Gender, Sexuality, Islam & Science – Spring 2023
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OneDayOneStruggle 2022
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Every 9 November communities around the world come together in celebration of sexual and bodily rights as human rights, as part of the One Day One Struggle! campaign, coordinated by the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR).

Followed by COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 has been a challenging year for human rights movements as many organization resuming in-person events besides online meetups, many of them have come up with hybrid presence to ensure inclusion of respective communities. CSBR has also gone through transitional phase for the entire year which has limited its presence in external presence. In the spirit of embracing the new normal & towards better tomorrow, for this year’s One Day One Struggle campaign, all member organizations have focused on building strong narratives to support communities across regions.


BANGLADESH

Pathchola Foundation, a trans-led organization from Bangladesh organized three sessions regarding ODOS in the month of November. It also published one video clip showcasing the struggle of a transgender person to survive and thrive to establish their identity. The three offline sessions conducted in three different districts of Bangladesh (Khulna, Sylhet & Mymensigh) focused on overcoming the struggled that transgender persons face in everyday life. Each session also included ideas about achieving goals through solidarity, networking & proper guidance.

INDONESIA

Our member organization Qbukatubu published infographics in their website and their socials (Twitter and Instagram). The infographics are to get our audience know more about One Day One Struggle Campaign. They asked their audience to post in their social media accounts about their thoughts on the importance to have solidarity in advocating sexual and bodily rights in Indonesia.

Qbukatabu also planned to have an ODOS x TDOR Campaign. They have called on transgender community to share the challenges and hopes of being a transgender Muslim in Indonesia. They plan to collect photos containing messages/hopes and also videos of some trans activists who also promote freedom of belief and religion specifically for the LGBTIQ+ community in Indonesia. The submission remained between 9 – 18 November 2022. Qbukatabu expects to publish the photo-video compilation in our social media by 20 or 21 November 2022. Through this collaboration campaign Qbukatabu will (1) raise societies awareness that everyone including transgender communities has the right to embrace their religion/faith and worship accordingly; (2) be a moment to remember and send our prayers for our trans communities who already passed away for many reason including violence and discrimination on behalf of religion and morality.

PAKISTAN

Our member organization Forum for Dignity Initiatives (FDI) has arranged a discussion on twitter space on the pressing issue of Periods Poverty & Menstrual Justice in relief work. In regard of #onedayonestruggle campaign on Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights of Women. The young leaders across Pakistan joined the space sharing their experience and learnings on Menstrual relief in flood affected areas.

The discussion focused on the current relief work on Menstrual hygiene of women in flood affected areas and sustainable solutions through inclusive policies in future. The recorded space can be accessed here.

TURKEY

Our member organization WWHR-New Ways and Kaos GL from Turkey, have been organizing “Solidarity Keeps Us Alive” events since 2019 to emphasize the importance of solidarity among feminists and LGBTI+’s together on the struggle against anti-gender movements and discourses, and to develop new strategies. This year we came together as almost 50 activists from feminist and LGBTI+ organizations under a forum to talk about the effects of deepening poverty and the aggravated anti-gender oppression on our lives and bodies.  We concluded the forum talking about an imaginative future where we can all live an equal and emancipated life, leaving the forum with hope and empowerment.

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Gender, Sexuality, Islam & Science – Spring 2023
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This reading & discussion course will create a space for participants to reflect on and debate critical perspectives in the development of discourses on gender and feminism across the world. The readings explore the variety of shapes women’s movements have taken; how race, class, gender and sexuality interact with one another; and the implications of notions of ‘development’ on women’s movements.

This 8-week course is offered in collaboration with the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR). It’s a space for those keen to bridge philosophical, academic and personal perspectives.

Application Link

Deadline to Apply: 28 February 2023

Questions? Email: Noshaan Shahid (aunshahid38@gmail.com)

OneDayOneStruggle 2022
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OneDayOneStruggle 2022

Every 9 November communities around the world come together in celebration of sexual and bodily rights as human rights, as part of the One Day One Struggle! campaign, coordinated by the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR).

Followed …

OneDayOneStruggle 2021
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OneDayOneStruggle 2021

Every 9 November communities around the world come together in celebration of sexual and bodily rights as human rights, as part of the One Day One Struggle! campaign, coordinated by the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily …

Sign up! Summer Course on Gender & Feminism
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Sign up! Summer Course on Gender & Feminism

We’re excited to offer a new summer reading and discussion course, offered by Noshaan Shahid of PRAQSIS, in collaboration with CSBR. Full details and application form here: https://bit.ly/CSBR_FGSS. Sign up by July 9th 2021!

Course Dates:  Saturdays, UTC …

HRC47 Side Event: Using Faith and Tradition to support an inclusive understanding of Gender and Sexuality
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HRC47 Side Event: Using Faith and Tradition to support an inclusive understanding of Gender and Sexuality

CSBR is a co-sponsor of the side event, “Using Faith and Tradition to support an inclusive understanding of Gender and Sexuality“, taking place on 8 July 2021, at the upcoming 47th Session of the UN …

2021 Rights at Risk: Time for Action!
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2021 Rights at Risk: Time for Action!

In collaboration with the members of the Observatory on the Universality of Rights, we are proud to launch the new 2021 Rights at Risk: Time for Action report! Each day anti-rights actors have more money and more …

Connections, Possibilities and Joy: Reflections from the Healing Circles (2020)
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Connections, Possibilities and Joy: Reflections from the Healing Circles (2020)

“Collective healing spaces are hard for me to do on my own. Sometimes you need collective motivation. This really helps me work on my well being” – Saleha. [A quote from the Healing Circles, hosted …

CSBR Statement of Solidarity for Freedom of Assembly & Association, and the Rights of LGBTIQ+ Peoples in Turkey
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CSBR Statement of Solidarity for Freedom of Assembly & Association, and the Rights of LGBTIQ+ Peoples in Turkey

Read the full statement below, and download the PDF to share here:

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4 February 2021

The Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) expresses our solidarity with the people of Turkey who are …

Apply by 3 February: Life Cycles & Ritual Leadership
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Apply by 3 February: Life Cycles & Ritual Leadership

We are excited to open the call for the latest in CSBR’s series of community spaces for Queer Muslims, this time on Life Cycles & Ritual Leadership!

Over eight weeks we’ll explore basic Muslim rituals, distinctively …

The Signs in Ourselves: Exploring Queer Muslim Courage
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The Signs in Ourselves: Exploring Queer Muslim Courage

Cover Image of “The Signs in Ourselves: Exploring Queer Muslim Courage”, written and compiled by Liy Yusof, with art and design by Dhiyanah Hassan. Cover image shows a rainbow with clouds on either end, with …

Together We Must Protect and Support WHRDs in Middle East and North Africa: Urgent Call to Action
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Together We Must Protect and Support WHRDs in Middle East and North Africa: Urgent Call to Action

To mark international Human Rights Day, and the close of the 16 Days Of Activism 2020, we share this urgent call to action, for the protection and support of women human rights defenders (WHRDs) in …

Inclusive Bangladesh joins CSBR!
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Inclusive Bangladesh joins CSBR!

“At Inclusive Bangladesh, we envision to create an inclusive Bangladeshi society where every citizen will be a resource for safe-guarding each-other’s human rights and peaceful living. Our work and effort circulate in promoting gender equality, …

#SupportWHRDs for #16Days 2020
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#SupportWHRDs for #16Days 2020

Government crackdown against women human rights defenders (WHRDs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has consistently intensified during 2020. Governments have systematically restricted civic space & shut down organizations, and they’re increasingly …

Plastic Etude #OneDayOneStruggle
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Watch this improvised contemporary performance exploring authentic body movement and self expression. How does it speak to you?

This video was created by feminist activists across Central Asia who are exploring embodiment as part of …

#OneDayOneStruggle ~ Cyber Hygiene is a Priority!
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#OneDayOneStruggle ~ Cyber Hygiene is a Priority!

Cyber Hygiene (or digital hygiene) is a term that can be defined as a set of good simple daily routine practices, which individuals undertake to ensure the correct use of any devices that are connected …

#OneDayOneStruggle 2020: Exploring touch, collective security, community fundraising, intersex rights, poetry as resistance, love in a pandemic, and solidarity beyond borders!
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#OneDayOneStruggle 2020: Exploring touch, collective security, community fundraising, intersex rights, poetry as resistance, love in a pandemic, and solidarity beyond borders!

Every 9 November communities around the world come together in celebration of sexual and bodily rights as human rights, as part of the One Day One Struggle! campaign, coordinated by the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily …

Open letter to WHO: Including LGBTIQ Communities in World Health Organization’s Covid-19 Response
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Open letter to WHO: Including LGBTIQ Communities in World Health Organization’s Covid-19 Response

“Rest assured that we have heard your important message, and as we update our guidance and approach to COVID-19, we will ensure that the specific challenges of LGBTQI communities will be recognized and addressed“. – …

Befriending the Quran Community Course – Surah Maryam
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Befriending the Quran Community Course – Surah Maryam

CSBR has opened the call for application for the third in our series of “Befriending the Quran” community courses for queer Muslims, this time on Surah Maryam

Apply by 16 October here: http://bit.ly/QQ3_SurahMaryam

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Istanbul Convention Is Ours!
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In solidarity with the women’s movement in Turkey, and feminist efforts all over to prevent, address and end violence against women and girls.

Watch this animated video from Women for Women’s Human Rights — New …