LGBTQ Students
Tel Aviv is a LGBT mecca, but remain cautious in religious or conservative areas of the city (ie. Old City of Jerusalem, conservative religious Jewish towns or neighborhoods, Arab villages).
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MISTI would like to make sure you understand these challenges and risks when going abroad so you can make the best informed decision for your personal well-being. MIT has resources to provide this information via your country program manager, the MIT program manager for International Safety and Security, Todd Holmes (tholmes@mit.edu) and the LGBTQ Center (lbgt@mit.edu). You may also contact Mala Ghosh, MISTI DEI lead at mistidei@mit.edu. We welcome you to raise any concerns with us.
Some useful sites:
US Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/lgbt.html
76 Crimes: https://76crimes.com/
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International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association
@MIT