If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTIQ+) and you have been forced to flee because of your identity. UNHCR and its partners can help you through the following services:
- Assistance navigating the health care system,
- Providing referrals to local services
- Providing counseling and mental health services
- Social and cultural groups activities
- Support with social integration, life skills, and learning opportunities
ALL services provided by UNHCR or any of its partners are FREE of charge.
You can contact UNHCR`s partner the Tunisian Refugee Council on the following helplines:
- CTR North: +216 58 574 595
- CTR South: +216 58 574 596
Other service providers (you can also contact the following associations to seek help):
Mawjoudin Association
Mawjoudin association works on:
- Providing information and support for LGBTIQ+ Asylum seekers in Tunisia
- Providing counseling for LGBTIQ+ Refugees, Asylum seekers and migrants.
- Providing safer spaces and activities for LGBTIQ+ Refugees, Asylum seekers and migrants
- Psychological support
- Finding LGBTIQ+ friendly doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists
- Free-time activities
- All services provided by Mawjoudin are free of charge.
Contact details
- Mawjoudin Asylum help and info-line: +216 52 059 626
- Mawjoudin info-line: +216 52 607 080
- Mawjoudin help-line: +216 55 330 055 / +216 71 330 561
- Email: [email protected] @mawjoudinweexist
Association Tunisienne de Prévention Positive ATP+
Association Tunisienne de Prévention Positive ATP+ can help you with the following:
1/ Medical :
- Appointment making for STIs and STDs checkup
- Purchase of medicines and reimbursement of medical care
- Providing diapers and baby milk for HIV-positive mothers: lesbians, bisexual or sex workers
2/ Psychosocial:
- Psychological assistance through individual sessions, discussion groups,
- Discussion workshops or training sessions
3/ Legal:
- Through consultations, legal support and capacity building
4/ Prevention:
- Screening, support, condoms, and lubricants through the association’s peer educators and social and health workers
5/ HIV/AIDS care:
- Orientation, support, follow-up, disability cards, etc.
Contacts
- Email: [email protected]
- Tel : 00216 36 381 108 / 07 – 00 216 98 795 506