#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 Ireland’s policies, culture, and public imagination.

TheJournal.ie