Hi everybody, Please see the announcement below and pass it on to anyone who may be interested. (I received it from Subhash of Sex Workers' Forum Kerala/FIRM (www.firmkerala.net).)
Thanks, Manoj SEXUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE T.C. 14/1300-2, Abin Villa, Rajiv Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, Kerala, India. Tel: ++91-471-2324060, 2331667, 91-9447389517 E.mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Foundation for Integrated Research in Mental Health (FIRM), Thiruvananthapuram, is organizing a three day residential course on 'Sexuality and Human Rights' at Chaithanya Pastoral Centre, Kottayam on 2005 August 22, 23&24. Post Graduate students, Research Scholars in Social Sciences and associated subjects and activists in the 20,30 age bracket can apply. 20 candidates will be admitted. This is an introductory course that covers various basic topics in sexuality and human rights. The participants are expected to pursue serious studies in the area of Sexuality and human rights. The training programmes are interactive and involve: Group exercises, Assignments, Presentations, Film shows, Discussions and Sessions by resource persons. We shall provide second class train/bus fare, food & accommodation and course materials. A registration fee of Rs.100 will be charged from each candidate. Interested candidates may apply with detailed bio data and a short note, either in English or Malayalam, not exceeding two pages, on 'Sexuality and Human Rights--My vision' to The Course Director, Sexuality and Human Rights Institute c/o FIRM,T.C. 14/1300-2, Abin Villa, Rajeev Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram-695014.Ph: 0471-2331667, 2324060, 9447389517 before 8th August 2005. The Program Schedule 22.08.2005 Introduction to Social Theories in Gender and Sexuality - Dr.Rajan Guruckal (Head, School of Social Sciences, MG University, Kottayam) Historical shaping of Sexuality in early modern Kerala - Dr. J .Devika (Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram) Diversity in Human sexuality: Understanding the essentials - Dr. Venkatesan Chakrapani (Mac Arthur Fellow) 23.08.2005 Social Theories in Sexuality - Dr.Rajan Guruckal Homo/Bisexualities and Transsexualism: ContemporaryMedical views - Dr. Venkatesan Chakrapani An Overview of Sexuality and Reproductive Health Rights: Advocacy from the rights'perspective - Bobby Ramakant (Health and Development Network) Adolescent Sexuality and Cultural Stories - Dilip Raj, (DC Books, Kottayam) 24.08.2005 Sex Work/Prostitution and Trafficking - Subhash T.V. /Svati Shah (Asst Prof. and Faculty Fellow, Centre for the study of gender and sexuality, New York University). Sexuality, Human Rights and Kerala Society - J.Reghu (Kerala Encyclopedia Institute) Gender Identity, Sexuality and Human Rights - Dr. A. K. Ramakrishnan (School of International Relations, MG University, Kottayam) Subhash T.V. Course Director
