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Trans Day of Visibility 2022

Almost exactly two years on from my previous blog, quite a lot has changed!

Trans Day of Visibility 2022

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. 

Blurring Borders: Interview with queer sport artivist, Z.Blace from Croatia

"It was about the feminist, queer, leftist idea of solidarity, where we would also welcome straight people and those who were not enthusiastic about or even traumatized by sport systems"

Blurring Borders: The wider health benefits of exercising with an LGBTQIA+ peer group

"Being part of the club also impacted positively on participants' mental and social wellbeing".

Blurring Borders: Interview with Slovenian LGBTIQ+ sport activist Andrej Pisl

"Grassroots initiatives are where it all started and where the biggest challenges are addressed"

Folkert's ESC volunteering experience in Turin, Italy

Folkert reflects on doing his 2 month ESC volunteering placement in Turin, Italy. 

​Pride Youth Games: The Ramblings of an Excited Youth Worker

Pride Youth Games holds a very special place in my heart. It was my first introduction to LEAP Sports volunteering and has given me so much fun over the years. 

Football v Homophobia Strategy Cause for Optimism

The recently released charter is an important first step in combatting Scottish football’s problems with homophobia, but there is more yet to do.

On Wednesdays We Play With Gender

Oscar Soler (Or Kara when in Drag), one of our European Solidarity Corps Volunteers, gives their thoughts about gender, femininity and drag 💃

What's the fuss about Truss?

Charlotte McCarroll explains the fuss around the comments by Women and Equalities Minister Liz Truss and why we should be concerned.  

No Drama, No Sport!

Do you know any Trans athletes?

An Ace Perspective

Beatrice shares her experiences as a young asexual person.

Hockey, Gender Transition and Me

Helena reflects on the role hockey has played in her journey. 

A Spanish New Year

Andrew Piper explains why he spent New Year in Madrid with some of the LEAP team. 

The Victory of the Far Right in Brazil

Thiago Bogossian writes here about the implications of the victory of Bolsonaro in his home country of Brazil.

The Serpent's Egg

The Serpent's Egg: LGBTI and Gender Debate Under Attack in Brazil

LGBT Prejudice in Football

Let's get straight to the point here; LGBT prejudice exists in football, as it does in life. 

Homophobia forced me out of football

The world of football is still too dangerous to be open about your sexuality.

Why Gender Testing is Inherently Racist

"Who are white people to question the makeup of an African girl. It is racism" 

​Calling Out Inequality in Women’s Tennis

Eleanor Capaldi reflects on 44 years of the Battle of the Sexes 

Tackling mental health challenges through sport

Daniel Jones shares his own personal experiences of coming out and dealing with mental health challenges.  

Inclusion in Practice: Trans Sports Initiative

Celebrating the fantastic Trans Sports Initiative (TSI) at the University of Dundee.

World Squash - a journey to diversity

Just like the buses, you wait ages for one to come along and then two come along at once. 

We need Inclusive PE in Scottish Schools

Chris Timmins reflects on experiences from school and discusses the need for inclusive PE. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine

LEAP board member and Treasurer Katherine shares her volunteer experience.

Volunteer Spotlight: Tommy

Our next volunteer focus is on Operations & Logistics maestro Tommy.

Volunteer Spotlight: Colin

Next up under our volunteer spotlight is the wonderful Colin Cliff.

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah

We showcase our amazing LEAP volunteers starting with Operations Volunteer Sarah Thurston.

Narrowing the Gap: Women's Funding

LEAP's Sirri Topping on the Scotland Women’s National Team receiving funding to train full time.

Glasgow Frontrunners and Community

Inclusive Cross-border Communities

Volunteer Andrew on Sharing is Caring, a LGBTI+ activist event in Slovakia.

Feminising Football

Athlete Sirri Topping discusses sexism and misogyny in football.

LGBTI Human Rights in the Commonwealth

University of Glasgow's Matthew Waites on on LGBTI rights in the Commonwealth.

​Equality and Diversity: All Strands

Jane Carnall from Pride House Glasgow on LGBTI rights and Islamophobia.

Commonwealth of Homophobia?

Activist Peter Tatchell on LGBTI persecution in the Commonwealth.

Glasgow 2014: Uphold Article 7

Peter Tatchell urges adherence to the Commonwealth Games' Article 7.

One of the Team

Team GB captain Claire Harvey on being an out and proud gay athlete.

Commonwealth Should Listen to LGBTI Citizens

Alistair Stewart of the Kaleidoscope Trust on criminalisation of LGBTI people.

Sport, Physical Activity and Feeling Good

Carrie Lyell from DIVA Magazine on the benefits of sport.

Trans People and Sport

Juliet Jacques writes about the Stockholm consensus ten years on.

Where Should Gays Do Sport?

Marc Naimark from the Federation of Gay Games asks some important questions.