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Fwd: Call for applications to the CSBR Sexuality Institute
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Please see the attachment. Deadline is April 15th!
Apologies for cross-posting.
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From: CSBR Sexuality Institute
Date: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Subject: ISRRC - PLEASE DISSEMINATE WIDELY Call for applications to the CSBR
Sexuality Institute
To: csbr (at) wwhr.org
*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****
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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 [CSBRs] 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).**
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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 Womens 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 (at) wwhr.org by April 15th, 2011. *
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*4th CSBR Sexuality Institute 2011*
*16-23 July 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia***
*Application Form*
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****Application deadline: **April** **15th, 2011***** ***
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*Please return the completed form and a C.V. to** csbrinstitute (at) wwhr.org*
*PLEASE LIMIT YOUR C.V. TO 5 PAGES*
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*Requirements for Application:*
Eligible applicants for the Institute must:
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience working in the field of sexual and
reproductive health and rights;
- Have a commitment to undertake efforts to promote sexual and bodily
health and rights at national and international levels;
- Represent an organization/institution engaged in sexual and
reproductive health and rights advocacy, research or fieldwork;
- Be fluent in English.
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*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.*
*Applicants Name:*
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*Organization/Affiliation:*
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*Country:*
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*Email Address:*
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*Telephone Number:*
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*Mobile Phone Number:*
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*Fax:*
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*Mailing Address:*
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*Personal Information*
*Date of Birth and Country of Citizenship:*
*Sex:*
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*1) **Please state your position and title in your organization:*
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*2) **How many years have you been working with this organization?*
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*3) **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
words)*:*
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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 words)*:*
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*5) **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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*6) **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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*7) **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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*8) **Please provide the name and contact details for 2 reference
people:*
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*Reference Person #1*
*Name:*
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*Title:*
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*Organization/Affiliation:*
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*Email Address:*
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*Telephone Number:*
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*Reference Person #2*
*Name:*
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*Title:*
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*Organization/Affiliation:*
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*Email Address:*
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*Telephone Number:*
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*If you have any questions, please contact: *
Women for Womens Human Rights (WWHR) New Ways
Email: newways (at) wwhr.org
Tel: +90 212 251 00 29
Fax: +90 212 251 00 65
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