Within the framework of advocating against the forced tests of shame (anal tests and virginity tests) at the police stations in Lebanon, Helem is working to launch a petition and/or a march or demonstration in front of the Syndicate of Physicians and the Ministry of Justice on Friday the 10th of August 2012 (date tentative).

Tomorrow, Thursday 26th of July 2012 will tackle the topic of same sex marriage. We will discuss the different approaches and concepts related to this marriage. See you there!
Helem Community center 5:30 p.m.

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In the upcoming meeting on Thursday June 28, the topic of beauty with regard to gender will be discussed, with a special emphasis on what are attractiveness, taste, “standards”, and tackling the common idea that “X is out of your league”.
Helem Community Center - Zico House
6:30 P.M.

Tomorrow, Thursday 31st of May 2012 we will discuss the topic of internelised homophobia. What’s internalized homophobia? Why do some people have internalized homophobia? How does it affect them and their surroundings?
See you!
6:30 P.M. – Helem Community Center, Zico House.

موقف جمعيّة "حلم" من برنامج "أنت حر"
تناول جو معلوف مساء الثلثاء 8 أيّار 2011، في تقرير من برنامجه "أنت حرّ" على شاشة الم.ت.ف، موضوع سينما الحمرا في طرابلس.
انّ جمعيّة "حلم" ترفض هذا المسّ بخصوصيّة الرّجال الذّين ظهروا في التقرير دون ارادتهم ولا حتّى علمهم. فانّ الجمعيّة تؤمن بأنّ حقّ الاعلان عن الميول والممارسات الجنسيّة هو ملك الشخص المعنيّ بهذه الممارسات فقط. وبالتّالي يكون معلوف قد تعدّى على حقوق الرّجال المعنيين ممّا قد يتسبّب لهم مشاكل عديدة هم بغنى عنها.
كما وأنّ الجمعيّة كانت وما تزال تحارب استعمال كلمة "شذوذ جنسيّ" عند التكلّم عن المثليّة الجنسيّة وهو أمر غير أخلاقيّ وغير مهنيّ

Tomorrow, Thursday 23rd of May 2012 we will discuss the topic of viriginity. We will discuss what virginity is and why it was long related to honor in some societies.
Helem community center - Zico House
6:30 P.M

Tomorrow Thursday 17th of May 2012 we will tackle the topic of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
We will speak about the concept of this day and discuss the following questions:
What is homophobia?
Why an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia?
Why does Helem join this International Movement?
What are the activities organized in Lebanon to commemorate this day?
See you there!
6:30 p.m.
Helem Community Center - Zico House, Spears Street.

Hello everyone,
Tomorrow’s 10 May 2012 meeting will tackle the situation of refugees in Lebanon and especially LGBT refugees.
We will also discuss the situation of Arab LGBT refugees abroad.
We hope to see you among us!

Tomorrow, Thursday 26th of April 2012 we will discuss the topic of Human Right Activism for LGBT individuals in Lebanon. We will try to discuss why the LGBT Lebanese community don’t see the importance of advocating for their right and consider night life and parties a substitute to the violation of their rights.
See you there,
Helem Community Center – Zico House
6:30 P.M.

This Thursday, 19th of April 2012 our meeting will tackle the topic of personal physical and online security. We will discuss the tools to use in order to protect our safety and security.
See you there.
6:30 P.M., Helem Community Center - Zico House