board meeting and giving us the opportunity to learn more about their work creating safe, inclusive and non-judgmental spaces for LGBTIQ+ people through sport and community activities. 💜

23/09/2026

🏛️Does your organisation run an inspiring, inclusive sport initiative?
We want to hear from you!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️As part of the Play in Colour campaign, we are collecting good practices from EGLSF member organisations to inspire cities across Europe.

Selected initiatives will:
✨ Be featured across the social media channels of EGLSF and all Play in Colour partners, giving your project European visibility.

📘 Become part of a resource pack for municipalities, helping cities discover concrete actions they can support and replicate together with LGBTQIA+ sport organisations.

If your initiative is making sport more inclusive, this is your opportunity to share it with Europe.
📝 Fill in the form: https://bit.ly/4wAMK7R

Thanks to Outsport for supporting the collection of good practices.

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21/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Feeling safe can make the difference between taking part in sport and staying away.

In this video, Javier Gil Quintana, professor and researcher at the Universitat de València - UV, shares how discovering LGBTIQ+ sports clubs gave him the opportunity to meet people like him and find spaces where he could feel safe and included.

For many LGBTIQ+ people, sport is still not a space where they feel comfortable being themselves. Inclusive clubs and communities can help change that, creating opportunities to connect, participate and belong without fear of judgement or discrimination.

That’s why Play in Colour is calling on cities across Europe to support inclusive sporting environments and take a clear stand against conversion practices.

📢 Like and share this video
🏛️ Tag your city and local representatives
📩 Send the Play in Colour appeal to your municipality
🤝 Invite your city to sign the appeal

🔗 Read the appeal here: https://www.eglsf.info/play-in-colour

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16/09/2026

🏉🌈 With support from the EGLSF’s GAME grant, co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (EU), Libera Rugby Club is taking concrete steps to make rugby more accessible, welcoming and safer for LGBTQI+ people, newcomers and beginners, with particular attention to FLINTA and TIN people.

From safeguarding and reporting procedures to a new Welcome Protocol and practical guidance for coaches and volunteers, the project is turning inclusive values into everyday practice.

👉 Read the full story and discover how Libera Rugby is working to make inclusive rugby not only visible, but operational, measurable and sustainable: https://www.eglsf.info/blog/project-news-13/libera-rugby-strengthens-queer-accessibility-through-safer-and-more-inclusive-welcoming-practices-30

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15/09/2026

Meet the speakers!

We’re excited to introduce the experts joining our upcoming “Better in Colour, Better in Sports!” Webinar, happening on 24 September at 18:00 CEST.

Bringing together knowledge from LGBTQIA+ sport, advocacy, community building and inclusive events, our speakers will share first-hand experiences, practical examples and lessons learned from across Europe.

From building safer sporting spaces and stronger local partnerships to exploring the lasting legacy of the EuroGames, expect different perspectives united by one goal: making sport a place where everyone can participate and belong. 🌈

Get to know them in the graphics below.

🔗 You can still register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sNZP2L5lSxaycqIDYTDt1A #/registration

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14/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Belonging starts with being able to show up as yourself without hiding who you are to fit in.

In this video, Margot Gysbrechts highlights why creating truly inclusive environments for LGBTIQ+ people matters, while drawing attention to the continued impact of conversion practices across Europe.

At the heart of Play in Colour is a simple principle: there is nothing about LGBTIQ+ people that needs to be “fixed”. Everyone deserves to be respected, supported and valued for who they are.

That’s why we are calling on cities across Europe to take a clear public stand against conversion practices.

And you can help bring the appeal to your city:

📢 Share the campaign
📩 Send the appeal to your municipality
🏛️ Tag your city and local representatives
🤝 Help us connect with decision-makers across Europe

Acceptance should never come with conditions. Let’s make sure our cities send that message loud and clear.

🔗 https://www.eglsf.info/play-in-colour

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10/09/2026

How can municipalities and LGBTQIA+ sport organisations work together to make sport more inclusive and create lasting social change?

Join our upcoming online webinar during the European Week of Sport to discover good practices, local partnerships, lessons from the Play in Colour campaign, and the lasting legacy of the EuroGames.

🗓️ 24 September 2026
🕕 18:00 - 19:00 CEST
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sNZP2L5lSxaycqIDYTDt1A #/registration

Hear from LGBTQIA+ advocates, educators, sports organisations, and EuroGames organisers from across Europe.

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08/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 What makes sport stronger? The freedom for everyone to show up as who they are.

In this video, Sarah Townsend shares a simple but powerful message: that freedom matters to all of us.

When sport brings together different identities, experiences and perspectives, it becomes stronger, more creative and more effective. Inclusion isn’t just about welcoming people in; it’s about protecting everyone’s freedom to be who they are, without pressure to change or suppress their identity.

That’s why Play in Colour is calling on cities across Europe to stand with LGBTIQ+ people, champion inclusive sport and take a clear stand against conversion practices.

📢 Like and share this video
🏛️ Tag your city and local representatives
📩 Send the Play in Colour appeal to your municipality
🤝 Invite your city to add its name to the growing movement

🔗 https://www.eglsf.info/play-in-colour

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01/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Inclusion can do more than create a sense of belonging. It can change, and even save, lives.

In this video, Gianmarco Forcella from Libera Rugby Club, highlights a reality we cannot ignore: conversion practices still exist across Europe.

He also reminds us of the power of inclusion to help people understand that they deserve to be accepted for who they are.

That is why Play in Colour is calling on mayors and cities across 🇪🇺 to take a public stand against conversion practices and help build communities where LGBTIQ+ people are protected, respected and included.

And you can help bring the appeal to your city:
📢 Share the campaign
📩 Send the appeal to your municipality
🏛️ Tag your city and local representatives
🤝 Help us reach mayors and decision-makers across Europe

Every city that joins can help turn inclusion into meaningful action and send a clear message that conversion practices have no place in our communities.

🔗 Read and share the appeal: https://old.eglsf.info/news/play-in-colour-an-appeal-to-european-cities/

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