Social support groups - (Coming Out report findings 2003)
'Physical' and/or Web based only social and support groups
Al-fatiha Foundation
An international organisation dedicated
to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and their
friends.
Po Box 33015, Washington, DC 20033, USA.
Tel. 202-452-5534
Email: info@al-fatiha.org
Website: http://www.al-fatiha.org
E-list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/al-fatiha-news
To subscribe send a blank email to: al-fatiha-news-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
GLAS is based in the USA but aims to serve the Arab community world wide. It has chapters in Egypt and Lebanon. The website includes news and articles from Arab countries, mailing lists by country and useful links.
A group for young lesbian and bisexual women under 25, who are questioning their sexuality. The group offers support for those at all levels of 'coming out'. They also offer information, advice and support around issues such as relationships, sexual health, housing and bullying. Contact Project worker Theresa on 020 83481785 between 6.30 and 9.30 on Monday evenings For information on other groups like Girl Diva in your area go to http://www.outzone.org
A social support group for Muslim lesbian, gays, bisexuals, transgender, those questioning their sexuality or gender identity and their friends and supporters.
Mobile: 07849 170 793
Website: http://www.imaan.org.uk/
E-mail: info@imaan.org.uk
The mission of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status.
A support group for women from the South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African communities who identify as lesbian or bisexual. If you are attracted to other women or just 'coming out' and you want a safe place to meet and hang out with other women who feel the same then call. Kiss meets last Thursday of the month at:
The Glass Bar, West Lodge, 190 Euston Rd, London, NW1 (in front of Euston BR and Bus station). Contact Parminder on 020 8714 1879 for more details.
Website: http://www.planetkiss.co.uk
SPICE is a monthly social and support group for LGBT Ethnic minority communities, held on the second Tuesday of Each month. It gives the group a chance to discuss issues that affect them, obtain sexual health information, organise social gatherings and receive counselling and support.
RANG NIGHT is a social community event, also organised by us. Its event that brings together people of all races, sexualities and ages. The event has been going since 1999 and had a two year break between 2002 and 2004. This event returned on 26th Nov 2004 as a regular event. Our next event is on Thursday 23rd December which is a Xmas Party and Charity Fundraiser (raising money for sick children worldwide via 'SAVE THE CHILDREN'). We would like to invite you along so you can meet our staff and the SPICE group members.
To find out more info about our work or to get involved in our work, call us on 0116 2547412 - ask for Chaz or Arif
NEXTEP - a social group for lesbian and bisexual women aiming to offer a supportive and social environment for women of all cultural backgrounds and ages to meet every second Sunday of the month from 4 - 6 pm.
Services include telephone helplines, counselling, support and social groups.
86 Caledonian Road, Kings's Cross, London, N1 9DN
Tel Helpline: 020 7837 3337 (7.30 pm - 10 pm daily)
Website: http://www.londonfriend.org.uk
Support group for ethnic minority communities and work around the subject of HIV/AIDS.
Naz Project London, Pallingswick House, 241 King St, London,
W6 9LP
Tel: +44 (0)2087411879
Naz Project International
Tel:+44 (0)20856301
Website: http://www.naz.org.uk
Peer Support Project
A project providing support and advice to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Young People (LGBTQ) aged under 25. Based in Manchester although they provide a range of services both locally and nationally.
Polari
Working strategically for more lesbian and gay friendly services to older people. Free newsletter open to all. The main information e-address is info-polari@madasafish.com
A Resource Project working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual. trans, queer and questioning women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally.
E-mail: info@safraproject.org Website: http://www.safraproject.org Safra Project, PO Box, 45079, London, N4 3Y, England, UK. Listserve-dealing with issues concerning lesbian, bisexual and transgender women that identify as Muslim religiously or culturally.
Safra Project Social Group- meets
monthly in the UK, check website events notice for dates and venues.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/safra_project/
'Salaam: Queer Muslim community' is a Muslim Identified Organization dedicated to social justice, peace and human dignity through its work to bring all closer to a world that is free from injustice, including prejudice, discrimination, racism, misogyny, sexism and homophobia.
The Inner Circle strives to reconcile sexuality and faith, and foster friendship through a positive peer group for gay, lesbian, transgendered and other sexually marginalized persons particularly of the Muslim community, as well as persons of other religions or cultures who experience similar or related challenges, and all those who support our aims.
They provide information through news/events, articles, discussions and life-orientation. They also have experts and qualified voluntary workers to deal with your queries and counseling, assisting individuals in reconciling their faith with their sexuality and dealing with other sexually related issues.http://www.theinnercircle.org.za/
An American gay South Asian group, who also produce a monthly magazine by the name Trikone.
| Web only based support groups |
Alterheros
An organisation based
on Canada who's aim is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and to halt
homophobia with a particular focus
on queer youth, their family, friends and educators. The Alterheros website
is comprehensive and bilingual (French & English). The website features
over 600 articles dealing with over 50 different categories of topics and issues
of concern to LGBT youth and others (i.e. HIV/AIDS, Culture & Religion;
Coming Out; Homophobia; etc.). The website also features and Ask
the Expert section where you can ask questions about various issues (related
or non-related to your sexuality or gender identity) which are answered by
a team of nurses, sexologists and other qualified professionals. The My
Story section offers youth and others the opportunity to share their coming-out
stories and experiences and the eXpressions section
gives youth the opportunity to display their artistic talents.
An email discussion group for Muslims who identify as bisexual or who may be questioning their sexual orientation. Anything relevant to the bisexual Muslim community can be discussed on this forum. It is intended to be a safe space for Muslims who are bisexual and who want tomeet other Muslims who are also bisexual.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BiMuslims
This site is designed to serve the needs and interests of women who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (including female-to-male and male-to-female trans* people in any state of transition), and who are identified ethnically or culturally with the Arab world, regardless of where they live. This includes women of mixed ethnic heritage, and women who are from non-Arab minority groups that exist within the Arab world.
Brother Outsider
http://www.brotheroutsider.org/
Brother Outsider is a private site for FTM, Transmasculine, Masculine Genderqueer and male-spirited transgender identified writers and members.
Femme Noir- Web portal for lesbians of colour (USA)
A journal for lesbians of African descent.
Website: http://femmenoir.net/
London's leading website for lesbians and bisexual women. Everything you need to know about the scene from bars, clubs and cafes to events and community groups.
Website: http://www.gingerbeer.co.uk/
Iranian Gay, Lesbian and Transgendered Coalition. Only the Los Angeles chapter is currently active. Their website is largely in Farsi and includes articles, events, and useful links to other websites and groups.
http://www.homanla.org/
Online Magazine for LGBT Muslims. The website includes articles, advice, book reviews, links,etc.
Lazeeza is a project of GLAS (http://www.glas.org) and their website is currently very limited. They are hoping to feature information about mailing lists, news of interest to Arab lesbians, articles, poetry and any other relevant materials.
To create a safe space for Muslim youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Youth is defined as anyone 25 and under.Subscriptions are not screened, so all subscribers are requested to respect the confidentiality of the group and only subscribe if you are a young person 25 and under.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LGBTQMuslimYouth
Mask
A website on gay and lesbian affairs in Africa.
http://www.mask.org.za
MuslimGayMen is a group for Muslim gay men and their friends and allies.
http://www.yahoogroups.com/list/muslimgaymen
A forum for Muslim parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning children.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsOfLGBTQMuslim
To bring non-Muslim partners (who are in relationships with Muslims) together to discuss issues of common concern.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PartnersOfLGBTMuslims
The worlds biggest online lesbian meeting place where like minded women can meet and interact in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Website: http://www.pinksofa.com
TransMuslims
An email discussion group for Muslims who identify as transgendered, and for those that consider themselves gender variant. This includes anyone that identifies as an MTF (male to female) or an FTM (female to male). Issues of relevance to the Trans Muslim community are welcome on this list, including gender identity, issues of gender socialization in Islam, sex reassignment surgery, and Islam's views towards transgendered people.
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/TransMuslim
A web site devoted to the needs of GLBT Muslims. Website: http://www.well.com/user/queerjhd/
Resources for GLBT Muslims. Has information about Islam and Transsexuals.
- Email: info@safraproject.org