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THE UNSPOKEN TRUTH - YAEF PODCAST

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The "Unspoken Truth" podcast is a Youth Alliance for Equality Foundation (YAEF) initiative: aimed at addressing and amplifying the voices of young Queer people in Ghana. This podcast series will delve into pressing issues, challenge societal norms, and fostering a deeper understanding and empathy towards Queer individuals. By providing a platform for real stories and expert insights, we aim to promote awareness, acceptance, and advocacy for Queer rights.

Author

YAE Foundation

Category

Society

Podcast website

yaefghana.org

Latest episode

Sep 26, 2025

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Episodes

INTERSECTIONALITY: THE TRANSGENDER CONVERSATION 26.09.2025

In this episode of The Unspoken Truth , we turn the spotlight on the transgender community in Ghana, a group whose voices are too often silenced or overlooked. Trans people in Ghana face a web of intersecting challenges—from social stigma and discrimination to barriers in healthcare, education, and employment—that deeply shape their everyday lives. Through intimate, first-hand accounts, we hear ho...

Educational Access For Queer Youth In Ghana 12.09.2025

Education is a fundamental human right and a critical pathway to personal development and economic empowerment. However, queer youths in Ghana face significant barriers in accessing quality education due to discrimination, stigma, and legal restrictions. The socio-cultural environment, compounded by the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2021,exacerbates marginalization, leading to high dr...

Educational Access For Queer Youth In Ghana 05.09.2025

Education is a fundamental human right and a critical pathway to personal development and economic empowerment. However, queer youths in Ghana face significant barriers in accessing quality education due to discrimination, stigma, and legal restrictions. The socio-cultural environment, compounded by the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2021,exacerbates marginalization, leading to high dr...

Open Forum Gen-Z edition Part 2 22.08.2025

As promised, Here is part 2 of the Gen-Z conversation. Here we delve into another powerful and important conversation. We explore how young queer Ghanaians ,find their Truth, share their laughter,the struggles and their victories. From navigating obstacles to celebrating Joy, this is a space of raw honesty,healing and connection. Its not just a podcast- it's OUR conversation. Let's take yo...

Open Forum:Gen Z edition Part 1 15.08.2025

In this episode of the Unspoken Truth we explore and discuss relevant issues which affect our Gen Zs and how they deal with them as young queer people. They share their thoughts on public narratives around Queer issues. In this episode we look at everything through the Gen Z lens to better understand them and how they express themselves and cope with the struggles, what their queer joy looks like...

Breaking Barriers: A Conversation on Disability and Queerness in Ghana 11.09.2024

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth- YAEF Podcast! In this episode, the host (Mcpyre) and guests (Ray) and (Razak) explores the experiences of LGBTIQ+ individuals with disabilities in Ghana, highlighting the specific obstacles they face and emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and empathetic society. This podcast is produced by a Ghanaian youth-led and focused organisation; "Youth Alliance for Equa...

Breaking the Binary: Unveiling Intersex Lives in Ghana 28.08.2024

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth- YAEF Podcast! In this episode, the host (Mcpyre) and guests (Shone) and (Salamatu) talk about the physical characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female dubbed INTERSEX. Imagine a spectrum of human diversity broader than you've ever considered. Intersex individuals embody this diversity, born with variations in sex characteristics – chromosome...

Understanding Consent: BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE “YES” 14.08.2024

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth- YAEF Podcast! In this episode, the host (Mcpyre) and guests (Owureku) and (Jay) talk about a topic that is as crucial as it is often misunderstood—sexual consent. In a society where discussions about sex are often shrouded in stigma and silence, understanding consent becomes not just important, but essential. The podcast shed light on how cultural and societal norms...

The Silent Struggle: Understanding And Combating Violence Against LGBTQ+ Youth In Ghana 30.07.2024

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth- YAEF Podcast! In this episode, the host (Mcpyre) and the executive director of Rightify Ghana (Ebenezer) and Coordinator for Hotline Operation System with Solace Initiative (Blessing) talk about the violence against LGBTIQ +youth in Ghana which is multifaceted, encompassing physical, psychological, and socio-economic dimensions. As the two guests explained violence a...

The Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Ghana: A Deep Dive into its Implications 17.07.2024

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth- YAEF Podcast! In this episode, the host (Mcpyre) and the executive director of Rightify Ghana (Ebenezer) talk about the famous "Anti-Gay Bill". They shed more lights on the repercussion this bill poses to the young queer youth in the country and beyond. The Podcast and the conversations around the constitutionality of the bill in its current state is giving a voice t...

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth-YAEF Podcast 09.07.2024

Welcome to The Unspoken Truth -YAEF Podcast! In this minisode, host Mcyre and the executive producer Razy talk about the meaning of The Unspoken Truth, the inspiration behind the Podcast and what the YAEF Podcast seeks to address and achieve. They shed light on the hard truths facing young queer people in GhanaThis podcast is produced by a Ghanaian youth-led and focused organisation; "Youth Allian...

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