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6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Diversity and Inclusion in Sports
Talk|With Benthe Tanghe, Policy Officer in the Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports
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Library, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, Hong Kong
- Language English
- Price Free admission. Registration required.
Goethe-Institut Hongkong is proud to host, in partnership with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Gay Games Hong Kong and the British Consulate General, an evening programme under the topic of DIVERSION AND INCLUSION IN SPORTS on May 24, 2023 (Wed) from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Library and the Goethe-Gallery of Goethe-Institut Hongkong.
Registration is mandatory. Please register before May 23 (Tue) at: hon-events@minbuza.nl
Sport has the unique ability to bring people together within and between societies, serving as a vital thread that connects individuals despite societal divisions. Nonetheless, while significant progress has been made in recent years, it is clear that certain groups, such as members of the LGBTQ+ community, still face significant barriers to safe and accessible sports participation. These barriers include a lack of representation, perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and stigmas, discrimination, and inadequate policies and practices that fail to promote inclusivity. The Netherlands, as the first country to allow same-sex marriage in 2001, has made significant progress in promoting LGBTQ+ rights. Through collaboration with various organizations, the Dutch government has taken a proactive approach towards creating safe and inclusive sports environments. Despite these efforts, new policies are still being developed as the journey towards full inclusivity is ongoing. As we strive towards a more inclusive sports world, there is much to learn from each other.
Benthe Tanghe holds a BSc in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam and arrived at Newcastle University as an Erasmus+ Exchange student in 2018. She then decided to stay in the United Kingdom and studied for a master’s degree in International Relations, whilst being a student-athlete playing for the 1st Women’s Football team.
In 2020, Benthe was elected as Sabbatical Officer (Director and Trustee), and as the Athletic Union Officer oversaw Team Newcastle’s 65 sport clubs. Benthe her main priority was to make Team Newcastle more inclusive and accessible. As a result of her work she was invited to the UK House of Lords to elaborate on all that she achieved during her tenure. Inspired by her own experience, she also actively supported international students through the complexities of the Brexit transition period and Covid-19 pandemic during her tenure. This eventually led her to join Newcastle University’s International Office where she worked on the Global Strategy initiative to internationalise education and the community.
Benthe moved to The Hague in the summer of 2022 to work for the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport as a Policy Officer International Affairs. She represents the Netherlands at the European Union (Working Party on Sport), Council of Europe (EPAS) and UNESCO (CIGEPS).
Registration is mandatory. Please register before May 23 (Tue) at: hon-events@minbuza.nl
Sport has the unique ability to bring people together within and between societies, serving as a vital thread that connects individuals despite societal divisions. Nonetheless, while significant progress has been made in recent years, it is clear that certain groups, such as members of the LGBTQ+ community, still face significant barriers to safe and accessible sports participation. These barriers include a lack of representation, perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and stigmas, discrimination, and inadequate policies and practices that fail to promote inclusivity. The Netherlands, as the first country to allow same-sex marriage in 2001, has made significant progress in promoting LGBTQ+ rights. Through collaboration with various organizations, the Dutch government has taken a proactive approach towards creating safe and inclusive sports environments. Despite these efforts, new policies are still being developed as the journey towards full inclusivity is ongoing. As we strive towards a more inclusive sports world, there is much to learn from each other.
Benthe Tanghe holds a BSc in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam and arrived at Newcastle University as an Erasmus+ Exchange student in 2018. She then decided to stay in the United Kingdom and studied for a master’s degree in International Relations, whilst being a student-athlete playing for the 1st Women’s Football team.
In 2020, Benthe was elected as Sabbatical Officer (Director and Trustee), and as the Athletic Union Officer oversaw Team Newcastle’s 65 sport clubs. Benthe her main priority was to make Team Newcastle more inclusive and accessible. As a result of her work she was invited to the UK House of Lords to elaborate on all that she achieved during her tenure. Inspired by her own experience, she also actively supported international students through the complexities of the Brexit transition period and Covid-19 pandemic during her tenure. This eventually led her to join Newcastle University’s International Office where she worked on the Global Strategy initiative to internationalise education and the community.
Benthe moved to The Hague in the summer of 2022 to work for the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport as a Policy Officer International Affairs. She represents the Netherlands at the European Union (Working Party on Sport), Council of Europe (EPAS) and UNESCO (CIGEPS).
Location
Library, Goethe-Institut Hongkong
14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong
China
14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong
China