Continuing its actions to promote equity, inclusion and respect for diversity, Pride House Paris 2024 presented its entire heritage for a more inclusive sport and a better “living together” at the occasion of the world day against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia this May 17 in the presence of its partners and Madame Aurore Bergé, Minister responsible for equality between Women and Men and the fight against discrimination ; Mr. Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of sport, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Seine; Mrs. Yasmine Camara, Special Delegate for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Ile de France region; Madame Marie Barsacq, impact and legacy director of Paris 2024 and Madame Pascale Reinteau, co-president of the FIER Foundation.
The first step in building its legacy was the launch of its research laboratory last January. Composed of 3 working groups, this “Lab” aims to offer easy-to-implement operational solutions by sports associations who wish to work on their inclusion. Each working group reflects on a specific theme, in conjunction with the Pride House partners and with the intervention of guests allowing a real sharing of experience from the field:
- Sport and homosexuality, towards a more inclusive sport: link to the site
- Trans and non-binary people in sport: link to the site
- Women, lesbians and sport: link to the site
The results of this work will be shared during a dedicated event in July next and by one institutional discount which will be managed by the partner PwC.
As a project related to the legacy of the Paris 2024 Games, the Organizing Committee and Fier-Play are committed to working together to benefit from the momentum of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to promote lasting social and cultural change in the French and global sporting landscape.
This objective is all the more present with the involvement of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) within the Pride House. From this follows a historic partnership which made Pride House · Paris 2024 the first Pride House to obtain such support. This unprecedented collaboration opens new perspectives for promoting LGBTI+ inclusion in sport on a global scale.
In addition, the results of the laboratory's work will soon be made available to the Proud Foundation, a major player in the promotion of inclusive sport, for enrich and update its FIER Sport label. This initiative demonstrates Pride House's ongoing commitment to transforming ideals into tangible actions, and paving the way for a more equitable and respectful sports community.
“At this time when sport is increasingly recognized as a catalyst for social change, at Pride House we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to equity, respect for diversity and inclusion. With our heritage, we want to participate in building a world where every individual, whatever their identity, can feel fully accepted and valued on the pitch, in the stands and wherever they are. »
Jérémy Goupille and Frédérique Vidal, co-president of Fier-Play
“At the Olympic Games, we are all equal. There is no discrimination. This is the fundamental spirit of the Games and the Olympic Village, where athletes from the territories of the 206 National Olympic Committees and the Refugee Olympic Team formed by the IOC live in harmony under one roof. We are pleased that the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee has ensured that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the Olympic project and we wish Pride House Paris 2024 every success as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.”
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee
“Inclusion, openness and respect for each person are at the heart of the values of sport, and of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As organizer of the largest sporting event in the world, Paris 2024 is committed to making our society more inclusive and advancing the fight against discrimination linked to sexual or gender orientation. We are proud to have this Pride House Paris 2024 which will be a place of life, celebration and awareness. »
Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024
“FIER is particularly happy and committed to Fier-Play for the Pride House · Paris 2024 on the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Thanks to the legacy of the Pride House, the updating of the FIER SPORT LABEL is underway and will be effective by the end of 2025, an opportunity for the entire sports eco-system to realize their commitment to diversity and inclusion. »
Pascale Reinteau and Sandrine Fruchart, co-president of the Fier Foundation
What is a Pride House?
Placed under the aegis of Pride House International, a Pride House is a caring and inclusive place, present during major sporting events. Its aim is to fight against discrimination and to make LGBTI+ people invisible in sport. It offers a festive, cultural, sporting and educational program to raise awareness among as many people as possible and make sport its universal character, that is to say accessible to all without any discrimination.
For more information, visit the website http://www.pridehouseinternational.org/
What are the goals of Pride House?
- Bring a unique event to life, by celebrating the Games and promoting meetings with out athletes and allies.
- Educate and Train by offering educational tools for the general public, recommendations and a common approach for the entire sports movement on the inclusion of LGBTI+ people in and through sport.
- Raise awareness and reduce visibility, that is to say, raising awareness among the general public on the subject of LGBTI+ in sport and making these people invisible while calling for the universal decriminalization of homosexuality.
In what form will it be materialized?
- A Central Pride House, a unique place which will be the heart of this project and where the festive, cultural, sporting and educational program will be concentrated.
- A Mobile Pride House who will travel to different locations of the Games, Paris and the surrounding suburbs to meet spectators and the general public
- A Digital Pride House, available on telephone, which will aim to make the project accessible to everyone, and will continue to exist as a legacy after the Games.