Mauritius LGBTQ+ Group Calls for Calm Amid National Unrest
The Young Queer Alliance urges solidarity, dialogue and non-violence as Mauritius grapples with a period of social tension.
Mauritius-based LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation the Young Queer Alliance (YQA) has issued a public statement calling for calm, solidarity and mutual respect in the wake of recent unrest that has shaken the country.
In a communiquΓ© released on Wednesday 14 October, the YQA expressed its solidarity with the broader Mauritian population, stating in Creole: "Dan sa moman difisil la, nou solider avek lepep Moris" β meaning "In this difficult moment, we stand in solidarity with the people of Mauritius."
The organisation stressed that violence, regardless of its form or target, hurts families, weakens communities and threatens the country's future. It called on all Mauritians to choose restraint, dialogue and respect for human life over confrontation.
The YQA also drew on its own experience as a minority community to articulate broader principles of inclusion and protection. In its statement, the group noted: "As an LGBTQIA+ community, we know the importance of listening to our neighbours, protecting every community and living in dignity. Safety and dignity are for everyone, without discrimination based on religion, community, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation or gender."
The organisation invited every Mauritian citizen to reflect on the shared values of peaceful coexistence and human dignity that underpin society.
The Young Queer Alliance is one of Mauritius's most prominent LGBTQ+ civil society organisations. It advocates for the rights and welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people on the island, and regularly engages in public awareness campaigns and community support programmes.
What this means: The YQA's statement reflects a wider pattern of civil society voices stepping forward during a period of national tension in Mauritius. By framing safety and dignity as universal concerns β not issues exclusive to any one group β the organisation is positioning the LGBTQ+ community as part of the national conversation on peace and social cohesion, rather than separate from it. The call echoes similar appeals from other quarters of Mauritian society urging restraint and unity.
Source: ION News
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Young Queer Alliance (YQA) in Mauritius?β
The Young Queer Alliance (YQA) is a Mauritius-based civil society organisation that advocates for the rights and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people on the island. It runs community support programmes and public awareness campaigns, and is one of the country's most visible LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
Why did the YQA issue a statement about the unrest in Mauritius?β
The YQA issued its statement on 14 October in response to a period of social unrest and tension affecting Mauritius. The organisation called for calm, dialogue and non-violence, emphasising that safety and dignity apply to all people regardless of religion, community, gender or sexual orientation.
What rights do LGBTQ+ people have in Mauritius?β
Same-sex relations remain criminalised under Mauritius's Penal Code, though the law is rarely enforced. LGBTQ+ individuals do not have legal recognition of same-sex partnerships or marriages. Civil society groups like the YQA continue to advocate for decriminalisation and broader legal protections.
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