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Jon Holmes

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Fans are fundamental to Football v Homophobia – so ‘Wear It Black and Pink’ on Wednesday

More than 25 LGBTQ+ and allies supporter groups have signed up to be FvH Champions in the campaign’s annual Month of Action; on Wednesday 19 February, fans will be among football people everywhere who are taking part in ‘Wear It Black and Pink’; here’s why the activation matters and how you can get involved…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months18/02/2025 ago
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Racing driver Roberta Cowell’s story celebrated in new Trans+ History Week workbook

The late Roberta Cowell was a trailblazing trans woman whose motorsport career merits wider recognition; now Trans+ History Week is helping to share her story, through a new educational workbook launched in advance of the annual activation to be held from 5 to 11 May 2025…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months12/02/2025 ago
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Collective members speak up for LGBTQ+ activism in football at London event for #FvH2025

Six members of the LGBTQ+ Professionals in Football Collective take part in London FA and Amateur FA event at City Hall; event, delivered in conjunction with Middlesex FA, Surrey FA, London Assembly, Stonewall and FvH, focused on creating communities in football…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months11/02/2025 ago
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Football v Homophobia says… Wear it Black and Pink on February 19th!

Campaign issues global call to action for Wednesday 19 February in its #FvH2025 Month of Action; players, coaches, fans etc asked to wear something Black and something Pink to show support for tackling homophobia in football;

By Jon Holmes, 3 months08/02/2025 ago
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Football v Homophobia gets Rainbow Ball boost from EFL and PUMA

EFL announces second annual activation of Rainbow Ball in association with PUMA with funding donation for Football v Homophobia; FVH to benefit from goals scored in Championship, League One and League Two matches between 6 and 17 February…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months06/02/2025 ago
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93% of LGBTQ people want tougher action against homophobia in football, new survey shows

Research by Out and Out Football shows 75% of survey respondents say they have experienced or heard anti-LGBTQ+ abuse when watching men’s football; survey of LGBTQ+ supporters released as Football v Homophobia’s annual Month of Action gets underway…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months02/02/2025 ago
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Champions assemble! Clubs urged to share Football v Homophobia message in February

Expert speakers deliver campaign rallying cry at #FvH2025 Month of Action launch event held at Bolton Wanderers FC; more than 100 clubs and leagues, including at least 20 in professional game, have signed up in support so far…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months30/01/2025 ago
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Elite League’s Pride Week having ‘lasting impact’ for LGBTQ people in ice hockey

EIHL’s media manager Luke Fisher says personal stories shared with him show annual celebration is making a difference; national LGBTQ+ support line Switchboard is the official charity partner for 2025, with match officials wearing specially designed jerseys…

By Jon Holmes, 4 months25/01/2025 ago
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Football v Homophobia to launch Month of Action at Bolton Wanderers FC

Event to mark start of anti-discrimination campaign’s annual activation period will be held at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Wednesday 29 January; clubs, leagues and County FAs signing up as FvH Champions and designating matchdays and events to #FvH2025 – see list here…

By Jon Holmes, 4 months23/01/2025 ago
Football v Homophobia Awards 2024
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Coventry City, Leeds United and Leicester City land on Football v Homophobia Awards 2025 shortlists

Previous winners Leicester in Pro Game category contention again as FvH Awards 2025 shortlists released; LGBTQ+ fan groups of Rangers, Sheffield United and QPR up for Supporters prize; tickets on sale now for gala ceremony in Glasgow on night of Friday 7 March…

By Jon Holmes, 4 months21/01/2025 ago

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