The African Gay Youth Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:53:00 +0000

Q-ZINE Issue Number 2

Mariam Armisen at the Queer African Youth Networking Center invites us to indulge ourselves in the pages of the second issue of Q-zine...

Submissions for the next issue are welcomed.
Please visit - http://wp.gayn-center.org/ for more info.

http://issuu.com/q-zine/docs/q-zine_issue-numero_2

Q-zine

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:29:00 +0000

Q-zine, an upcoming quarterly magazine by, for and about sexual minority groups in Africa aims to provide a legitimate outlet for youth, ages 35 and under to celebrate the creativity and cultural richness of queer life in Africa. Q-zine’s main goal is to encourage sexual minority groups to decide how they should be represented in popular culture.

ACKNOWLEDGING SEXUAL DIVERSITY IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:59:00 +0000

Dialogue (def)

An exchange of ideas and opinions through a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict (difference of opinion) that is aimed at resolution
an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement.
to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.

INVITATION TO - AN AFRICAN GAY YOUTH FOUNDATION DIALOGUE

SUBJECT: - ACKNOWLEDGING SEXUAL DIVERSITY IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

What current topics - LGBT or otherwise - are of importance to the African community?

The proposed Agenda is as follows:-

-Weg van Nederlands: ( VPRO program with rejected asylum seekers)

-David Kato and the Ugandan situation

-Are Gay Rights Human rights?

-Why are you Homophobic (or not?)

-How would you react if you had a gay child/ relative/ sibling?

-What role does religion have on your feelings?

-Would Jesus discriminate?

-Do you feel discriminated against as an African?

Please confirm your attendance by filling in the form below.

Please fill out my form.

Feedzilla: People - Gay News

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:22:00 +0000

Feedzilla: People - Gay News

African Activist: Cameroon May Toughen Laws Criminalising Homosexual...

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0000

African Activist: Cameroon May Toughen Laws Criminalising Homosexual...: Alice Nkom
The Cameroonian government is preparing to reform its criminal code and may toughen laws criminalising homosexuality accord...

African Activist: MP David Bahati Plans to Push the Anti-Homosexuali...

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:59:00 +0000

African Activist: MP David Bahati Plans to Push the Anti-Homosexuali...: MP David Bahati
Several members of Uganda's Parliament accused the Executive branch of thinking that donor funds matter more than "tra...

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender - African Resources

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:44:00 +0000

One of the problem we face as African LGBT activists is the lack of accesible resources including but not limited to Information. I am glad to say that one of these hurdles looks like its over!

Mr. Pierre Tremblay from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social work has very graciously provided this link (http://www.ucalgary.ca/sw/ramsay/africa/general-african-resources.htm) which contains a great variety of African resources on LGBT issues.

Please visit the site, and if you can, dissemminate it to all those who need it. - and to all the people who made this possible, we extend our heartfelt thanks.

- The African Gay Youth Foundation -

Just because I’m not like you, does not make me less human! « OutTales around the Fire

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Just because I’m not like you, does not make me less human! « OutTales around the Fire

afrol News - Egypt Islamists "use homophobia to win votes"

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:19:00 +0000

afrol News - Egypt Islamists "use homophobia to win votes"

QUEER afrol News

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:12:00 +0000

QUEER afrol News

Africa Illegal Love

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:31:00 +0000

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GAY MARRIAGE

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:12:00 +0000

African Sexual Minority Resources at the PIE Website

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:56:00 +0000

African Sexual Minority Resources at the PIE Website

Publish Post

Gay imam spreads message: "Homosexuality is not sinful" | Radio Netherlands Worldwide

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:33:00 +0000

Gay imam spreads message: "Homosexuality is not sinful" | Radio Netherlands Worldwide

Combatting Stereotypes of Gays and Lesbians | Atlantic Philanthropies

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:30:00 +0000

Combatting Stereotypes of Gays and Lesbians | Atlantic Philanthropies

South Africa: Anglican Church makes key decision on gay couples

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:29:00 +0000

South Africa: Anglican Church makes key decision on gay couples

5 Things You Need to Know: Gay Reversal Therapy | TakePart - Inspiration to Action

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:28:00 +0000

5 Things You Need to Know: Gay Reversal Therapy | TakePart - Inspiration to Action

The Hague Cultural Parade

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:58:00 +0000

PLEASE COME TO THE HAGUE CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL.
DATE: SATURDAY, 25 JUNI 2011
TIME: 14.00 - 21.30

WIJKPARK 'DE VERADEMING', NEWTONSTRAAT, DEN HAAG

More info on http://thehagueculturalparade.nl/

The Parade
14.00 –15.55 hr The Parade
Opening ceremony of the event.
On 14.15 hr we take off from the park with the Parade under the leadership of the traffic Controllers
On 14.25 hr we will be in the direction of Newtonstraat, Regentessetraat to the square,
On 14.35 hr towards the Weimarstraat, to de Koningsplein direction Prins Hendrikstraat,
On 15.15 hr we turn left by VAN KINSBERGENSTRAAT and left again by VAN SPEIJKSTAAT, left in the VAN DIEMENSTRAAT, right turn into the PRINS HENDRIKSTRAAT, crossover to WEIMARSTRAAT, KONINGSPLEIN, WEIMARSTRAAT, left into SUEZKADE we return to the park one by one to display our cultural songs and dance on stage which the endpoint of the parade at 15.55 hr.

On Stage in de Verademing

Presentator:
16.00 – 16.10 hr. Speech by Mrs. Annie Jahangir - (Chairwoman of the Intercultural Platform Segbroek)
16.30 – 17.50 hr all countries /groups get each 10 min. time to perform on stage
17.50 – 18.00 hr DJ Soulmate

3 continents on Stage

18.00 – 19.50 hr Surinam group
19.00 – 20.00 hr Victor Sams Reggae band (all-round music & show band)
20.00 – 21.30 hr Performance of the “SOS with Friends band" an African Congo roots band with international recognition

With music, dance, children activiies, stall, drinks and delicious food.
Location: wijkpark 'de Verademing', Newtonstraat in The Hague

Please register fir the event here:- Please fill out my form.

African Gay Youth Foundation's photostream

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:33:00 +0000

African Gay Youth Foundation's photostream on Flickr.

The Organization

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:54:00 +0000

Our Organizational chart.

The African Coming Out Effect

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:27:00 +0000

There has been a lot of topics about sexuality and family. I know the strength and power family plays in the African culture, it is one that brings us to a cross road when it comes to our sexuality. The main concern about being open is not about us but how would our family be treated. This is common irrespective of where in the world they are, they still carry the same values. They are more concerned about what would people say about then than how you would be accepted within the family. There are things to consider when these issues come up:
1. It is important to know that as it took you time to accept who you are, so would it take time for them to accept the fact about who you are.
2. Family would eventually come around and accept you but rarely would they accept you fully. Some would let you know that they love you but do not fully accept your way of life.
3. There would be the spiritual phase, this would happen immediately when they would seek spiritual help to "cleanse" you. This stage depends strongly on your age and your family.
4. This is particular to young folks they might see it as a "phase" that you might fade out from. This is where i try and talk to people, because it is very sensitive it causes a lot of confusion in one minds and if care is not taking might lead to one being homophobic while being homosexual.
5. The adults in this period would have the "opposite sex" pressure. Now what i mean is when the family believes that if she/he gets married and has sex with the opposite sex the situation would stop. In some cases they bring about forced marriage.
6. They might tell you to leave the house and do not return and thinking you would be repentive and come and apologize saying you are now straight.
(to be continued)

PS: No matter what you go through push hard and be determined to be successful in what you do.

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:22:00 +0000

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Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”.

Pan African LGBTI Alliance

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An African Gay Experience: The African Coming Out Effect

noreply@blogger.com (African Gay Youth Foundation) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0000

An African Gay Experience: The African Coming Out Effect: "There has been a lot of topics about sexuality and family. I know the strength and power family plays in the African culture, it is one that..."