Sexuality

WLUML Exhibition: Dress codes & modes - women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities

This exhibition looks at the diversities and commonalities of women’s dress through space and time, highlighting the influence of many forces – class, status, region, work, religious interpretation, ethnicity, urban/rural, politics, fashion, climate etc.

Bangladesh: Burqa and shalwar, jeans and sari

A photo essay of the changing fashions on the streets of Dhaka.

International: Sexual health and rights in Muslim societies - emerging challenges and opportunities

Women for Women's Human Rights (WWHR) - New Ways and representatitves of the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies attended the 10th International Women's Health Meeting (IWHM)in India between 21-25 September 2005.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: IIVQM legally recognised

After long negotiations with the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the necessary preparatory activities, the International Initiative for Visibility of Queer Muslims (IIVQM) has become legally recognised and registered as an NGO.

Nigeria: Reaching young people in Northern Nigeria

Results of a baseline needs assessment carried out in northern Nigeria where hundreds of thousands of youth are exposed to higher levels of maternal mortality, forced to marry at lower ages, and have minimal access to modern family planning methods.

مسلمو الصومال يحرمون ختان الإناث

Safra Project Report of Initial Findings

The Safra Project is a resource project on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual & transgender women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally. The Safra Project ethos is one of inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome input from all individuals and groups seeking to combat all forms of prejudice.

Germany: German court rules against Muslim teachers wearing head scarves

The North German city-state of Bremen has been directed not to allow a Muslim female teacher to teach after she refused to stop wearing a head scarf.

Lebanon: Lebanon's gays struggle with law

Homosexuality in Lebanon is no longer on the fringes of society or confined to an underworld of nightclubs and exclusive gatherings. It is now the subject of daily discussions in the country.

Spain: Spain paves way for gay marriage

Spain's lower house of parliament has approved the right of homosexual couples to marry and adopt children.