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Expression of Interest: Trans equality in Mauritius through universal human rights lenses
The Young Queer Alliance is inviting for Expression of Interest (EOI) from Academics, Legal Practitioners, Law firms and Human Rights Consultancy firms to submit a thematic research with regard to: “Trans equality in Mauritius through universal human rights lenses”.
PlanetRomeo Foundation: Giving and sharing during COVID-19
The PlanetRomeo Foundation supported the Young Queer Alliance to supply face masks, hand sanitizers and food packs to 20 LGBTQ people in Mauritius affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Human Rights Day 2021: “Diminie inegalite, avanceman drwa imin”
On the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2021, a one-day symposium on the theme “Diminie inegalite, avanceman drwa imin” was organised by the Young Queer Alliance (YQA) on the 15 December 2021to raise awareness among policy makers, public sector actors, the private sector representatives, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other human rights bodies on the situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) in Mauritius.
Fabrice Houdart: Inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in businesses
Fabrice Houdart, Managing Director, Out Leadership, intervened during the symposium organised by the Young Queer Alliance on the theme “Diminie inegalite, avanceman draw imin”. During his intervention, Fabrice Houdart emphasised on the role of the Private Sector in promoting equality.
A place called home: the condition and challenges of LGBTQIA+ persons in family settings
As part of the European Union funded project “Strengthening the inclusion and social acceptance of LGBTQIA+ persons, through policy and mindset changes, in Mauritius and Rodrigues”, the Young Queer Alliance launched the thematic research “A place called home: the condition and challenges of LGBTQIA+ persons in family settings” on 03 December 2021. The research was carried out by Me. Danisha Sornum, MMP, LLM.
US Navy ship named after Harvey Milk
On Saturday 06 November 2021, the US Navy christened and launched a ship named after gay rights leader Harvey Milk who was forced to resign from the naval force because of his sexual orientation despite having served his country during the Korean War.
Dr. Rachel Levine: First transgender four-star admiral
Dr. Rachel Levine, the senior President Biden health appointee, made history by being nominated as the nation’s highest-ranking openly transgender official and first openly transgender four-star officer.
Training: Rights of LGBTQIA+ persons in Mauritius
The Young Queer Alliance organised a training session on “Rights of LGBTQIA+ persons in Mauritius” whereby the current legal framework available in the respect, protection and promotion of human rights including LGBTQIA+ rights were shared among participants present.
Webinar: Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying
Harassment, abuse, victim, intimidate…all these are associated with bullying and when they occur on the web and the internet, it is called cyberbullying. On 22 July 2021, the Young Queer Alliance participated in an anti-cyberbullying webinar as a panellist. The webinar was organised by Behind the Scene and powered by AIESEC Réduit.
Being an ally for LGBTQ+ people
An ally is someone who stands in solidarity and shows support to LGBTQ+ people; and one of the most effective and powerful voices for the LGBTQ+ movement. Anyone can be an ally for the LGBTQ+ people. You can start by the following small steps.
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