1. ‘Can’t even shoot straight’ Ben Baks

2. Good governance in sport: 1.Respecting fundamental rights and values 2.Challenging homophobia & discrimination 3.Sport: a role model

3. 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:

4. 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

5. 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

6. How tolerant is Europe? Proportion with gay friends/acquaintances European Barometer 2009 (71.2) 6

7. 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

8. 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

9. Good governance in sport: Taking leadership Sport ministers UEFA + National Football Associations European Commission National Sport Federations EGLSF, FARE, NGO’s, Sport Clubs

10. Sport: a role model Amsterdam Gay Parade 2009; photo: Soenar Chamid Sport Fotography

11. www.eglsf.info Enjoys consultative status with the Ben Baks