Sat, 22nd, Nov, 2025: Basem Kerbage, Queer Arabs Australia (QAA), The Queer Arabs Australia Festival
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Nevena and Macca were joined live in the studio by Basem Kerbage as they discussed the Queer Arab Festival that ran for 12 hours at the Pride Centre, 22nd November.
Basem ‘Bas’ Kerbage (he/him)
Basem is a human rights activist, queer rights activist, and founder of Queer Arabs Australia. Basem has a background in not-for-profit, and is a fundraising professional. A vocal advocate for people, and especially queer people of the Middle East North Africa, especially those in Palestine and Lebanon. Basem believes we do not get to pick and choose who has human rights, and that we are not free until we are all free.
Queer Arabs Australia (QAA) is the leading national organisation dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals from Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African (MENA) backgrounds across Australia. Our mission is to create safe, inclusive, and culturally relevant spaces that address the unique challenges faced by queer Arabs and MENA individuals, including racism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and transphobia. They offer a range of services and community initiatives, including language support, social events, and advocacy, all designed to empower their members to thrive.
https://www.queerarabsaustralia.org/
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