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 [at] mit.edu (tholmes[at]mit[dot]edu)) and the LGBTQ Center (lbgt [at] mit.edu (lbgt[at]mit[dot]edu)). You may also contact Maria Segala, MISTI DEI lead at mistidei [at] mit.edu (mistidei[at]mit[dot]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/
LGBT In Israel
Where Do Gay Rights Stand in the Holy Land?
Israelis: What do you think of Gay People?
LGBT Solidarity
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association
@ MIT
LGBTQ Center
