DCU Diversity and Inclusion
#PrideInSport2020 webinar

Building safer, more inclusive sports clubs for all – #PrideInSport2020

Building safer, more inclusive sports clubs for all – LGBTQI+ inclusion in sport

A webinar panel from DCU and Leman Solicitors, sponsored by AIB #PrideInSport2020

A panel discussion hosted by the DCU Centre of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Leman Solicitors, the GAA, Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) and proudly sponsored by AIB, will provide stark insights into the lack of inclusive practices in sport and will examine how having the right policies in place can create safer spaces for freedom of expression in sport. 

The webinar panel discussion - LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Sport: Insights and Best Practice sponsored by AIB - will take place from 2pm to 3pm on Wednesday 4th November 2020.  You can register for the webinar here. Please send in any questions you might want to ask the panel here.

Speaking about the campaign, Sandra Healy, Director of the Centre of Excellence said

“There is a lot to be done to make sport a more inclusive and welcoming place for the LGBTQI+ community. The changes in attitude in our society are not always reflected in our sports clubs and we need sports leaders who are willing to commit to diverse and inclusive values and practices.

Our aim is to start the conversation. The series of short videos featuring experiences and insights from a range of participants which were shared earlier in the year provoked plenty of interest from individuals and sports clubs nationally. We know that many clubs and organisations are on a journey and we hope this webinar will provide useful guidance to support  them at whatever stage they are at. Our mission in the DCU Centre of Excellence is to transform lives and societies through diversity and inclusion practices and we believe this topic takes us one step closer to achieving that.”

Caoimhe Scolard (she/her/hers), Group Diversity & Inclusion Lead, AIB said

“AIB is proud to play our part in this campaign which highlights the need for conscious inclusion among the sporting community. In AIB we say we are ‘better together’, and there is real merit in dialogue between the corporate world & sporting clubs on this important matter so we can learn from each other. Through listening to the stories and journeys of others, as well as sharing proven strategies and successes, the sporting and business worlds can become more inclusive. That’s how we can make a real difference for LGBTQ+ members and empower them to thrive.”

Larry Fenelon, Partner and Head of Litigation, Leman Solicitors added

“It is important that our national sporting governing bodies do more and do better to promote inclusion. Doing this right goes beyond having a protocol for inclusion, it requires active support and implementation on the ground. With only 15% of sporting clubs in Ireland having a fit-for-purpose grievance procedure, there is much work to be done." 

Webinar details

Moderator – Sandra Healy, Director, Centre of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion – DCU

Panelists

  • Dr. Tanya Ní Mhuirthile, Assistant Professor of Law, LlM Programme Chair – DCU
  • Morgan Crowe, Associate, Data Protection Law & Dispute Resolution – Leman Solicitors
  • Caoimhe Scolard, AIB Group Diversity and Inclusion Lead – AIB
  • Geraldine McTavish, Diversity and Inclusion Officer – GAA  
  • Gordon Grehan, Operations Manager – Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)