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Football v Homophobia Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @fvhscot.bsky.social · Apr 30

Tell the Scottish FA - Let trans women play!

Links are in our bio to sign the Gender Goals open letter and download an easy letter template to send your own email to the @scottishfa.bsky.social and @scotwomensfootball.bsky.social.

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Apr 29

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Apr 29

Statement: Scottish FA Transgender Eligibility Policy.

Read our full statement here: leapsports.org/news/statement-scottish-fa-transgender-eligibility-policy

LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Apr 29

Statement: Scottish FA Transgender Eligibility Policy.

Read our full statement here: leapsports.org/news/statement-scottish-fa-transgender-eligibility-policy

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Pride Sports UK @pridesports.bsky.social · Apr 17

@leapsports.bsky.social, Pride Sports & @pridesportscymru.bsky.social are deeply shocked by the decision of the UK Supreme Court in the case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers. We are concerned about the potential implications for trans people across the sport & physical activity sector…

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Apr 16

A message for our community 🏳️‍⚧️

Graphic with blue background and light writing that spells out: Today is a challenging day for trans and non-binary people and our wider LGBTIQ+ community, and we share the widespread concern following the Supreme Court ruling. While we work to understand the legal details, our groups, programmes and services remain available. We continue to be steadfast in our mission to ensure that trans and non-binary can access, participate, excel and enjoy sport and physical activity. We will now take the time to work with partners in the LGBTIQ+ sector, as well as with the sports sector, to understand the ruling before we communicate further.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · Apr 16

Along with @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social, we've published our reaction to the judgement in the UK Supreme Court today.

There will be more we want to say to trans people directly once we have a chance to catch our breath.

www.equality-network.org/uk-supreme-c...

Graphic with a purple background. It reads: "We are really shocked by today's Supreme Court decision- which reverses twenty years of understanding on how the law recognises trans men and women with Gender Recognition Certificates. The judgement seems to have totally missed what matters to trans people- - that we are able to live our lives, and be recognised, in line with who we truly are. We will continue working for a world in which trans people can get on with our lives with privacy, dignity and safety. That is something that we all deserve.". The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · Apr 16

FWS have won their case against the Scottish Government. We will be reading the judgement as quickly as possible so we can properly understand what the Court has decided today.

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Mar 19

Join us on in Glasgow on Wednesday 26th for a Football v Transphobia panel event on the intersections of racism and transphobia in sport.

Get your tickets below!

eventbrite.co.uk/e/football-v-transphobia-intersections-of-racism-and-transphobia-in-sport-tickets-1280584325189

A pale blue and pink background with black text that reads: 'Football v Transphobia panel event: the intersections of racism and transphobia in sport. Wed 26th March, 7pm. The Social Hub: 15 Candleriggs, Glasgow'. On the right are the panelist's names in blue and on the left are their photos. Iris is speaking to a film camera in front of a pro-palestine protest. Kaela has her arms folded and is wearing her football kit. Blair is wearing her graduation cap and gown. Esraa is standing in front of a beautiful rural landscape.

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Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · Feb 27

🗣️ “I often hear this, that gay people don’t like football or don’t like rugby or whatever. That’s just entirely not true” - Patrick Ba-Tin, @ibroxpride.bsky.social

Read on STV Sport 👉 news.stv.tv/sport/ibrox-...

#FvH2025 @fvhscot.bsky.social @leapsports.bsky.social @prideinfootball.bsky.social

Ibrox Pride: Supporters group spreading message that football is for all

Rangers all-inclusive fan club believes strides are being taken to challenge homophobia in football stadiums across the country.

news.stv.tv

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · Feb 27

Let’s not go back to a time where trans people could not go to work safely, use services that met our needs, or use public spaces freely.

Read our thoughts: www.scottishtrans.org/responding-t...

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Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · Feb 16

👋 Help needed! Will you help us hit our targets?

🎯 Chasing 250 #FvH2025 Champions 🏆! See the roster so far 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/2025-champions/ … ask your club, league, fan group, county FA etc if they’ll join the movement ⚽️

🎯 Chasing 8k on Insta! Follow 👉 www.instagram.com/football_v_h...

Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · Feb 9

2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and counting! Thank you to all our #FvH2025 Champions who have signed up so far in this Month of Action 🏆

⚽️ Our roster now includes a third of all clubs in the EFL, which is currently awash with #RainbowGoals courtesy of PUMA 🌈

✍️ It’s not too late to join! 👉 www.footballvhomophobia.com

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Feb 14

Check out the work of @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social on Ending Conversion Practices on their website which has further information about the Bill, consultations, stories from survivors as well as important support links.

www.equality-network.org/our-work/pol...

Ending Conversion Practices - Equality Network

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Feb 14

Conversion practices breach human rights and have no place in Scotland. That is why this Valentine's Day we are showing our support for a Bill in Scotland to end these practices to protect LGBTQA+ people from harm.
@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social @scottishtrans.bsky.social #EndConversionPracticesScotland

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Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · Feb 6

📣 🩷⚫️ We’re asking you to wear it BLACK and PINK on Wednesday 19 February and show your support for Football v Homophobia… get involved!

Read on to learn more about this call to action…

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Wear it Black & Pink - we’re calling on our supporters to mark #FvH2025 on Feb 19th

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jan 25

I have witnessed first hand the impact @leapsports.bsky.social have had in the Highlands through Out and About, so it was a pleasure to be part of their showcase event celebrating years of progress earlier this week. Here's a wee write up of it all
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/short-f...

Short film showcases benefits hundreds have had from LGBTQ+ sports project

Leap Sports have seen 300 people engage annually with their Highland-based project looking to encourage physical activity.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Jan 23

Get your team together to celebrate #LGBTHistoryMonth with us on a staff night out that makes a difference! 🎳🏳️‍🌈

Join us at Vega Glasgow on 27th of February to raise money for our LGBTIQ+ Youth projects and enjoy the best staff night out of the year. More info and sign up forms.gle/GgWTTvraEKB6Rxrg8

LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Jan 23

Hi Fiadh, no decisions have been made at this stage to move off meta services, however we continue to keep an eye on any changes. We encourage people to chat within the groups about alternatives should a move become relevant. Any other questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · Jan 20

An Open Letter to Our Communities from LGBT+ sector orgs following recent Meta updates

Read and sign at www.consortium.lgbt/sector-comms/

#LGBTQ #Equality 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

www.consortium.lgbt

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Jon Holmes @jonhholmes.bsky.social · Jan 12

Highly recommended read - how a gay Muslim man found himself, then the charity Hidayah, the Glasgow Frontrunners, inclusive badminton, and love. Such a heartwarming tale on Pride of the Terraces. Thank you Ahmed and @ahenderson96.bsky.social for sharing 🙏

#LGBTQ #sports

Pride of the Terraces @prideoftheterraces.com · Jan 12

Ahmed: "There isn't always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim."

The first new interview of 2025 on the site, and it is a really powerful perspective from Ahmed, who found peace in his sexuality during a pilgrimage to Mecca.
prideoftheterraces.com/2025/01/12/a...

Ahmed: “There isn’t always a safe space for LGBTQ+ people who identify as Muslim.”

Although many people struggle to balance their LGBTQ+ identities and their religion, Ahmed found that a pilgrimage to Mecca actually solidified his confidence in his own sexuality – and that …

prideoftheterraces.com

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Dec 4

Excited to be at @scotparc.bsky.social conference this morning to deliver a workshop on connecting with LGBTIQ+ communities through partnership #sparcconference

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Nov 20

Final thank you goes to @hannahbardell.bsky.social for her fantastic hosting. She brought her expertise and good humour and eased the attendees through a packed programme.

We (& the audience) particularly enjoyed the chat between Hannah and Robyn Love about all things queer women in sport!

A group of people sitting in a conference hall. Host Hannah Bardell is introducing and handing over the microphone to Maree Todd.

Robyn Love is seated listening to Hannah Bardell, who is standing. Behind them is a screen that reads: "In Conversation with Robyn Love". They are both holding microphones and Hannah is introducing Robyn.

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Nov 20

We are proud of our work in the sector, but we are also incredibly grateful to be surrounded by such brilliant and inspiring colleagues across the sector who displays such passion and willingness to learn and improve. Thank you for joining us! #DiverseSport

Large conference room with many attendees facing a screen and speakers.

Four people sitting at a top table of a conference room ready to speak as part of a panel. Behind them is a screen that reads "Moving to LGBTIQ+ Inclusion: How is it going?" The leader of the panel, Stew, is standing on the right of the top table.

Conference attendees are facing the top table where 4 people are sitting and one person is standing with a microphone introducing the 4 panellists.

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Nov 20

It's now 3 weeks since we gathered the Scottish sport sector for our Moving to LGBTIQ+ Inclusion conference in Stirling and safe to say we are still buzzing!

Big thanks to all speakers and contributors & especially a big thank you to LGBTIQ+ community members who shared their stories

#DiverseSport

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello to new followers as well as those joining us from the other side (the dark land of X)👋

We might be a bit quiet for a while as we navigate the move, but feel free to tag us and send anything relevant! #DiverseSport #LGBTIQ #queersport #Scotland

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