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TIC will sponsor scholars, academics and activists to present their research at AIR. Preference will be given to those who can partly or fully sponsor themselves from the African or Asian regions. A limited amount of space is available for sponsorship, hence not all applications will be successful. Applicants will be selected on the strength of their motivation.

Registration Fee

For those who will be self-sponsored, the registration fee is R4500 which includes shared accommodation, all meals for the duration of the Retreat, ground transportation and a registration pack.

Online registration will close on Friday, 4^th July 2014.

Please complete the application form below.

Full Names (As on passport/South African ID)

Surname (As on passport/South African ID)

Your Email

Country

City

Please tell us how you identify in terms of gender.

Please tell us how you identify in terms sexual orientation.

Are you affiliated with/representing an organization? If so which one?

Please motivate why you wish to attend the AIR 2014 by answering the following questions.

1. AIR 2014 focusing on Movement Building and Mainstreaming the issue of sexual orientation and gender identity within the Muslim community. Based on this objective, what are the skills, resources or contributions you could make toward realizing this objective?

2. What are you hoping to gain from the Retreat?

3. How will you apply the learning/ skills gained from the Retreat in your area of work?

3. In terms of reconciling sexual orientation and gender identity with Islam, where would you locate yourself currently?

4. NOTE: The Retreat will be conducted in English only. Where possible the organization will try to assist those who speak other languages. Please indicate:
First Languange:
Second Languange:
Third Languange:

5. Please indicate the type of sponsorship you are interested in:.
I can partly sponsor myself I need full sponsorship I can fully sponsor myself

For queries regarding your application, please contact Zeenat Ismail ([email protected] )

We look forward to seeing you at AIR 2014 in Cape Town!

Disclaimer

The Annual International Retreat (AIR) of The Inner Circle is an open forum for sharing the results of research, exchange of knowledge and experiences. The contents of AIR presentations by individuals or groups are theirs alone. The Inner Circle neither endorses nor disclaims the conclusions, interpretations or opinions expressed by speakers at any of its events.The Inner Circle does not take any responsibility to verify the accuracy of any and all information provided or arrangements made by The Inner Circle, including prices, flight schedules and connection time limits

Should any participant decide to cancel their participation in the Retreat, such participant acknowledges and accept sole responsibility for the cost of said ticket
The Inner Circle does not take any responsibility for any claim for damages/loss to property, personal injury, illness, trauma, harm or death or any other loss, expense or claim of whatsoever nature, including the cost of legal action resulting from any of the aforesaid arrangements made or services provided by The Inner Circle
It is the responsibility of the participant alone to ensure compliance with any requirements for their journey to the Retreat. This will include health certificates, inoculation and vaccination certificates. All participants are required to enquire from The Inner Circle and their relevant consulate or Embassy as to what the applicable requirements are and to obtain visa documentation and/or treatment timeously
All participants are aware of and accept that they will be exposed to a variety of hazards at the retreat centre. Participants acknowledge that certain of the optional activities require them to be in good physical and mental condition
Participants acknowledge that whatever viewpoint is shared at any event arranged by TIC is not necessarily the viewpoint of the organization, its board or constituents