Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health (LebMASH), founded on Sept. 4th 2012, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, registered in Lebanon, and governed by a board of directors that includes Lebanese health professionals based in Lebanon and the United States. LebMASH aims at advancing sexual and reproductive health for all individuals in Lebanon, with particular focus on LGBT and other marginalized populations in Lebanon.
Mission
Advancing healthcare for LGBT individuals and sexual/reproductive health for all individuals in Lebanon.
Objectives
- Spread awareness and knowledge, as well as influence attitudes and behaviors of health care providers regarding LGBT health and sexual health in Lebanon.
- Spread awareness and knowledge, as well as influence attitudes and behaviors of the general public regarding LGBT health and sexual health in Lebanon.
- Influencing and changing policies and legislation in professional organizations including schools, hospitals and governmental agencies to protect the health rights and well-being of LGBT individuals and sexual health in Lebanon.
- Advancing research regarding LGBT health and sexual health in Lebanon.
- Supporting other organizations that provide healthcare for LGBT and sexual healthcare in Lebanon.
Legal Status
In April 2014, LebMASH became officially registered with the Lebanese government as not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, allowing LebMASH to operate in Lebanon in full compliance with the Lebanese law.