From Persecution to Purpose | LGBTQ+ Activist Moud Goba’s Inspiring Journey

As part of our January Recap Series Moud is being re-featured: In today’s WECAN episode, we’re honoured to speak with LGBTQ+ activist and award-winning advocate Moud Goba. Moud is a refugee who grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she witnessed the harassment and persecution of LGBTQ+ people firsthand. After fleeing persecution and seeking asylum in the UK, she has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQI refugees and asylum seekers. In 2023, Moud was named a recipient of BET’s Global Good Award, which recognises global leaders who use their platform to champion social responsibility, justice, and the well-being of the global Black community. This prestigious award celebrates Moud’s tireless advocacy and her impactful work supporting LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees. Moud has been a valued member of the Micro Rainbow team for over eight years, bringing her lived experience as a lesbian asylum seeker into her work every day. She is also a founding member of UK Black Pride and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees, continuing to shape inclusive and empowering spaces for Black LGBTQ+ communities. 🎥 Watch now to hear Moud’s powerful journey, her motivation, and her advice for creating lasting change. ⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 – 01:10 Meet Moud 01:10 – 02:25 A Life Dedicated to Freedom 02:25 – 05:15 Micro Rainbow 05:15 – 06:35 Main Motivator 06:35 – 07:59 Top Qualities 07:59 – 08:43 Proudest Moments 08:43 – 10:10 Top Tips 10:10 – 11:15 Plans for the Future 11:15 – 12:20 Role Models 12:20 – 13:10 Outro #LGBTQI #LGBTQActivist #RefugeeVoices #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wecan-podcast/id1790078746Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.