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Understanding Catholic Fundamentalism in the Philippines: How conservative religious teachings on women, family and contraception are wielded to impede the Reproductive Health Law and other reproductive health policies
Published in 2017
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Philippines remains a Catholic state in practice despite being a secular state by proclamation; the Catholic Church has great power over Philippine politics and society in the past until the present, as manifested in the country’s moral values, way of life and behaviour in social and public activities. Catholic Fundamentalism in particular have opposed Sexual […]
Right to Sexuality: Intersections with Education, Employment, Law and Citizenship
Published in 2017
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This paper examines the intersection between sexuality and education, employment, law and citizenship. The fluidity of sexuality and its capability of affecting people in multiple ways means that there is a very real need for enactments and implementations of effective laws and policies that are inclusive and prevents violence and abuse. Access to rights-based Comprehensive […]
annual report 2016 – strategic engagements: moving the SRHR agenda forward
Published in 2016
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The year 2016 presented a complex global economic, social, and environmental landscape which was challenging to navigate through. Continue reading annual report 2016 – strategic engagements: moving the SRHR agenda forward at Arrow.
maldives scoping study on climate change and srhr
Published in 2016
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The government of Maldives need to address the impacts of climate change based on vulnerable groups such as women and incorporate appropriate measures into policies and decision making, which is lacking at the moment. This would help governments to provide a more holistic package of support that recognises the linkages of resource conservation, environmental management, […]
sexuality: critical to addressing poverty and food insecurity (hindi)
Published in 2016
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Sexuality is a defining aspect of being human. How individuals choose to express their sexuality has ramifications on their health, well-being, participation in, and contribution to societal development (Hawkins, Cornwall, & Lewin 2011). While it holds the potential to tackle tenacious issues such as eradicating poverty and hunger, mainstream development discourse has largely ignored issues […]
ethno-religious nationalism and srhr in sri lanka
Published in 2016
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The purpose of the study was to contribute to the knowledge base on factors that influence SRHR policy and practice and develop a strong evidence-base on emerging challenges that impede women from achieving their sexual and reproductive rights and accessing related services. The evidence-base generated will be subsequently used to advocate for the SRHR agenda […]
impact of fundamentalist discourses on family planning practices in pakistan
Published in 2016
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This document is a review that explores existing literature and feedback from experts and field practitioners to understand the impact of extremist and fundamentalist discourses on family planning in Pakistan. The study attempts to assess the effects of rejection and condemnation of family planning by religious authorities, and looks at their narratives against other efforts […]
perceptions of islam and srhr in the maldives
Published in 2016
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This study sought to explore how prevalent beliefs and perceptions about Islamic principles affect SRHR in the Maldives by studying the following research question: What is the reason behind varying perceptions regarding Islam’s stance on family planning and SRHR? By interviewing leading religious scholars who actively and regularly engage with the public through public lectures/sermons, […]
religious fundamentalism and access to safe abortion services in morocco
Published in 2016
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This research study was carried out by the Moroccan Family Planning Association (MFPA) in partnership with the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), Malaysia, to generate evidence on the nature and consequences of unsafe abortions in Morocco and how religious fundamentalism (in the case of Islam) prevents adequate policies and practices for safe […]
bangladesh advocacy brief on climate change and srhr
Published in 2016
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There is growing evidence that climate change is real and it significantly impacts nature and people across the globe. According to the World Disaster Report 2012, Asia accounted for 63.67% of the disaster deaths and 40.73% of the disasters affected globally between 2002 and 2011. Bangladesh has been recognised globally as the most vulnerable to […]