The report titled Queer Lives in Tunisia: The Real Facets of Absent Justice sheds light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Tunisia, who must navigate social and legal systems that perpetuate discrimination and exclusion. Using a portrait-based research method, the study presents personal stories that reveal experiences of physical and emotional abuse, domestic isolation, and widespread marginalization in daily life. These accounts are not isolated but are part of a broader, intersectional framework involving families, state institutions, and the judicial system.

Taking an intersectional approach, the report highlights how the severity of these violations is often linked to the interplay between sexual orientation, gender identity, and other factors like socioeconomic status and geographic location. It also emphasizes the long-term psychological effects, including anxiety, depression, and isolation.

Despite these hardships, the report also explores forms of resilience. Many queer individuals draw strength from support networks and personal storytelling, using these as tools to resist and survive systemic injustice. The study calls on policymakers to repeal discriminatory laws such as Article 230 of the Tunisian Penal Code, increase public awareness, and expand access to legal and psychological support for LGBTQ+ people.