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Development (2009) 52, 59–63. doi:10.1057/dev.2008.85

Sexuality and Sexual Rights in Muslim Societies

Liz Ercevik Amado

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Abstract

In August 2008, the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) organized the CSBR Sexuality Institute, the first international Institute on sexuality and sexual rights in Muslim societies in Malaysia. Liz Amado presents how the Institute expanded the discourse, knowledge and thinking around sexuality in Muslim societies, as well as providing a unique space for the much needed exchange of information and experience among sexual rights advocates.

Keywords:

Muslim society, militarism, conservatism, advocacy, sexual health and reproductive rights

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