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Security Training Workshop with LGBTQIA+ Activists
The Young Queer Alliance (YQA) has organised a two-day training to empower Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) activists on their digital and physical security. The training, held at the Gold Crest Business Hotel on 11 and 25 April 2026, was funded by The Other Foundation and brought together some 20 LGBTQIA+ Activists.
IDAHOBIT 2026: At the Heart of Democracy
The theme for IDAHOBIT 2026 is “At the heart of democracy”, not only because human rights and freedoms and access to justice should prevail in a democratic society, but because every single moment of every single day, the safety, security, freedom, emotions and love, that every single LGBTQIA+ people should have, similar to any other human being, is what democracy stands for. Whether it is in one’s house or family, on the streets, accessing medical care, in schools, at the workplace, for banking and insurance facilities, the justice and freedom that holds true for any citizen, should hold true for every single LGBTQIA+ person.
Freelancers: Empowering Creatives in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Join Our Creative Initiative. We are on the lookout for talented freelance content creators, graphic designers, video editors, and writers to join our dynamic team. Contribute your skills to impactful projects that celebrate LGBTQIA+ diversity and inclusion.
Expression of Interest: Socioeconomic research on marriage equality in Mauritius
The YQA invites academics, human rights consultancy firms and researchers/research firms to submit their Expression of Interest for a socioeconomic research on marriage equality in Mauritius to enable human rights institutions, policy makers, legislators, LGBTQIA+ persons and the public in general, to have an insight on the socioeconomic challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ persons in Mauritius by not being allowed to be in a marriage relationship and bring about policy changes.
Vacancy: Advocacy Officer
Vacancy: The YQA is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered as Advocacy Officer on a full-time basis for the organisation starting December 2025.
My decrim experience: More liberating, with minimal restraint
04 October 2023 shall be forever engraved in the glittery and colourful pages of queer history for the Supreme Court of Mauritius decriminalised homosexuality after plaints were lodged challenging the constitutionality of Section 250(1) of the Criminal Code 1938. Alas, often, as queer people and those whose work are grounded in social justice and societal change, overlook two, or maybe three, important aspects of this moment – first, that we were able to reach to this milestone because of a groundwork which started decades before, globally and locally; second, that the four years leading to the Supreme Court judgment was marked with a series of actions to which, the Court and the population may be oblivious; and third, the state of queer movements beyond the court win.
Expression of Interest: Comparative Analysis for marriage equality of same-sex couples in Mauritius
The YQA invites academics, legal practitioners, law firms and human rights consultancy firms to submit their Expression of Interest for a comparative legal analysis on same-sex marriage in Mauritius to enable human rights institutions, policy makers and legislators to have an insight on the legislative framework in Mauritius with regard to Universal Human Rights principles; as well as having a baseline for legislative change.
Vacancy: Social Worker
The YQA is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered as full-time Social Worker for the organisation starting September 2025.A. Candidates should: have a strong interest in LGBTQIA+ issues, gender, human rights and HIV/AIDS;...
International Day for People of African Descent: Reflections for queer people
The International Day for People of African Descent is commemorated every 31 August 2024, honouring the contributions of the people of the African diaspora. For queer people, commemorating this day is also about recognising the social inequalities which are intertwined and intersectional in the violations of human rights that queer people of African descent face, including in Mauritius.
Expression of Interest : Comparative Analysis for Legal Recognition for trans people in Mauritius
GL, YQA and CAEC are inviting Academics, Legal Practitioners, Law firms and Human Rights Consultancy firms to submit their Expression of Interest for a comparative legal analysis for legal gender recognition for trans people in Mauritius.
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