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Growing Up Different
Great short film about growing up, aware that you are different than others around you.
Contributor: (theoracle)
09/11/2016
DB Der Fan
Video made by the German railways corporation combatting homophobia
Contributor: (theoracle)
06/03/2016
Being You
Wish we all could have proud parents.
Contributor: (DPH2002)
10/13/2015
Aaron and Austin Come Out

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01/20/2015
Some Coming Out Advice
A great video for all of those gay and lesbian youth wondering how to go about breaking the news.
Contributor: (theoracle)
04/08/2014
Notre Dame Video about Matt Dooley

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04/08/2014
Troye Sivan Tells Us
The Young Wolverine comes out. Great vid!
Contributor: (theoracle)
08/09/2013
Disney It Gets Better
As a rower, I was so moved by this video that I thought I would share it. The video says everyth...
Contributor: (DPH2002)
12/21/2011
Courage
Not really part of the It Gets Better but great vid nonetheless
Contributor: (theoracle)
02/16/2011
Seattle Rowers Speak Out

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11/01/2010

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2022 Rainbow Logo Challenge
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Facing The Gay News In A Marriage
glrfcentral - 19 Oct 2018 - 04h00.
Pride Cup 2017 To Kick Off In May - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 30 Mar 2017 - 13h32.
Erin Phillips Kiss Sparks Wave Of Same-Sex Marriage Support - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 29 Mar 2017 - 13h40.
Sydney Rangers And The Flying Bats Lace Up With Pride - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 26 Mar 2017 - 15h07.
Rainbow Round Of Sport Returns - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 20 Mar 2017 - 05h01.
People Would Yell Homophobic Slurs At Me: Ian Thorpe - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 11 Mar 2017 - 16h26.
Manchester United Teams Up With Lgbt Rights Group Stonewall In Uk’S First Sports Partnership - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 07 Mar 2017 - 21h18.
Feeling Sporty? Get Sweaty At Chillout 2017 - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 06 Mar 2017 - 19h12.
Sydney Fc Set To Show Rainbow Pride Ahead Of Mardi Gras - Australia Gay News Network
glrfcentral - 28 Feb 2017 - 22h30.

Rassegna Stampa La Rassegna Stampa Di Monica Macchioni Del ... - Totalita'.it - Inclusione E Accettazione It
glrfcentral - 21 Jun 2015 - 00h22.
Lo Sport Contro L'omofobia, Un Convegno A Villa Doria D'angri - Napoligaypress - Inclusione E Accettazione It
glrfcentral - 17 Apr 2015 - 08h32.
Naslovnica Vijesti Svijet Sastanak U Berlinu: Merkel Pozvala VuäIäA Na Razgovor O IzbjegliäKoj Krizi I... - Nacional - Ukljucivanje I Prihvacanje Hr
glrfcentral - 08 Sep 2015 - 23h30.
Mon Enfant Est Gai - Enfants Quã©Bec - Inclusion Et D'acceptation Fr
glrfcentral - 21 Sep 2015 - 11h50.
Fury: Nie Jestem Homofobem - Ofsajd Onet (Komunikaty Prasowe) - Integracja I Akceptacja Pl
glrfcentral - 11 Dec 2015 - 05h21.
Can Gay Men 'have It All?' - Huffington Post - Inclusion And Acceptance Ie
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Anddos Promuove Il Calciatore Anton Hysã©N Ambasciatore Contro ... - Pianetagay (Blog) - Inclusione E Accettazione It
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Philipp Lahm, Neymar, Arda Turan, Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. Â Angeblich ... - Blasting News - Inklusion Und Akzeptanz De
glrfcentral - 08 Dec 2015 - 10h25.
Le #coupdesifflet Du Ministã¨re Des Sports Contre L'homophobie - France Info - Inclusion Et D'acceptation Fr
glrfcentral - 13 May 2015 - 07h32.
Assisi, Berlusconi Ricorda I Meriti Della Polidori - Corriere Di Rieti - Inclusione E Accettazione It
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Norwegischer FuãBaller Kassiert Wegen Homophobie Eine Rote Karte - Stern - Inklusion Und Akzeptanz De
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Le #coupdesifflet Du Ministã¨re Des Sports Contre L'homophobie - France Info - Inclusion Et D'acceptation Fr
glrfcentral - 13 May 2015 - 07h32.
Une Ancienne Joueuse Du Psg Fait Son Coming Out - TãTu - Inclusion Et D'acceptation Fr
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Tom Daley, Arsenal Up For British Lgbt Awards - Sports Mole - Inclusion And Acceptance Us
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Striving for Inclusion and Acceptance [beyond Tolerance]

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2022 Rainbow Logo Challenge

25 April 2022 - 14h35. | glrfcentral | 990 views | 0 stamps

GLRF ad in Rowing News magazine, issue 4

The 2022 Rainbow Logo Challenge is a call to action for the global rowing community to openly show their support for the LGBTQ+ community: athletes, coaches, staff, and volunteers, in the month of June.

The logo challenge is important because of the impact social media has on the rowing community. Every social view, be it on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, a blog, or a website, that showcases a rainbow infused logo, tells the visitor this organization values and supports the LGBTQ+ community.

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Facing The Gay News In A Marriage

18 October 2018 - 03h33. | glrfcentral | 1626 views | 0 stamps

We have come a long way from the days doctors/therapists used to consider homosexuality as perversion and tried to fix it, but we also have a long way to go to give it acceptance in the society. Once that happens, it can also help prevent collateral casualties like Kripa.

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Pride Cup 2017 To Kick Off In May - Australia Gay News Network

30 March 2017 - 13h32. | glrfcentral | 1922 views | 0 stamps

The fourth annual Pride Cup has been announced for Sunday 7 May 2017 at Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve. The 2017 Pride Cup will see champions Yarra Glen take on the Yea Tigers in a match that will showcase the football and netball league’s support for diversity and inclusion in sport. The day wil...

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Erin Phillips Kiss Sparks Wave Of Same-Sex Marriage Support - Australia Gay News Network

29 March 2017 - 13h40. | glrfcentral | 2109 views | 0 stamps

Australia’s top sports commentators have come out in support of same-sex marriage following the inaugural Australian Football League Women’s season. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun penned a column after the AFLW’s Best and Fairest night (the women’s equivalent to the Brownlow Medal). The articl...

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Sydney Rangers And The Flying Bats Lace Up With Pride - Australia Gay News Network

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Rainbow Round Of Sport Returns - Australia Gay News Network

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People Would Yell Homophobic Slurs At Me: Ian Thorpe - Australia Gay News Network

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Manchester United Teams Up With Lgbt Rights Group Stonewall In Uk’S First Sports Partnership - Australia Gay News Network

07 March 2017 - 21h18. | glrfcentral | 3120 views | 0 stamps

Manchester United has become the first UK sports team to partner with gay rights organisation Stonewall. The most successful team in British football history has announced that they will work with the charity “to tackle LGBT issues in sport and society”. After joining in with Stonewall’s Rainbow...

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Feeling Sporty? Get Sweaty At Chillout 2017 - Australia Gay News Network

06 March 2017 - 19h12. | glrfcentral | 2234 views | 0 stamps

Yes, it’s time for ChillOut - the greatest gay getaway in the country, but it all doesn’t have to be about parties, eating out and spas, there’s plenty to do for the sports-minded among us too. The Nomads are back and their walking tours are a great way to start your Saturday mornings. Enjoy a r...

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Sydney Fc Set To Show Rainbow Pride Ahead Of Mardi Gras - Australia Gay News Network

28 February 2017 - 22h30. | glrfcentral | 2187 views | 0 stamps

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Sharing Stories The Key To Driving Change In Sport Says Greg Louganis - Australia Gay News Network

28 February 2017 - 18h21. | glrfcentral | 2207 views | 0 stamps

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Wanderers Ban Club Members For Homophobic Banner - Australia Gay News Network

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Make A Splash: Lgbtq Swim Club Wett Ones Host Bootcamp For New Swimmers - Australia Gay News Network

21 February 2017 - 05h36. | glrfcentral | 1773 views | 0 stamps

LGBTQ swimming club Wett Ones are holding a boot camp during the Mardi Gras Festival and everyone is welcome. Reg Domingo reports. Love the water but not sure how to get back in? In search of other gay and lesbian swimmers? Keen to improve your technique in a safe and inclusive environment? Or ju...

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Gay Soccer Club Sydney Rangers Call For Ban Against Homophobic Football Fans - Australia Gay News Network

20 February 2017 - 16h11. | glrfcentral | 1640 views | 0 stamps

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Ffa Blasts Wanderers’ Fans For Homophobic Banner - Australia Gay News Network

18 February 2017 - 16h21. | glrfcentral | 2700 views | 0 stamps

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Crows Captain Talks About Her Wife And Their New Twins - Australia Gay News Network

12 February 2017 - 18h47. | glrfcentral | 1572 views | 0 stamps

AFLW Crows co-captain, Erin Phillips, has spoken out about being a mum and playing football. The new AFLW star whose wife, Tracy Gahan, gave birth to twins (Blake and Brooklyn) last November said becoming a mother is the best thing that has happened to her. Phillips and Gahan have been together...

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History Is Made As Women's Afl First Round Kicks Off - Australia Gay News Network

05 February 2017 - 01h09. | glrfcentral | 1548 views | 0 stamps

AFL history was made this weekend as the first round of AFL Women’s was played. The eight week season began on Friday night with Carlton taking on Collingwood at Ikon Park. Carlton dominated the game and took out the inaugural match with a convincing win. The final scores were 7-4-46, 1-5-11. T...

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Afl Ready For Openly Gay Player: Evans - Espn Homophobia News Stories

20 July 2016 - 07h36. | glrfcentral | 1839 views | 0 stamps

AFL football manager Mark Evans says the league is ready for an openly gay player to come out.

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Afl Ready For Openly Gay Player Says Mark Evans - Espn Homophobia News Stories

20 July 2016 - 07h36. | glrfcentral | 1962 views | 0 stamps

AFL football manager Mark Evans says the league is ready for an openly gay player to come out.

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Afl Ready For Openly Gay Player Says Mark Evans - Espn Homophobia News Stories

20 July 2016 - 07h36. | glrfcentral | 1949 views | 0 stamps

AFL football manager Mark Evans says the league is ready for an openly gay player to come out.

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Ufc Fighter Apologises For Anti Gay Slur - Australia Gay News Network

10 July 2016 - 17h34. | glrfcentral | 1882 views | 0 stamps

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Amanda Nunes: Ufc's First Openly Gay Champion - Australia Gay News Network

10 July 2016 - 16h58. | glrfcentral | 1722 views | 0 stamps

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Gay Athlete Tells Of Blackmailer Who Threatened To Out Him To Teammates - Australia Gay News Network

09 July 2016 - 13h13. | glrfcentral | 1692 views | 0 stamps

A gay athlete has come out and told his story about his fear of being outed by a blackmailer to his teammates. Bryson Jones’ story appeared in Outsports and has highlighted how entrenched homophobia still is in college athletics. Jones said while he was a college student at Mercer University in...

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Nz Radio Sports Commentator Describes Afl As ‘Bloody Gay’ - Australia Gay News Network

08 July 2016 - 06h00. | glrfcentral | 3324 views | 0 stamps

A NZ Radio Sport segment has created controversy after its hosts made derogatory remarks about Fijian rugby players, netball referees, and the AFL. The Spinoff published an article on Monday quoting host Mark Watson and regular guest Kieran Smyth making homophobic and racist remarks during the Ju...

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Adidas, Nike Team Up For Gay And Lesbian Soccer World Championship - Australia Gay News Network

03 July 2016 - 22h04. | glrfcentral | 2332 views | 0 stamps

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