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Queer, Young & Muslim S2 E8

Episode 8 of the It's a Mind Field! podcast, hosted by Leon Fernandes, Hannah Achelles and Chris Jaeger, titled "Queer, Young & Muslim S2 E8" was published on January 16, 2024 and runs 27 minutes.

January 16, 2024 ·27m · It's a Mind Field!

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What happens to young people when religious dogma clashes with sexual identity? In many cultures, living outside of sexual norms can evoke guilt, shame and rejection. But, Mohammad Awad who runs the award-winning Muslim Peers Project, which supports young Muslims, says that religious identity and queer identity are not mutually exclusive - they can exist in harmony. An artist, writer and poet, Awad talks with Chris Jaeger about mental health consequences of marginalisation, advocating f...

What happens to young people when religious dogma clashes with sexual identity? In many cultures, living outside of sexual norms can evoke guilt, shame and rejection. But, Mohammad Awad who runs the award-winning Muslim Peers Project, which supports young Muslims, says that religious identity and queer identity are not mutually exclusive - they can exist in harmony. 

An artist, writer and poet, Awad talks with Chris Jaeger about mental health consequences of marginalisation, advocating for acceptance, and creating a safe place where young Muslims can access culturally sensitive support.

The Muslim Peers Project 

The Muslim Peers Project is an initiative by Outloud to support young queer Muslims experiencing mental health distress. 

https://outloud.org.au/projects/muslim-peers-project/

https://www.instagram.com/muslim_peers_project

IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW.

Content warning -
Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being.

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