“Abu Nawas” is a group working for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) rights in Algeria.
A group that fights for the most basic right: to live in dignity and irrespective of their sexual orientations and gender identities.
A group that fights for the most basic right: to live in dignity and irrespective of their sexual orientations and gender identities.
It should be noted that the “Abu Nawas”met all the requirements association by law n ° 90-31 of 04-12-2025 concerning associations. However, our group operates in secret and without recognition since the Algerian penal code still sees homosexuality as a crime punishable by imprisonment and a fine.
Why the name?
Abu Nawas was one of the greatest poets of his time. The fact that he wasgay and the lover of
Caliph Harun al-Rashid’s son did not detract from his genius or his knowledge.
Caliph Harun al-Rashid’s son did not detract from his genius or his knowledge.
Furthermore, we want to remain a part of the Arab Muslim society with a dissociation of the Western models. Far from the logic of mimicry as we are often accused our opponents.
Portrait of the poet Abu Nawas
Goal
“Abu Nawas” works urgently for the decriminalization of homosexuality inAlgeria by the abolition of Article 333 and Article 338 of the Algerian penal code. Two articles who consider homosexuals as criminals.
