African Queer Voices

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African Queer Voices NYC-based nonprofit advancing the voices & wellbeing of African LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers through community, advocacy & creative expression.

Yesterday, AQV Founder & President Steven Muleme joined the UN LGBTI Core Group meeting at the United Nations Headquarte...
09/22/2026

Yesterday, AQV Founder & President Steven Muleme joined the UN LGBTI Core Group meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, under the theme “Championing Diversity in Times of Adversity: Standing Up for LGBTI Persons.”

For African LGBTQ+ communities, representation in global human rights spaces matters. AQV remains committed to ensuring that our experiences, realities, and voices are part of the conversations shaping equality and human rights worldwide.

We were honored to attend the grand opening of ’s Community Resource Space. Thank you for the invitation and your warm h...
08/02/2026

We were honored to attend the grand opening of ’s Community Resource Space. Thank you for the invitation and your warm hospitality. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and learning from your incredible leadership. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone!

As Pride Month comes to an end, we sat down with two of our incredible members to ask one simple question: What does Pri...
06/26/2026

As Pride Month comes to an end, we sat down with two of our incredible members to ask one simple question: What does Pride mean to you in 2026?

Their answers speak for themselves. Take a moment to read their stories.

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AQV was proud to participate in the 2026 Storytellers Summit in Washington, DC, organized by Refugee Advocacy Lab and Re...
06/12/2026

AQV was proud to participate in the 2026 Storytellers Summit in Washington, DC, organized by Refugee Advocacy Lab and Refugees International.The summit opened with a live reading of “We're Still Here”, an original poem by AQV Executive Director Steven Muleme.

Storytelling is more than sharing experiences, it's a powerful tool for advocacy, healing, and social change. Through our stories, we challenge harmful narratives and amplify the voices of forcibly displaced LGBTQ+ people around the world.
Our stories matter, & we're still here.

***rVoices 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This past week, AQV’s Executive Director joined survivors, organizers, and LGBTQI+ advocates in the Adirondack Mountains...
05/21/2026

This past week, AQV’s Executive Director joined survivors, organizers, and LGBTQI+ advocates in the Adirondack Mountains for a meaningful retreat centered on storytelling, healing, bodily autonomy, and collective care.

The experience reaffirmed the power of stories to challenge harmful narratives, build solidarity, and imagine freer futures for our communities.

AQV looks forward to continuing these conversations through art, theater, literature, and community engagement.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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