BOUHDID BELHEDI (Tunisia) LGBT HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER Association SHAMS (winner of GALAS International Award, 2017)
“ Forced anal testing is theoretically banned, but it is still a widespread practice throughout Tunisia.
“I was the first activist to appear on TV to talk about the LGBT situation in Tunisia. Following my appearances I received multiple threats from the government and also from extremists. I am no longer safe in my hometown, so thanks to a grant I was able to get rehoused.
Our organisation SHAMS is the only organisation to talk publicly about LGBT rights. As a result of our media activism we have begun to educate the Tunisian people about our struggle.
The main challenges Tunisian LGBT people face are Article 230 [of the Penal Code] which criminalises gay people, and the anal test for homosexuality. Forced anal testing is theoretically banned, but it is still a widespread practice throughout Tunisia. A person can refuse the anal test, but if you do, an inference will be drawn from that.
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