Friday 3rd of February 2012 we will discuss the problems homosexual and bisexual woman face in Lebanon and their relation to the situation of Woman in Lebanon and the Arab world.
6:30 P.M. Helem Community Center, Zico House
See you there!

The 2 studies published by HELEM on The Rights of Male and Female Homosexuals at Universities, and Homophobia in Clinical Services in Lebanon: A Physician Survey are now available in English.

Homosexual Relations in the Penal Codes:General Study Regarding the Laws in the Arab Countries with a Report on Lebanon and Tunisia By nizar SAghieh and Wahid Farshishi is now available in English

On the occasion of the World HIV Day, Helem meeting on Friday, December 2nd 2011 will tackle the topic of HIV/AIDS, we will display the 2011 figures in Lebanon published by the Lebanese National AIDS Program showing numbers of new cases, age distribution, in addition to an overview of the virus and how it is spread and how to avoid infection. This meeting will be followed by a series of weekly meetings, dealing with the topics of sexually transmitted infections, stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, in addition to their rights in all fields (Health services, work ....).

Dear friends,
If you're looking for a boost of confidence, why not come to our meeting on Friday 25th of November 2011 at 6:30 , where we will look at several members of the LGBTIQ who played significant roles in shaping our world today; from ancient to modern times.

Starting next week, Thursdays’ weekly meetings will be moved to Fridays!
Please note that the next meeting is on Friday 25th of November 2011 at 6:30 P.M. instead of Thursday.

On the occasion of the first of December, International HIV/AIDS day, Helem organizes many activities starting from the end of this month and for the weeks to come.
This year goal is to reach zero number of new infections and to fight stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.
We will be raising awareness on HIV/AIDS through outreach work in several areas, pubs and night clubs in Beirut. We will be distributing publications and prevention materials related to sexual health.

Tomorrow 20th of October 2011 will tackle the issue of coming out. We will discuss the parents, friends and family reaction when they are told. We will also discuss the importance of not outing people and the importance of protecting our personal information.
We hope to see you there!
6:30 P.M.
Helem Community Center – Zico House

This week meeting on Thursday 29th of September 2011 will address the issue of Communication. We will talk about the elements of communication and its different forms. We also will discuss the problems that happen in the process of communication and their consequences.
See you!

Tomorrow Thursday 22nd of September 2011 our meeting will tackle the subject of individual and group safety among LGBTQ.
We will try together to find ways to protect ourselves from different situations we might face in our daily life.
See you there!
Helem Community Center – Zico House
6:30pm