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LGBTQ+ at The FA

The FA are Stonewall Diversity Champion and PRIDE partner.

As a sport and industry, football continues to embrace the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) community and there is still more to do to stop these forms of discriminatory abuse.

 

LGBTQ+ at the FA

 

Groups and individuals tackling homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in the game engage regularly and established lobby groups like Stonewall, coupled with the emergence of a vibrant fans movement consisting of LGBTQ+ groups linked to professional clubs, means there is more visibility around this area than ever before.

Campaigns designed to raise awareness of this issue have caught the public’s imagination in recent years. Football v Homophobia began in the UK before developing into an international initiative opposing homophobia at all levels from grassroots to professional clubs.

 

TACKLING HOMOPHOBIA AND PROMOTING LGBTQ+ INCLUSION

 

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Latterly, the Rainbow Laces campaign focused on promoting acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+) footballers, with professional and non-League clubs donning rainbow-coloured laces.

Reporting abuse: We all have a responsibility to step up and blow the whistle on discrimination. To report homophobic, biphobic and transphobic abuse or discrimination.

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The FA: Lace Up for Rainbow Laces 2023 and Show Your Support

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We have today launched a version of the Football Leadership Diversity Code tailored for the National League System, Women’s pyramid and grassroots fo...

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Jehmeil Lemonius reflects on what pride month means to him as a grassroots player

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Staff member Craig Donald writes about The FA's support for the LGBT community in football

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