Researcher - SOGIESC and the Law

• Country: Lebanon
• Summary: Researcher - SOGIESC and the Law
• LBT Ref No: 77157026
• Deadline: 16 Jan 2023
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
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• Tenders are invited for Researcher - Sogiesc and the Law Closing Date: Monday, 16. Jan 2023 Intervention Sector(s): Education, Research & Studies Remuneration range: 2000 to 3000 (USD) Duration of Contract: Till 23 February 2023 The purpose of this initiative is to fill in knowledge gaps on existing legislature concerning LGBTIQ+ individuals across the MENA region with a specific connection to written and audio-visual resources wherever they can be found. The information gathered is designed to equip individuals with information to better understand and navigate the complexities and challenges of each country-s penal and other legal codes and better protect themselves and their communities. Desired Outcome: The purpose of this project is to provide users with epistemic information on existing regional legal frameworks in relation to rights, gender, and sexuality at a click of a button. It seeks to create an exhaustive list of Questions to the most popular inquiries, pervasive mythologies, and hidden truths and facts and provide Answers to them in an accessible abridged, but thoroughly researched and cited format. The Q&A segment would concentrate on legal texts concerning LGBTIQ+ communities in multiple countries in the Arab World and how to explain them properly so they cannot be used to discriminate against queer people and violate their civil and political rights. The gathered information will be presented in a user-friendly and accessible platform which will serve as a reference for users to access freely in Arabic and English languages. By surfing Helem-s digital search engine platform, users will be able to instantly gain access to an archive of information via a simple and informative web directory. Users will be able to explore answers about diverse legal codes and legislature in the Arab region within multiple Q&A formats. Key Concepts: Sexuality; Arab queer history; identity and belonging; cultural, societal, and legal understandings of gender; Politics; Arab queer terminologies; discrimination, stigma, and fear. Deliverables: ● Lead focus group discussions (FGDs) with members of the LGBTQ+ community to be done in person and/or online. ● Organize interviews with experts and specialists in the relevant fields to be done in person and/or online. ● Conduct research on specific LGBTQ-related topics and gather references for materials as well as guidance on how to answer questions. ● Provide complete and comprehensive addendum contents and further reading for each question and sub-category/subject. ● Provide a clear and comprehensive topic description of each sub-category to be utilized in promotional material. ● Convert gathered information and materials into clear, and comprehensive responses. ● Create a digitized database of information including questions, answers, categories, and references. ● Accompany a graphic designer in the creation of all audio-visual material for the digital web directory platform. ● Ensure all aforementioned information is correctly translated into Arabic/English through a meticulous review of all translations. How to apply All individuals interested in being part of this programming and who fit the criteria listed below should apply by sending an email to helemlebanoncareers@gmail.com under the subject “Researcher - SOGIESC and the Law”. Women, trans*, and gender non-conforming individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. The position requires the submission of a: 1- Cover Letter Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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