Our Mission
Masculine Diversity is an Angolan community-based organization that works to promote the human rights, dignity, and overall health of men who have sex with men (MSM), Gay Men, Bisexuals, Trans, Intersex, Queers, and adolescents and young people living with HIV. We work in HIV and STI prevention, access to health services, community education, and the fight against stigma and discrimination. We strengthen leadership, promote dialogue with institutions, and advocate for inclusive public policies, because we believe that equality, information, and care save lives and build a more just future for all people.
Our Team
Emercio dos Santos is an Angolan activist and human rights defender, recognized for his work in support of the LGBTQI+ community in Angola. A determined young gay man, Emercio has dedicated his journey to promoting equality, respect, and dignity for all people, especially those marginalized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. He has been honored with awards from ARASA and Associação Íris Angola, in recognition of the impact of his activism and community leadership. He is the founder and leader of initiatives that unite faith, inclusion, and social justice. He is the co-founder of Masculine Diversity and its current Executive Director.
He is a member and co-founder of Masculine Diversity (MD), since 2020, and has since actively contributed to the institutional development and promotion of human rights and the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in Angola. From the very beginning of the organization, he was involved in visibility and institutional positioning initiatives, participating in high-impact activities. Throughout his journey, he has been involved in the implementation of strategic projects, including a study on prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ community (2022) and participation in the IBBS study (2024–2025), reinforcing the commitment to producing evidence for advocacy and social transformation. He currently serves as Coordinator of Activities, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Armindo António has been a member of Masculine Diversity (MD) since 2022 and has since actively contributed to the institutional development and promotion of human rights and the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in Angola. Throughout his journey as an activist and Human Rights defender, he has been involved in the implementation of strategic projects, including a study on prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ community (2022), which reinforced the commitment to producing evidence for advocacy and social transformation. He currently serves as Financial Director.
Moisés Miranda is an activist and Human Rights defender, and a member of Masculine Diversity since 2024. He currently serves as Director of Programs and Projects.
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