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Halifax
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Mission
Statement:
Salaam Halifax: Queer Muslim Community
A support group for practicing and non-practicing queer
muslims, those who come for Muslim cultures and their friends. We are
are part of of a Salaam Canada which is a network of Queer Muslim
Communities accross Canada. We provide Peer Counseling, advocacy,
refugee support as well as social, cultural and educational events for
Muslims who are lesbians, gays, bisexuals or transgendered, those
questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Goals
and Objectives
1.
Support Muslims who identify themselves as lesbian, gay,
bisexual or transgender, and those who are questioning their sexual
orientation or gender identity.
2.
Foster spirituality among LGBTQ Muslims.
3.
Provide a supportive and understanding environment for
LGBTQ
Muslims who seek to reconcile their sexual
orientation
or gender identity with Islam.
4.
Empower LGBTQ Muslims by creating safe spaces to share
individual experiences and by providing information about
institutional resources.
5.
Advocate on behalf of LGBTQ Muslims in national and
international forums
6.
Encourage and initiate dialogue with Muslim communities
around issues of
sexuality and gender.
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