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‘Can’t even shoot straight’ Ben Baks
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Good governance in sport: 1.Respecting fundamental rights and values 2.Challenging homophobia & discrimination 3.Sport: a role model
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Good governance in sport: Respect for fundamental rights Pierre de Coubertin European Sports Charter European Convention on Human Rights European Union Treaty Copenhagen Principle on Sport Framework:
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Challenging discrimination: How tolerant is Europe? Some facts & figures European Commission:“Discrimination on ethnic origin (62%) and on sexual orientation (51%) is most widespread” EuroBarometer 2008
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How tolerant is Europe? Gays and lesbians should be free to live their lives as they choose (% disagree) European Social Survey 2008/2009 (4th round) 5
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How tolerant is Europe? Proportion with gay friends/acquaintances European Barometer 2009 (71.2) 6
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Facts & figures The Netherlands: approx. 0,9 million gays & lesbians - - - over 80% is out in sport 1 of 6 is in the closet Europe: approx. 48 million gays & lesbians - - - 15% - 80% out in sport 85-20% in the closet WJH Mulier Institute 2009
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Homophobia in football Otto Baric, coach of the Croatian national football team: “ Homosexuality is abnormal. I would never call homosexuals into my team. ” Official complaint EGSLF to UEFA; 2004 - - - FC Cr é teil B é bel refuse to play a competition football match against FC Paris Foot Gay 17 October 2009
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Good governance in sport: Taking leadership Sport ministers UEFA + National Football Associations European Commission National Sport Federations EGLSF, FARE, NGO’s, Sport Clubs
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Sport: a role model Amsterdam Gay Parade 2009; photo: Soenar Chamid Sport Fotography
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www.eglsf.info Enjoys consultative status with the Ben Baks
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