IGLYO Consultancy Call: LGBTQI Inclusion in Sports

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International LGBTQI Youth & Student Organisation (IGLYO)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 13/04/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC
About IGLYO

Founded in 1984 and based in Brussels, IGLYO is the largest member-based network in the world dedicated to LGBTQI youth and their rights. Today, we gather over 125 Member Organisations in more than 40 Council of Europe countries, as well as countless friends and partners worldwide. Our work focuses on the protection, empowerment, and freedom of LGBTQI young people between 18-30 years old. 

Background

LGBTQI youth continue to face significant barriers to full and equitable participation in sports, and sports environments often remain exclusionary and unsafe spaces for LGBTQI young people. Marginalisation, homophobia, and transphobia are still prevalent in many sports settings, discouraging participation and limiting access to opportunities for personal and professional development. LGBTQI young people come from diverse backgrounds, with their experiences shaped by intersecting factors such as gender identity, race, disability, and socioeconomic status. IGLYO recognises the compounded barriers that LGBTQI youth face in sports environments and structures due to homophobia, transphobia, racism, ableism, class, and other forms of discrimination.

To address these challenges, IGLYO is commissioning a Qualitative Research Study on LGBTQI Inclusion in Sports to document LGBTQI young people’s experiences in sports (including formal and non-formal education). This research will explore key themes such as discrimination, access to safe and affirming sports environments (including in formal and non-formal education), the impact of exclusionary policies, and best practices for fostering inclusion. The findings will contribute to ongoing advocacy efforts at the European level, informing policy discussions on LGBTQI inclusion in sports and supporting the development of more inclusive and equitable sports environments and structures.


Research Goals

This qualitative research study aims to assess the barriers LGBTQI youth encounter in school and community-based sports settings while identifying pathways towards safer, more inclusive and affirming environments. 

The consultant will:

  • Assess the needs, barriers and discrimination experienced by LGBTQI youth related to inclusion/exclusion in sports.
  • Identifying best practices for fostering LGBTQI inclusion in sports that could serve as inspiration for youth organisations, sports and educational institutions, and policymakers.
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations in coordination with IGLYO.
  • Develop a comprehensive 20-page narrative report.
  • Meet with the IGLYO Policy and Research team and other relevant stakeholders to guide the research process and ensure alignment with advocacy efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

The consultant should demonstrate that they fulfil the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative data collection and analysis with LGBTQI communities and/or other marginalised groups, particularly in the context of sports, youth, or inclusion.
  • Strong understanding of the barriers and needs of LGBTQI youth in sports, with a proven record of incorporating an intersectional approach in research methods.
  • Familiarity with relevant policy frameworks related to LGBTQI inclusion, youth empowerment, and sports policies at the national and European levels.
  • Proven experience in storytelling-based qualitative research, including narrative analysis and in-depth interviewing techniques.
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills, with experience in drafting research reports and policy recommendations.

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