Many LGBTIQ+ Africans face discrimination, violence, persecution, stigma and exclusion on a daily basis – from family members, employers, places of worship and the society at large. These forms of hostility tend to take a negative toil on the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQ+ population.
However, discrimination and hostility towards LGBTIQ+ Africans are not restricted to the continent but can also be found within the Austrian LGBTIQ+ communities, in and around African LGBTIQ+ communities in Austria and throughout various sectors such as employment, education and health care.
We are happy to host this event in cooperation with Afro Rainbow Austria - the first organisation established by and for African LGBTIQ+ in Austria.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
? Shams Asadi
[Human Rights Commissioner, City of Vienna]
? Kojo Taylor
[Pan African Forum in Austria]
? Faika El-Nagashi
[Member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament & City Council|
? Henrie Dennis
[Founder Afro Rainbow Austria]
? Simon Inou
[Publisher Fresh - Black Austrian Lifestyle Magazine]
? Negede Gebremeskel
[Intersectional LGBTIQ rights activist from Ethiopia]
Please join us for refreshments & networking after the event!
no registration needed
