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Founded in 2001,
the Coalition for Sexual
and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) is an
international solidarity network of organizations, and academic institutions
working to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights as human rights in
Muslim Societies. CSBR includes institutional members from
Coalition
for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR)
III. CSBR Sexuality Institute
2010
18-25
September 2010, Jakarta, Indonesia
***Deadline for Applications: May
21, 2010***
The Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) is pleased to announce the 3rd CSBR Sexuality Institute 2010 to be held between September 18th and 25th 2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Designed as a comprehensive curriculum on sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights with an in depth discussion on the linkages between research and practice, the CSBR Sexuality Institute offers a holistic interdisciplinary program combining history, theory, research and politics of sexuality with applications of advocacy, and fieldwork.
The CSBR Sexuality Institute brings
together leading leading sexual and reproductive rights activists, academics
and researchers. Held previously in Malaysia (2008) and Turkey (2009) with
participants from 19
countries throughout Asia,
Africa and the Middle East, the institutes include lectures, group work, roundtables,
panels, site visits and film screenings, as well as a methodology to engage
participants’ own experiences around sexuality.
Background
“I
would summarize the experience I had at the CSBR Institute in one word - that
is: LIBERATING. The novelty of this [CSBR’s] discourse in our socio-cultural
context is certainly one important aspect, but more importantly, the silence
that our society harbors around sexuality has become so “normal” that we often
forget how integral it is to our existence and well-being.” (Mahrukh
Mouhiddin, BRAC University – Bangladesh, CSBR Sexuality Institute 2008).
“In one sentence; the Institute has shown
me that sexuality is not only about problems, ill-being and repercussion; it is
also about pleasure, happiness, well being and CHANGE”
(Gulalai Ismail, Aware Girls – Pakistan, CSBR Sexuality Institute 2009).
The realization of sexual and
reproductive health and rights is an integral part of gender equality,
development and social justice. However, sexuality continues to be a contested
site of political struggles both in Muslim societies and across the globe.
Increasing global militarism, conservatism, and nationalism over the last
decades provoked a serious backlash on sexual and reproductive health and
rights, both at national and global levels. Given the current polarizations, it
is more pertinent than ever to strengthen critical insight, further research,
enhance knowledge and capacity on sexual and reproductive health and rights,
and build an inclusive and affirmative discourse on sexuality.
Aim
In the above mentioned context, the aims
of the CSBR Sexuality Institute are:
“In
face of the rise of the so called fundamentalism or hard line Islamic
revivalism, the Institute gave me the basic paradigm to see and analyze how we
take position in order to challange the repression.” (Dwi Ayu, Komnas Perempuan
– Indonesia, CSBR Sexuality Institute 2008).
“I
have never been to anything this exhaustive and detailed. It shed light on the
intersections between religion, sexuality, health, the terminology and bodily
rights. I learned more about the international arena and how to use it to
advance your case. It was very instrumental for me both at the personal and
professional level, basically shaping the way I will address my work.”
(Joelle Hatem, MEEM – Lebanon, CSBR Sexuality Institute 2009).
About the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily
Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR)
Founded in 2001, the Coalition for
Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) is an international solidarity
network of organizations, and academic institutions working to promote sexual
and reproductive health and rights as human rights in Muslim Societies. CSBR
includes institutional members from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia,
Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, the Philippines, the
Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yemen. Women for Women’s Human Rights (WWHR) – New
Ways (www.wwhr.org), co-founder of the
Coalition, acts as the international coordination office of CSBR. As the only
international network working on sexual and bodily rights in Muslim societies,
CSBR has played a pivotal role in terms of advocacy, activism and research on
sexual and bodily health and rights in the Middle East, North Africa, South
Asia and Southeast Asia. CSBR has succeeded in creating an alternative
discourse and progressive spaces around sexuality and sexual rights in Muslim
societies.
More
information on CSBR is available at http://www.wwhr.org/csbr.php.
Organization of the Institute & Faculty
The Institute is designed as an intense
6 day participatory training with 20 participants. Applications will be
reviewed by the CSBR Training Committee. The language of the Institute will be
English. Travel and accommodation costs for participants from the South will be
covered by the Institute. All participants from the North are required to pay
for full tuition and travel costs.
The Institute faculty consists of
internationally renowned experts in the field of sexuality. Issues addressed
will include a conceptual and historical framework of sexuality; contemporary
discourses and debates around sexuality, sexual and reproductive rights;
sexuality in Muslim societies; sexual diversities; sexuality and human rights;
sexuality education; sexual and reproductive health; HIV/AIDS; youth sexuality;
national and international advocacy on sexual and reproductive health and
rights. The Institute will also incorporate sessions focused on application and
experience-sharing including roundtables featuring participants’ work on
sexuality; as well as a panel with Indonesian activists.
To apply please complete the application form below and
return it with a C.V. to csbrinstitute@wwhr.org
by May 21, 2010.
3rd
CSBR Sexuality Institute 2010
18-25
September 2010, Jakarta, Indonesia
Application Form
***Application
deadline: May 21, 2010***
Please return the
completed form and a C.V. to
csbrinstitute@wwhr.org
PLEASE
LIMIT YOUR C.V. TO 5 PAGES
Requirements for Application:
Eligible applicants for the Institute must:
Please answer the questions below and attach your CV.
PLEASE LIMIT
YOUR C.V. TO 5 PAGES
The Institute will be limited to 20-22 participants,
as it is designed as participatory group training. The applications will be
reviewed by the CSBR Training Committee.
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2) How many years have you been working
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professional background, interests and the work that you do in relation to
sexuality and sexual rights, including experience at national, regional and
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you want to participate in the CSBR Sexuality Institute. What you expect to
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future plans and aspirations in terms of your work on sexuality. What efforts
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Please discuss one
or two main emerging issues around sexuality in your national contexts and
Muslim societies. What do you perceive as challenges and as opportunities in
this field? (maximum 200 words)
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If you have any questions,
please contact:
Women for Women’s Human
Rights (WWHR) – New Ways
Email: newways@wwhr.org
Tel: +90 212 251 00 29
Fax: +90 212 251 00 65
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