Pillars 2 and 3 - Coordination/PSEA/Support Services and Protection Sector - Strengthening multisectoral evidence and providing access to urgent services for people with diverse SOGIESC in Lebanon ltpgt


lt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="font-size: 8pt font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black" lang="EN-US"gtLimited information exists on how Lebanon's
political and economic crises have impacted individuals with diverse sexual
orientation, gender identities, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC),
as social stigma restricts their visibility. Recent large-scale data collection
efforts have failed to include questions about sexual orientation, which
hampers understanding of the specific needs of this community. Helem's dedicated
hotline for tracking rights violations reported in 2021 that this community faces high rates of violence, and limited
access to basic services. Small-scale assessments conducted by Oxfam and the
YallaCare Coalition in 2021/2022 have further highlighted the acute
humanitarian needs and protection risks. While these assessments were valuable,
additional information is needed to understand nationwide needs, particularly
outside of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon region, and to inform effective
humanitarian responses and respond to urgent service delivery needs.lt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 14px" lang="EN-US"gt Plt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 8pt font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black" lang="EN-US"gtrevious assessments were limited by their
geographical scope and lack of technical know-how for assessments.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltp class="" style=""gtltspan lang="EN-US"gtlt/spangtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtUnder Pillar 2, 23 organizations part of the LGBTQI+ Taskforce, as
well as the wider humanitarian community (exact figures to be determined based
on dissemination),will benefit from enhanced evidence base on the humanitarian
needs of people with diverse SOGIESC. lt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 8pt color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gtUnder  Pillar 3, Society for Inclusion and Development
in Communities and Care for All (SIDC) and Helem will provide 3,472 individuals
(2,499 men, 973 women) lt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 8pt color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gt lt/spangtltspan style="font-size: 8pt color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gtncluding 295 People
with Disabilities, with improved access to health, and protection services. The
project's service delivery aspect addresses immediate needs and complements
data collection, expanding reach. SIDC aims to extend outreach to women,
surpassing targets when feasible. IMPACT aims for a sample of 500 individuals,
with confirmation to be determined during data collection. lt/spangtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtLastly, under Pillar 3, the project will leverage each partner’s existing
well-respected leadership and technical expertise in their specific domains for
capacity sharing among the 4 consortium members.lt/spangtlt/pgtltp class="" style=""gtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtThis project targets people with diverse SOGIESC in Lebanon
include cis-gendered men and women who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual
transgender men and women non-binary/genderqueer people intersex people and
anyone who self-identify as queer otherwise. These categories may have to be
adjusted based on inputs from the partners and Civil Society Organisations
(CSOs) to ensure relevant profiles are included for the context. This research
will look at people with diverse SOGIESC across nationalities where possible,
including Lebanese, Syrian refugees, Palestine Refugees and migrants.lt/spangtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtSIDC and Helem, formed
in 1987 and 2001, are prominent Lebanese LGBTQI+ organizations. They offer
services and outreach to 20,000+ individuals, spanning sexual health, addiction
treatment, and harm reduction. Helem provides diverse SOGIESC programs,
including emergency response, mental health aid, and social support.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtIMPACT Initiatives, established in 2010 in Geneva, serves as
a think-and-do tank, dedicated to enhancing aid effectiveness. It manages
comprehensive information activities in humanitarian and development cycles,
including assessments and organizational strengthening. Operating in 29+
countries with 400+ professionals, IMPACT functions through three initiatives:
REACH, AGORA, and PANDA. REACH supports evidence-based humanitarian action,
offering data to inform decision-making. Data accessibility varies based on
context.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltp class="" style=""gtltspan style="color: black font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gtActed, an international NGO, has provided aid for 30 years. It
assists 20 million people in 43 countries. Acted works with local and
international partners, utilizing local knowledge to implement long-term
actions. In Lebanon since 2006, Acted emphasizes project management,
accountability, and monitoring and evaluation through their dedicated
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) unit.lt/spangtltspan lang="EN-US"gtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtlt/pgt