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Subject: H-ASIA: CFP Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim
Societies (CSBR) - 16-23 July 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
> H-ASIA
> March 21, 2011
>
> Call for papers: Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim
> Societies (CSBR) - 16-23 July 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
>
> (x-post H-Gender-MidEast)
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> From: Martina Rieker <mrieker@AUCEGYPT.EDU>
>
> H-Gender-MidEast
>
> 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:
>
> To further knowledge on the multi-dimensional and intersecting aspects
> of sexuality, health and rights;
>
> To develop a deeper theoretical understanding of sexuality through a
> historical overview and analysis of current debates and research at
> the global level;
>
> To provide a comprehensive and holistic understanding of sexuality in
> Muslim societies through a discussion of the history, legal
> frameworks, research, and current discourses;
>
> To enhance participants? sexual and reproductive health and rights
> advocacy skills on national and international levels;
>
> To increase participants? capacity as leading advocates, practitioners
> and researchers on sexuality issues at national, regional and
> international levels.
>
> "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.
>
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