LebMASH x VIVA Girls

In collaboration with MADRE’s VIVA Girls initiative and filmmaker Ghida Ladkani, LebMASH produced four campaign videos about LGBTQ+ wellbeing and sexual orientation change efforts.

In collaboration with MADRE’s initiative, VIVA Girls, and filmmaker Ghida Ladkani, LebMASH produced four campaign videos. Two highlighted the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during confinement following the outbreak of COVID-19, and two showcased the dangers of sexual orientation change efforts.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOT), we spoke to local members of the LGBTQ+ community about their challenges around quarantine, health, and job security during these hard times.

This year, IDAHOT came about during a very challenging time for the Lebanese LGBTQ+ community. With COVID-19 taking over, the Lebanese LGBTQ+ community was found especially vulnerable with regard to overall security. While it is crucial to celebrate our successes, it is just as important that we reflect on our hardships and work together to make the world a better place for us all. It’s about time such discrimination against our community ended.

LGBTQ Pride 2021: Homosexuality is NOT a Disease & Does NOT Need Treatment

While we celebrate Pride Month this year, it’s also about time we acknowledge that homosexuality is not a disease and doesn’t need treatment. If you’ve experienced violations such as sexual orientation change efforts (conversion therapy) or discrimination based on your sexual orientation or gender identity in the health sector, please report them to us on 76 085 714 or info@lebmash.org.