The following document presents the project that SIDC has implemented with the support of the European Union and in partnership with ACTED: Enhancing the Inclusivity of the LGBTI Community in
The following document presents the results generated from the usage of the Rights-Evidence-ACTion (REAct) tool developed by Frontline AIDS and used by Society For Inclusion and Development in communities and
This study was drafted for the fulfilment of the project “Enhancing the Inclusivity of the LGBTI Community in Workplaces in Lebanon” and aimed at assessing the attitudes towards the LGBTQI+
Know & get your rights! As part of the first phase of the Speak Up project (2015-2016), 50 PLHIV reported various violations to their rights in multiple settings: healthcare, family
This is the first phase of the project conducted by SIDC, Vivre Positif (VP), and a coalition of 14 NGOs in 2016 with the help of the US Embassy and
Qualitative Assessment Report with Women who Have Experienced Discrimination at Workplace Stigma and discrimination against vulnerable women, most notably those who are engaged in sex for money, ex-prisoners, substance users,
For over 30 years, SIDC has been working tirelessly to support the vulnerable populations through providing free social, health and mental-health services, implementing outreach and life-skills activities, conducting studies to
SIDC in 2020: An exceptional journey in unprecedented times! In this inaugural annual report, you will find a comprehensive overview of the organization’s key programs, campaigns and capabilities in an
We believe in a society free from stigma and discrimination! This triennial report highlights programmes, campaigns and achievements in a forward-looking narrative that represents SIDC approaches and priorities and strategic
تتعرّض الفئات الأكثر عرضة والأشخاص المتعايشين مع فيروس نقص المناعة البشري/الإيدز إلى انتهاكات عدة في لبنان وذلك على كافة المستويات الحياتية أبرزها الوصم والتمييز. يستتبع ذلك حرمان أولئك من العديد
Within the framework of the EU funded project titled “Enhancing the Inclusivity of the LGBTI Community in Workplaces in Lebanon”, a document entailing guidelines for an inclusive social work practice
This booklet was written by frontline workers. Frontliners are community health workers who have a close understanding of their community and the geographical areas. Due to this trusting relationship, they
Within the framework of the EU funded project titled “Enhancing the Inclusivity of the LGBTI Community in Workplaces in Lebanon”, a study was developed, aiming to better understand the set
This toolkit aims to assist Lebanese Human Resources Professionals in building more inclusive and fair environments for their employees in general, and LGBTI individuals in particular. It provides them with
دليل تنفيذيّ توعويّ إيمانا منها بأهميّة تأثير القادة الدينيّين على التغيير السلوكي المجتمعي والقيم المجتمعيّة، ودورهم الأساسيّ في نشر التوعية وتصويب الأفكار المغلوطة والتخفيف من الأحكام المسبقة والصور النمطيّة، أقامت
This study was conducted through a coalition of CSOs and institutions who work directly or indirectly with Women Engaged in Sex for Money (WSM) – Dar El Amal and AJEM
Within the framework of the Global Fund “Nadoum Programme”, SIDC mapped out the social and financial barriers that key populations (KPs) and PLHIV face before or while they access HIV
تأتي هذه الورقة بمبادرة من جمعية العناية الصحية في لبنان التي تُولى منذ أن تأسست، اهتمامها لقضايا الفئات الأكثر تهميشًا في المجتمع اللبناني من خلال استراتيجيات متنوعة. تندرج الورقة ضمن
Aging with HIV: Responding to the Needs and Challenges of PLHIV in Lebanon According to the global reports, the prevalence of HIV among older adults (>50 years old) is increasing and
مركز معتمد من وزارة الصحة ولجنة مكافحة الإدمان كانت جمعية العناية الصحية للتنمية المجتمعية الشاملة أول من ساهم في وضع وتعديل القانون المتعلق بالمخدرات عام 1996 كما كانت أول من
For the past 35 years, SIDC has been concerned for the health of young people in Lebanon, especially the most marginalized groups among them. SIDC has been involved in providing
The ImPOWER project – “Educate, Engage, Empower”, which is implemented by SIDC with the support of UNICEF in Lebanon with the aim of educating and empowering youth. This project, in
Mental Health and Social Work go hand in hand. As a matter of fact, social determinants such as poverty, education, employment, and conflict are among the most influential in shaping
The overall objective of the project implemented by SIDC, is to reduce the risk of gender based violence (GBV) amongst individuals from the LGBTQI+ community residing in Lebanon; By a
Pharmacies play a major role in the provision of harm reduction services and advice worldwide. Community pharmacies are considered one of the most accessible service providers to People Who Use
This report describes the specific characteristics of the current Needle and Syringe Programs including different components, settings, delivery methods, barriers, challenges, legal aspects and others. It includes also the barriers
I wonder how other people try to determine your gender identity and sexual orientation. I am neither aware of how people think of nor of what they say about me
I will be retiring in about 10 years. Well, in fact, I will not retire since I do not work. In a word, I am literally unemployed. I have always
Is being homosexual an unforgivable crime? What crime did I commit to deserve to be cast aside and left alone? These are the questions that are haunting the young Syrian
A boy was born in a small family and was named Rami. He is the second youngest in his family. Today, Rami refuses to use his real name and decides
I am a woman. I am a woman who feels and thinks the same way any other woman would. I am a woman even when I think about my future.
What did he do wrong? Elie did not know. He felt sad and depressed and thus decided to emigrate and leave everything behind in order to overcome his pain. Elie
Being in the gray area is not cakewalk. It presents a great challenge. Either we are male or female. No one can force me or anyone else like me to
Daniella: “Tomorrow will be a better day! I will not allow anyone to put me down. That is why, I shrugged off the cruel criticism about my gender identity.” Daniella
Radwan: “Finding a decent job was impossible just because I am homosexual!” Is being homosexual an unforgivable crime? What crime did I commit to deserve to be cast aside and
Emanuel: “I am homosexual! Everyone accepts me the way I am, and I create my own happiness!” Emanuel is content with and proud of being homosexual; he is at peace
