WUNRN
Coalition
for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR)
IV. CSBR Sexuality Institute 2011
16-23
July 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
***Deadline for Applications:
April 15th, 2011***
The Coalition for Sexual and Bodily
Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) is pleased to announce the 4th
CSBR Sexuality Institute 2011 to be held between July 16th
and 23rd 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 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 sexual and reproductive rights activists, academics and
researchers. Held previously in Malaysia (2008), Turkey (2009) and Indonesia
(2010) with participants from 23 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 Institute provided us with a very holistic
picture about the issues around sexuality. The sessions were interconnected and
helped me integrate feminist perspective into the sexual health perspective.
The Institute gave me very important tools to deal with the issues in my own
country, and empowered me to talk about the real issues of the society from the
perspective of sexuality, sexual health and rights.” (Dr. Muhammed Aslam Bajwa,
Organization for Participatory Development – Pakistan, CSBR Sexuality Institute
2010).
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. All participants are required to find out
the visa requirements for Malaysia and secure, where possible, a tourist visa
for Malaysia.
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 April 15th, 2011.
4th
CSBR Sexuality Institute 2011
16-23 July 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Application
Form
***Application
deadline: April
15th, 2011***
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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1) Please state your position and title in
your organization:
2) How many years have you been working
with this organization?
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Please describe your
professional background, interests and the work that you do in relation to
sexuality and sexual rights, including experience at national, regional and
international levels (maximum 200
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4) Please briefly describe if/how you and
your organization are familiar with CSBR and if you have had previous
involvement with CSBR (maximum 100
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Please explain why
you want to participate in the CSBR Sexuality Institute. What you expect to
gain from and contribute to the Institute? (maximum 200 words)
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Please describe your
future plans and aspirations in terms of your work on sexuality. What efforts
do you plan to undertake in this field in the future? (maximum 150 words)
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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)
8) Please provide the name and contact
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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