Links to other groups
AL FATIHA: US
Once upon a time al-fatiha established a UK branch...which evolved into Imaan... and here we all are... ;)
Al-Fatiha is dedicated to Muslims of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTIQQ), and their families, friends and allies. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice. We envision a world that is free from prejudice, injustice and discrimination, where all people are fully embraced and accepted into their families, faith and communities.
ALWAAN:
Alwaan is an online network for Arab lesbians, gay men, bisexual men and women, trans persons and those who are interested in building bridges with the LGBT Arab community.
ASWAT
ASWAT: PALESTINE
We are a group of Arab gay women and home to all lesbians, inter-sex, queers, transsexual, transgender, questioning and bisexual women. Is to raise our voices to echo in the corridors of our society, promote our existence to raise public awareness, and create a safe environment for gay Arab women within our Arab and Palestinian society
BEKSOOS
''Bekhsoos is an Arab lesbian online magazine published quarterly by Meem. We cover topics related to homosexuality in the Arab world.
Our objective is to fill the gap of lesbian-produced writing in the Arab world through documentation and reports, opinion pieces, and creative work. We believe in the incredible wealth of LBTQ women's stories and experiences out there that have not yet been put forth enough online or in print. There is much mystery that surrounds the Arab lesbian identity. We're here to show that we're normal, creative, intelligent beings - just like you. And we're here to speak our minds and tell our stories.''
BINT EL NAS: US/MIDDLE EAST
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.
BOB: Boys of Bangladesh
Boys of Bangladesh (BoB) started its journey as an on-line Yahoo group in late 2002 with aims such as bringing together the isolated gay men in Bangladesh, creating a platform where gay men can help each other come to terms with their sexuality by sharing their thoughts, feelings and experiences and ultimately building a gay society based on friendship and respect for all human beings. With years of consistent work, this group has become the largest and the most active network for gay men in Bangladesh. The group is moderated by a team of volunteers, selected from the group members.In addition to the on-line presence, BoB organizes get-togethers, film shows, picnics, parties etc where gay men in Bangladesh can meet each other and make friends. These social events give them a sense of belonging, which helps boost their self-esteem.Recently BoB has started to fill up the vacuum of gay activism in Bangladesh but we believe that it is essential to have a strong united gay community before we can actually start fighting for our rights. Hence community building is on the top of our agenda.With the help and support of our friends home and abroad, we hope to build a better society free of discriminations.Welcome to our group, where we firmly believe that together we can make a difference for us
EMAIL GROUP: BiMuslims
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 to meet other Muslims who are also bisexual.
EMAIL GROUP: LGBTQ MuslimYouth
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.
EMAIL GROUP: Muslim Gay Men
MuslimGayMen is a group for Muslim gay men and their friends and allies.
EMAIL GROUP: Parents Of LGBTQ Muslims
A forum for Muslim parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning children.
EMAIL GROUP: 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.
GLAS: US, EGYPT, LEBANON...
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.
Gay Muslim Morocco
Des musulmans du monde entier, hommes et femmes, évoquent avec franchise leur homosexualité.
Bravant leur peur, des musulmans du monde entier, hommes et femmes, évoquent avec franchise leur homosexualité. Des témoignages poignants et un documentaire de toute beauté sur un tabou encore tenace.
HMTF: Lgbtqi muslims in france
a new social and support group, site available in english and french
http://www.homosexuels-musulmans.org/gay_muslims.html#POURQUOI_CETTE_ASSOCIATION
HOMAN: US/IRAN
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.
IMAAN: UK
Umm... that's us actually...check out our PROPER site and forum...
Imaan supports LGBTQI Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam. It provides a safe space and support network to address issues of common concern through sharing individual experiences and institutional resources.
Imaan promotes the Islamic values of peace, social justice and tolerance through its work, and aspires to bring about a world that is free from prejudice and discrimination against all Muslims and LGBT people
KIFKIF: MOROCCO
A community of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in Morocco.
KISS: UK
A London based support group for women from the South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African communities who identify as lesbian or bisexual.
L'Algerie LGBT
Support and social site for LGBT Algerians, with forum... (french)
LGBTI Bangladesh
This site is to support the LGBTI movement in Bangladesh. Homosexuality is criminalised in Bangladesh by the Section 377 A of BPc (Bangladesh Penal Code) which punishes sodomy (even induced by CONSENTING ADULTS)by imprisonment upto 10 years along with a suitable fine. The Homosexuals in Bangladesh are facing discrimination, predujice, social antipathy and persecution in their daily affairs due to the OBSOLETE legislative acts of the pre-independance BRITISH ERA and the strict Islamic puritanism imposed by the Talibanised radicals in the country.
MASK: SOUTH AFRICA
The Mask is a South African Gay and Lesbian site with somprehensive resources, links, country pages informing about the situation of gays and lesbians in most African countries. Political engaged and engaging.
MEEM: LEBANON
Meem is a community of and for LBTQ women in Lebanon. LBTQ is defined as women who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, transgender (including male-to-female and female-to-male), queer, in addition to women questioning their sexual orientation. We believe in diversity. Our goal is to create a safe space in Lebanon where lesbians can meet, talk, discuss issues, share experiences, and work on improving their lives and themselves. In a nutshell, Meem is a group of really cool women who look out for each other and work on making Lebanon a better home for lesbians. PUBLISHES BEKSOOS MAGAZINE...
NAZ PROJECT: LONDON, UK
Naz Project London (NPL) provides sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to targeted Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in London. NPL aims to educate and empower communities to face up to the challenges of sexual health and the AIDS pandemic, and to mobilise the support networks that exist for people living with HIV/AIDS. NPL also provides training services to voluntary, community and statutory organisations as well as a wide range of free resources
Pakistani Dykes
Pakistani Dykes is a mailing list where Pakistani lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning women can find a safe space to deal with coming out and sexuality issues, and express ideas, thoughts and opinions. The list also aims to facilitate the creation of a network for individuals to make friends, find contacts and exchange information. All topics related to issues affecting the lives of Pakistani lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women may be discussed. The list is open to all lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning women of Pakistani origin, either living in Pakistan or elsewhere. To subscribe: send email to pakistanidykes-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Partners of LGBT Muslims
To bring non-Muslim partners (who are in relationships with Muslims) together to discuss issues of common concern.
SAFRA PROJECT: UK
The Safra Project is a resource project working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally (Muslim LBT women). The Safra Project was set up in October 2001 by and for Muslim LBT women. The issues faced by Muslim LBT women, and the (combination of) prejudices based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, religion, race, culture and immigration status that they experience, are unique and currently insufficiently addressed.
SALAAM CANADA
'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.
SAWNET: THE KHUSH PAGE
THE KHUSH PAGE...
lots and lots and lots of links to support and social groups 'For and about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered S. Asians' across the world, esp in America..
Somali Gay Community
Somali Gay Community was established in 2005 by a small group of Somalian guys who, apart from sharing the same culture and background, acknowledge the fact that we are homosexuals living in the UK.
The aim of starting this group is to create a space and medium for somalian gay and lesbians to access information, share experiences and develop support networks.
When we found one another through various means such as meeting in clubs, the internet and through friends, we quickly become a tight-nit family who look after each other. As Somali gay and lesbians, we have and are facing common issues, thus, we want to share our experiences and most importantly build a welcoming and supportive community.
We also aim to provide a pathway and support for our brothers and sisters who are coming to terms with their homosexuality and feel overwhelmed through this transitional, and to many, difficult period. It is important to remember that you are not alone and there are not only fellow Somalian gays that you can talk and relate to but also wider gay and lesbian organisations that can offer you a range of services and advice, from sexual health to housing and immigration issues....
http://www.somaligaycommunity.org/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
THE INNER CIRCLE: SOUTH AFRICA
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.
TRIKONE: USA
Trikone is a registered non-profit organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of South Asian descent. Founded in 1986 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Trikone is the first group of its kind in the world. Trikone offers a supportive, empowering and non-judgmental environment, where LGBT South Asians can meet, make connections and proudly promote awareness and acceptance of their sexuality in society. ALSO PRODUCES A MONTHLY MAGAZINE (look under gallery 4 more info...)
The Online Yahoo group for Bangladeshi Lesbians
Shawprovo – the Shamopremee (Women in love with Women), the Women’s group in Bangladesh has recently launched their HELPLINE number for Shamopremee, Lesbian, Bisexual Women in Distress/Need.