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SISTERS: Fostering Gender and LGBTQIA+ Equity in Sports
Project Reference:
101184255
Summary
SISTERS is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting the full inclusion of women and the LGBTQIA+ community in sports by addressing inequities through an intersectional approach.
The project acknowledges that gender identity is diverse and that discrimination in sports extends
beyond gender to other identity attributes such as sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
and socio-economic background.
Objectives
The SISTERS project is designed to:
- Understand the barriers preventing women and the LGBTIQ+ community from fully
participating in sports. - Empower sports organizations, trainers, and players by equipping them with gender-
sensitive and intersectionality-informed methods to promote equity and tackle
discrimination. - Raise public awareness on the negative impact of discrimination and violence in
sports, influencing policy and societal attitudes. - Develop innovative and inclusive sports tournaments that foster teamwork, respect,
and gender equity.
Project Goals
Research & Analysis: Conduct studies to understand challenges faced by women and
LGBTQIA+ individuals in sports.
● Training & Capacity Building: Provide training for sports professionals, managers, and
young athletes to foster gender-sensitive practices.
● Innovative Tournaments: Organize inclusive tournaments where mixed-gender teams
compete based on both athletic performance and commitment to social causes.
● Policy & Advocacy: Engage policymakers, stakeholders, and sports institutions to
sustain project outcomes and promote equity in sports at a systemic level.
Partners
SISTERS brings together a consortium of six European organizations with expertise in sports,
education, social inclusion, and gender equality:
1. CESIE (Italy)
2. Associação de Futebol do Porto (Portugal)
3. Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures (SMOC) (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
4. Champions Factory (Bulgaria)
5. Symplexis (Greece)
6. CSI – Center for Social Innovation (Cyprus)
Expected Impact
- Improved gender and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports environments.
- Increased awareness among sports professionals and policymakers about intersectional
discrimination. - Adoption of best practices in grassroots and professional sports organizations.
- Long-term sustainability through local and national policy commitments.
The SISTERS project is committed to shaping a future where sports are inclusive and
welcoming to all. Stay updated on our progress and join us in making sports a space for equity
and empowerment.
Read More about the SISTERS Handbook here:
Read More about the SISTERS Sports bag here:
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