About

The Young Queer Alliance (YQA) is a non-governmental, youth-led and apolitical organisation registered in the Republic of Mauritius to empower individuals and organisations, promote equality and leading change for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Founded on the 1st February 2014, YQA was offiacially registered on the 1st September 2014 after a successful complaint at the Equal Opportunities Commission due to homophobic authorities.

Within these few years of existence, through advocacy, activism and field interventions on various legal, social, policy making and health matters, coupled with a strong networking among LGBTQI people and other stakeholders, the YQA has positioned itself as a reference in the struggle for equality in the Republic of Mauritius for the LGBTQI community at large and for local and regional actors.