Lebanese companies and organizations are paving the way for LGBTQ+-inclusive workplaces
What does LGBTQ+ stand for? What’s the difference between transgender and transsexual? How can LGBTQ+ individuals protect themselves from violations? What are the types of harassment that they face...
We support International Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose Response SIDC, the first association to provide harm reduction services in Lebanon, established the harm reduction program in the year 2000, which aimed to reach several key population...
Let’s talk LGBTQ+: Pride Month 2021
What is LGBTQ+ Pride Month? LGBTQ + Pride Month is the positive stance against discrimination and violence towards LGBTQ+ people. This month, June, is dedicated to promoting equal rights...
Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is any infection spread primarily through sexual contact. One partner transmits the infecting organism to the other during sex (oral, vaginal, or anal). STIs...
We support people who use drugs, we don’t punish
Harm Reduction Services: Respect, Advocacy, Support! SIDC was the first association to provide harm reduction services in Lebanon. The harm reduction program established in the year 2000, is meant...
SIDC responding to high demand for mental health support
Your Mental Health Matters: take care of your mental health and know where to get psychological support services. Economic crisis? COVID-19 epidemic? Lebanon today is going through multiple crises...
SIDC organizes LILO workshop for members of the LGBTQ++ community
Over 4 days, SIDC organized a LILO Identity workshop in Beirut for 17 individuals from the LGBTQ++ community where participants explored their sexuality, gender identities other qualities and roles,...
What you need to know about Hepatitis B and C
Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) are major public health threats affecting around 325 million people worldwide and causing approximately 1.34 million deaths annually. HBV and C are...
Why you should call them sexually transmitted infections (STIs), not diseases (STDs)
It’s important to remember contracting an STI is not the end of the world and your life, including your love life, will go on According to the American Sexual...
Benefits of testing for sexually transmitted infections at SIDC
Welcome to our Sexual Health Clinic! We at SIDC always strive as much as we can to help you and your partner overcome any kind of risky behavior or...