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1 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. The View from Indonesia Faith, Compassion and Acceptance: Addressing Homophobia and HIV-related Stigma through Scripture and Spirituality Melbourne, 20 July 2014

2 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. Background Diversity in Islam –Orthodox: absolutist, remedialist –Progressive: passivist, reformist –Alternative: humanist, radicalist, arbitrator SRRH (sexual & reproductive rights & health) work possible within progressive & humanist Islam Basic principle: Islam is a blessing to all in the universe (Ar. rahmatan lil ‘alamin)

3 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. Textual & Social Approaches Questioning interpretation of texts –linguistics (semantics, historical linguistics) –hermeneutics –feminist, queer interpretation Understanding different levels of text –Primary: Qur’an –Secondary: Hadith, Fiqh (  ijtihad) Sharing lived experience Advocacy with key authorities

4 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice.

5 HR-based Approach “My interpretation against yours.” Universal rights  logical consequence in practice. E.g., extrajudicial execution.

6 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. www.csbronline.org

7 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. www.apcom.org/discussion-paper-islam-sexual- diversity-and-access-health-services

8 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. Thank you! ขอบคุณ Vinaka 谢谢 धन्यवाद Cám ơnFa'afetai Terima Kasih 감사합니다 शुक्रीया ありがとう شکریہ

9 Equity. Dignity. Social Justice. DEDE OETOMO Chair dedeo@apcom.org +62811311743; +61470241904 APCOM.org @APCOM STAY CONNECTED


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