Announcing ….

The 4th Regional Institute on Sexuality, Society, and Culture

May 21 ?C 28, 2007 in Beijing, China

What is the Regional Institute?

The Regional Institute is a conceptual course on sexuality organised by The South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on Sexuality. The Institute conceptually examines and explores a variety of topics through lectures, discussions, films, and exercises. Through the course participants will attempt to understand the implications of the current debate on sexuality issues and its links to culture and society in a regional context.

The goals of the Regional Institute on Sexuality, Society, and Culture Institute are to
• develop a deeper and more coherent theoretical understanding of sexuality and its connections with other issues, including gender and rights,
• examine assumptions on which practitioners base their work within a South and Southeast Asian context.

The course materials and discussion will be in English, therefore participants should be fluent in English.

Topics include:
- Sexuality and Gender
- Sexuality and Reproductive Health
- Sexuality and Pleasure
- Sexuality and Rights
- Issues in Sex Work
- Sexuality and Popular Culture/Representation

Who will teach the course?

Faculty will include regional and national experts from South and Southeast Asia and will be announced closer to the date of the Institute.

Where is it held?
The Institute will be held in Beijing, China. Details about the venue and accommodation will be sent to selected participants.

What does it cost?

TARSHI will cover the costs of return economy airfare, visa fees, boarding, and lodging from May 20 ?C 29, 2007.

Who can apply?

Individuals working on issues of sexuality, gender, and reproductive health from South and Southeast Asia can apply for this course. They must be fluent in English. Twenty individuals will be selected based on their completed application forms. Some may be interviewed on the phone as well. Please fill out the attached application form or download the application form from the website (www.asiasrc.org ) and return it to the address provided below by February 28, 2007.

How and by when should I send in my application?

Please turn in your application by email to resourcecentre@tarshi.net or to xiaopei@tarshi.net , or mail the application to the following address by February 28, 2007.

11 Mathura Road, First Floor
Jangpura B, New Delhi, 110014, India.
Phone: 91-11-24379070, 24379071
Fax: 91-11-24374022
Email: resourcecentre@tarshi.net
Website: www.asiasrc.org, www.tarshi.net

Attached, you will find an application form for the Institute. We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at resourcecentre@tarshi.net  

What is the Resource Centre?

The South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on Sexuality, aims to increase knowledge and scholarship on issues of sexuality, sexual health and sexual well being in this region. The Resource Centre specifically focuses on sexuality related work in China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, The Philippines, and Vietnam. A regional Advisory Committee provides inputs on country specific needs. Similar centres are located in Africa, Latin America, and the United States. The Centre serves as space for activists, advocates, practitioners, and researchers, to better understand, examine, and expand upon the complex issues surrounding debates on sexuality. The Centre is hosted by TARSHI (Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues, www.tarshi.net  ) in New Delhi, India.

To learn more about the Resource Centre, please visit our website at www.asiasrc.org. Thank you!