SOGIESC Expert

The purpose of this initiative is to fill in knowledge
gaps on sex, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and
sexual orientation among others and to elucidate their particularities while also exposing
newcomers to the field to some foundational theories such as gender performativity theory,
queer theory, and others. The initiative is designed to equip individuals with information
to debunk harmful misconceptions and explain the many complexities that surround
human sexuality and SOGIESC.

Desired Outcome: The purpose of this project is to provide users with epistemic information on
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 elucidating concepts related to human sexuality and SOGIESC, as well as
major theories and frameworks, in order to consolidate and present information otherwise difficult
to obtain. 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 sexual and gender minorities 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:
● Review the complete and comprehensive addendum contents and further reading for each
question and sub-category/subject.
● Review and edit the topic description of each sub-category to be utilized in promotional 

material.
● Review and copy-edit the generated questions & answers.
● Review the 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.