Three positive news stories: May week 2

This week has brought encouraging progress for LGBTQ+ inclusion across sport, law and politics, as highlighted by myGwork. Here are three key stories and why they matter.

EuroGames Cardiff 2027 becomes first UK backer of gender-inclusive sports charter

EuroGames Cardiff 2027 has become the first organisation in the UK – and the first EuroGames host – to sign the Charter for Gender Diversity in Sports, committing to nine core principles designed to make sport more welcoming for trans, intersex and non-binary (TIN) people.

Pride Sports Cymru, which is delivering Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ and ally multisport event, is prioritising inclusive language, safer changing spaces, and privacy protections, alongside fully gender-inclusive sports programmes and leadership opportunities for TIN athletes. With over 5,000 participants expected and an Outreach Fund encouraging applications from trans and FLINTA athletes, Cardiff 2027 is positioning itself as a model for inclusive sport.

Check out the full story here.

Spain takes top spot on Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map

Spain has reached number one on ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map for 2026, overtaking Malta after a decade at the top. The country’s 89% score reflects major reforms, including depathologising trans identities in healthcare, strengthening legal protections, and rolling out national LGBTQ+ and trans strategies alongside a new equality and anti-discrimination authority.

While gaps remain between laws and lived experience, Spain’s rise shows that ambitious pro-equality reforms are still possible, even as other countries face democratic backsliding and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. The Rainbow Map also highlights important advances in places like Albania, Czechia, Latvia and others on gender recognition and anti-discrimination.

Read the full results and analysis here.

Hungary’s new government faces strong voter demand on climate and LGBTQ+ rights

Following Hungary’s recent election, a new poll shows that a large majority of voters for Péter Magyar’s Tisza party want stronger climate action and better protection for LGBTQ+ rights.

Despite Magyar’s cautious campaign messaging, 71% of his supporters back explicit safeguards for LGBTQ+ people after years of hostile policies under Viktor Orbán, including “anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda” laws. The findings suggest a clear mandate for reversing discriminatory measures and aligning with EU standards, even as entrenched Fidesz influence and a divided electorate pose challenges. For Hungary’s LGBTQ+ communities, this marks a significant window of opportunity for progress.

Find out more about the poll and what it could mean for equality in Hungary here.

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