«Helem» means «dream» in arabic. It’s also the acronym for Lebanese protection for gay, lesbian and transgender individuals”. Helem Montréal is a Lebanese identity group that originates from Helem in Lebanon (Beirut). Created in 2004, Helem Montreal was initially aimed at the Lebanese community. Today, the organization has opened up to the realities of LGBTQ people for all of Montreal’s Arab communities. Helem Montreal aims to fight homophobia within the Arabic-speaking community of Montreal by promoting the visibility of LGBTQ people. In addition, Helem strives to protect LGBTQ Arabic speakers who face rejection, prejudice, discrimination, fear…