1 Skip To page Content 2 Skip To Main Navigation 3 Skip To Browse by Subject

you are here: Home\ Browse by Subject\ View full list \ Sexuality and Development

Sexuality and Development

Development usually treats sexuality as a problem - to do with over-population, sexually transmitted disease, or sexual violence in the home and as a weapon of war. The images that come with any mention of the subject are those of risk and danger, disease and death. This focus well describes some of the consequences of the disregard for sexual rights that exists the world over. However, this negativity generates fear and disempowerment, and discourages us from seeing how we might be able to change our situations. Rather than focusing on pain, harm and wrongs, a more positive, pleasure-oriented, view of sexuality offers an entirely different set of entry points for work to make sexual rights real.

It is with these entry points that the work of the IDS Sexuality and Development Programme is concerned. We are currently supporting research and communications aimed at rethinking the relationship between sexuality, rights and development and building stronger links between people in different contexts working to realize their sexual rights.

News »»


08 Dec 11 Clinton and LGBT rights: Whose voice really matters?

Clinton and LGBT rights: Whose voice really matters?

IDS's Stephen Wood calls for countries like the UK and US must match thier resolve to progress LGBT rights with new financial resources to support grassroots organisations.


30 Nov 11 Improvements in the evidence base but where is the will to end AIDS?

Improvements in the evidence base but where is the will to end AIDS?

Reflections on the advances and tragedies this year on the rocky path to becoming an AIDS-free generation.


31 Oct 11 Aid conditionality and the limits of a politics of sexuality

Aid conditionality and the limits of a politics of sexuality

In response to David Cameron's recent statement on cutting aid to countries with homophobic policies, IDS Fellow Akshay Khanna reflects on the UK government's approach to politics and sexuality.




Past IDS Sexuality and Development events

Events

There are no current Events


Latest Publications on Sexuality and Development »


Sexuality and Development projects at IDS

  • Pathways of Women's Empowerment Research Programme Consortium - International research and communications programme finding out what works to enhance women’s empowerment (Ongoing)
  • Realising Rights Research Programme Consortium - (Ongoing)
  • Sexuality and Development Programme - Supporting the realisation of sexual rights and access to basic services for those facing poverty and injustice (Ongoing)