Mem Memoirs: Issue 7
Three stories, from three maps and in three dialects, where the same tale repeats itself.
Publications & Releases Masahat publications
Over the years we have released many publications that you can read and share with your loved ones. We will always keep publishing work that goes beyond dominant, repetitive narratives and silenced mouths.
Mem Memoirs
7A series of documentary booklets produced by Masahat’s oral history project, telling the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people from many places and making space for their voices to be heard.
Mem Memoirs: Issue 6 — Spirituality
This issue explores spirituality and its impact on our journeys with sexual and gender diversity within conservative religious societies.
Mem Memoirs: Issue 5 — Violations in Medical Settings
Documenting the experiences of people who stood firm against violations in medical centres because they are part of Egypt’s queer community.
Mem Memoirs: Issue 4 — Against the Mould
Stories of those who fight stereotypes, standing up every day against the moulding of identities and orientations.
Mem Memoirs: Issue 3 — Bi & Pan Stories
Stories of bisexual and pansexual people, and their journeys through struggles and victories.
Mem Memoirs: Issue 2 — Relationships
Relationships from many perspectives: how people relate to their communities, their families and their bodies.
Mem Memoirs: Issue 1 — Discovering Ourselves
The first issue of the series (May 2019): journeys of self-discovery by lesbian women, trans women and queer women.
Amros Magazine
Coming soon New issues are in the works. Coming soon!
Reports
3Studies and reports documenting the risks and violence queer communities face, with recommendations for collective action.
Emergency Safety and Security Project Report
The risks and threats facing Egypt’s queer community and the violence directed at its members, drawn from a project that ran from 2017 to 2021.
Study on Digital Violence Against LGBTQ+ Activists
Monitoring and documenting digital violence over five years, with 24 activists taking part.
Study on Violence Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Egypt
Monitoring and documenting violence over five years, with 267 LGBTQ+ people taking part.
Other publications
3Guides, campaigns and booklets for our physical, emotional and digital safety.
Social Health Guide
The emotional side of relationships in queer communities: friendship, love and healing.
Voices of Queer Women from North Africa
The booklet of the campaign “Our strength is in our unity… one region… one struggle”, International Women’s Day 2016.
Safety and Security Guide for Foreign Residents and Asylum Seekers in Egypt
The legal context, residency, asylum, available services and digital protection tools.