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Regional Training




Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Manesar (Haryana), India, 11th -16th Feb, 2008

The training was aimed at understanding aspects related to sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights. It provided basic information on topics like sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology and HIV/AIDS. The focus of the training was to clarify some of the issues, and to encourage the participants to incorporate concepts of sexuality and rights in their day-to-day work. For example: research, making Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, conducting sexuality education in schools, policy interventions, etc.

Topics included:

  • Understanding Sexuality and Gender
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • Sexuality and Power/Violence
  • Sexuality and Marginalisation
  • Sexuality and Pleasure



Participants – There were a total of 30 participants. These included individuals who have been working on issues of gender, reproductive health, HIV, development, education, etc. Some of them had not engaged with sexuality issues previously in their work. They came from different countries within the region: Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. They were selected on the basis of an application process.

Fees – The cost of travel and accommodation for all participants was covered.

Faculty – The resource persons were from within TARSHI and outside

Training methods and tools included interactive exercises, presentations, readings, films, discussions, debates, group work and case studies. The medium of instruction was English, some films were in other languages - with English subtitles.


Regional Training 2008


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