#African #Queer Youth Initiative

"Our History

A group of young #LGBTQI+ activists founded the African Queer Youth Initiative during the 5th Changing Faces and Changing Spaces Conference in Nairobi, #Kenya, in June 2015.

Our founding members recognised the need to elevate the needs and aspirations of young people within the larger LGBTQI+ movement and to create a space where they could be seen as equal partners in the struggle for equality. Since then, #AQYI has become a vibrant network of African youth activists united by our shared commitment to building a more #inclusive and #equitable society.

Since our inception, we have grown exponentially; our members come from southern, northern, eastern, and western Africa, as well as the African Islands, representing a diverse and vibrant community of young queer people. We continue to work with African LGBTQI+ youths to develop innovative and youth-led strategies for empowering LGBTQI+ youths across Africa, as well as platforms that allow them to engage actively and have an authentic voice in the fight for their freedom."

https://aqyi.org/about-us/

#LGBTQ #GBLTQ #QueerYouth #TransYouth #NonBinary #GenderQueer #Africa #RejectColonialism

What: Drop off CLEAN clothing and accessory donations Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: The Lavender Network 1590 Willamette St.
Why: We host a permanent clothing closet, support clothing closets around the area, and run clothing swaps- we get free clothes to folks in our community!

Get more info on how to support the Clothing Program at QueerEugene.org/Clothing-Program
#QueerEugene #QueerEvents #QueerCommunity #QueerResources #QueerYouth

What: Drop off CLEAN clothing and accessory donations Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Where?
The Lavender Network
1590 Willamette St.

Get more info on how to support the Clothing Program at QueerEugene.org/Clothing-Program

#QueerEugene #QueerEvents #QueerCommunity #QueerResources #QueerYouth

Join Queer Eugene programs for this week of January 4th- all volunteer-run! Get more info at QueerEugene.org or email [email protected] with any questions! #QueerEugene #QueerEvents #QueerCommunity #QueerResources #QueerYouth
Our wrap-up for the year of 2025, plus our stuff for this upcoming week of January 4th- all volunteer-run! Get more info at QueerEugene.org or email [email protected] with any questions! #QueerEugene #QueerEvents #QueerCommunity #QueerResources #QueerYouth
A survey reveals LGBTQIA+ children face severe discrimination at home and in schools, with bullying peaking between ages 12 and 15. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/lgbtqia-kids-discrimination-survey-india-ygs106p8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #LGBTQIA #InclusiveEducation #HumanRights #QueerYouth #Survey
Join Queer Eugene programs for this week of December 7th- all volunteer-run! Today 12/13 we have Rainbow Family Socials, 12/21 we have a special HoliGay Queer Makers Market! Get more info at QueerEugene.org or email [email protected] with any questions! #QueerEugene #QueerEvents #QueerCommunity #QueerResources #QueerYouth
Winter break is coming up! Here are some resources to learn, have fun at home, and maybe find some wellness while you have a break from school. Get more info from QueerEugene.org or message us! #QueerEugene #QueerEvents #QueerCommunity #QueerResources #QueerYouth

"Radical hope and joy forged human rights movements, and we need them again now"

by the amazing Dr Michael Barron.

https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/ireland-lgbtq-youth-movement-human-rights-6818548-Sep2025/

#QueerHistory #LGBTQHistory #IrishHistory #QueerYouth #OutYouth #BeLonGTo #MastoDaoine

Opinion: Radical hope and joy forged human rights movements, and we need them again now

Writer and activist Dr Michael Barron reflects on how queer youth organising transformed Irelandโ€™s policies, culture, and public imagination.

TheJournal.ie