The majority of Commonwealth members still criminalise homosexuality. Pride House Birmingham organisers want that to change.
"The full spectrum of the LGBT community is getting attacked. It just shows you that these safe spaces are needed, because we're nowhere near where we need to be."
"But we're now starting to recognise athletes as whole human beings. And if they can bring their whole selves to into that space, their performances are definitely bound to benefit from that." "I think they could do a lot more to support LGBT communities. And I do think that sport can have a good role, because it is that universal language and it forces people to have the conversation."The Commonwealth Games Federation has taken steps to advance inclusion across its member states, supporting Pride House Birmingham and creating the Commonwealth Pride Network.
Several Manly Sea Eagles players opted not to play in their NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters, as they didn't want to wear a one-off pride jersey.
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