Yoesuf Foundation
The Yoesuf Foundation, later known as the Educational Center for Islam and Social Issues, was a Dutch civil society organization founded by Omar Nahas in 1992.[1][2][3][4] The organization was located in Utrecht and, until 2010, focused on two main issues: young people and sexual diversity.[5]
The foundation was established as a center for study and information about Islam and sexual diversity. The foundation organized lectures, workshops, and conferences. It also contributed to the educational activities of other groups.[6] In 2000, the foundation's educational activities became more formalized through the development of an Islam and sexual diversity training.
In 2004, question time was used to discuss the possibility of discontinuing or letting expire government subsidies for the foundation. In 2005, the foundation was officially renamed the Educational Center for Islam and Social Issues. The foundation was dissolved in 2008 and was succeeded by the Malaica Foundation in December 2009.[7][8]
The foundation was named after the so-called Yoesuf Method, a model for emancipation where liberation and social justice can be achieved through personal control, integrity, and patience.[citation needed] The method is based on the story of the Yousuf the Prophet (Joseph), who is a prominent character in both the Quran and the Bible.[citation needed]
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Bibliography[edit]
- Nahas, Omar (2004). "Yoesuf: An Islamic Idea with Dutch Quality". Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. 16 (1): 53–64 – via EBSCO.
References[edit]
- ^ Hoppe, James (December 2011). "Nongovernmental Organizations and Muslim Queer Communities in the Netherlands". Macalester International. 27 (13): 119–131.
- ^ "Moslims willen praten over taboe op homoseksualiteit". Trouw (in Dutch). 1998-01-31. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Moslims richten eigen stichting op voor homo's". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). 1998-01-30. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Danish Institute for Human Rights (March 2009). "The Social Situation Concerning Homophobia and Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation in the Netherlands" (PDF). Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Hekma, Gert (December 2011). "Queers and Muslims: The Dutch Case". Macalester International. 27 (6): 27–45.
- ^ Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in the Netherlands. "Simply gay: Dutch Government's LGBT Policy document 2008-2011" (PDF). Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Niet Christelijke homo-organisaties". www.lkp-web.nl. Archived from the original on 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ Jivraj, Suhraiya; de Jong, Anisa (July 15, 2011). "The Dutch Homo-Emancipation Policy and its Silencing Effects on Queer Muslims" (PDF). Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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