Federation of Gay Games supports the appeal for 2012 Olympics free of gender discrimination

The FGG is pleased to support the appeal of the "Atlanta Plus" committee, joined by a number of other organizations, for Olympic Games free from discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. The Federation of Gay Games has signed the appeal entitled "Justice for Women":

Universality of the Olympic Charter
The Olympic Games will open in London on 27 July 2012

“The Olympic Movement has always been about more than just a sporting competition” (IOC President)*.

The only Law that governs the Games is the Olympic Charter based on universal values which each member of the Olympic Movement swears to observe (Olympic Oath).

The Olympic Charter proclaims:
• A goal: ‘to contribute to building a better world’ (Chapter 1, Rule1.1)
• Universal fundamental ethical principles, such as: ‘Any form of discrimination [including gender discrimination] is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement’ (Principle 5)
• A commitment to equality: ‘implementing the principle of equality of men and women’ (Chapter 1, Rule 2.7)
• Neutrality in sport: ‘No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted on any Olympic sites, venues or other areas’ (Chapter 5, Rule 51.3)

Implement The Olympic Charter!
Where cultural and/or religious traditions govern political institutions and social mores, women are still subject to constraints linked to gender stereotypes and taboos.
In the stadium, under the same law, wearing similar attires, women athletes share with men the joy of exertion and striving for the highest goal.

Read more about this appeal in the brochure HERE.