Pride House International wishes to extend warm congratulations to all the organisers, volunteers, and players who participated in this inspirational and successful tournament in Glasgow. George Square was the perfect showcase for the matches, and … Read More
Pride House Glasgow 2016 to run during Homeless World Cup
We are excited that the award-winning Pride House Glasgow – which was a central feature of the equality and human rights programming of the 2014 Commonwealth Games – will be making a return for this year’s Homeless World Cup in Glasgow from 10th – 16th July.
Scotland’s First Minister visits Pride House, sends message of equality to Commonwealth
Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond paid a visit to Pride House Glasgow today and expressed solidarity with LGBTQ people in sport and throughout the Commonwealth. The First Minister noted that that Pride House is sending a … Read More
Pride House Glasgow wins Stonewall UK Award
LEAP Sports Scotland, lead organization for Pride House Glasgow was awarded the ‘Sports Award’ at the 2014 Stonewall UK Awards 2014 at a ceremony at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Pride House was nominated alongside … Read More
Deputy PM of the United Kingdom visits Pride House Glasgow
During his visit to Scotland for the Commonwealth Games, the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK discussed LGBT rights in sport at Pride House Glasgow. Nick Clegg paid a visit to Pride House in Glasgow to hear … Read More
Government funding, location announced for Pride House Glasgow
LEAP Sports Scotland, the organizing team for Pride House Glasgow, announced key funding partnerships and a location for Pride House Glasgow during the XX Commonwealth Games. The Scottish Government will provide almost £25,000 (€30,000/$42,000) to support Pride … Read More
Has an athlete from Cameroon been excluded from Commonwealth Games because he’s believed to be gay?
Thierry Essamba, an internationally competitive runner in the 110-meter hurdles, was suspended from the Cameroonian track squad on May 24 because of rumors about his alleged homosexuality. Essamba, 29, has competed in both national and … Read More