CREA’s 12th Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute
19 September – 6 November, 2025
(Completely online, 7 weeks, 8-12 hours per week)
Applications due by 31 July, 2025.
CREA’s Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute (DSROI) is a seven weeks long online course that provides a study of theory and practice at the intersection of disability, gender and sexuality with a focus on perspectives and experiences of persons with disabilities from the global South. Started in 2010, the Institute is led by activists, community organizers and academics with disabilities from the global South. The Institute centers cross-movement alliance building especially at the intersection of disability rights and justice, feminism, sexual and gender diversity among others. It is intended for activists from all human rights movements, community organizers, media and art specialists and donors.
The course is offered through an accessible online learning platform.
For more information about the course, its format, faculty and relevant details, please download the full call for applications document here: PDF format and Word format.
Who can apply:
Participants will be selected based on: demonstrated interest in disability and sexuality, and how the learning will apply to their work. Preference will be given to participants from the global South who work as activists and are connected to broader rights movements addressing sexual rights, disability and feminism; practitioners working on access to justice, sexual and reproductive health rights, gender-based violence; and donors or philanthropists with demonstrated commitment to supporting human rights. We strongly encourage persons with disabilities to apply!
Accessibility:
The course has been designed and tested to be accessible to people with different types of disabilities. The online learning platform is accessible to those using screen reading software and all course materials are provided in accessible formats. All live lectures via video conferencing will have CART and country specific Sign Language interpretation upon request from selected participants. CREA staff are available to support additionally as needed.
Costs:
Participants are required to pay a registration fee of USD 60 to contribute towards course expenses. Fee waiver is available on request for a very small percentage of participants on need basis (please refer to the application form).
Guidelines:
Use of the online application form is preferred (the form is below). You can complete the form manually (download the form here) and email it to dsroi@creaworld.org. If you require accessibility accommodations in completing the application, please let us know at dsroi@creaworld.org. We also accept applications sent by video or through Zoom in Sign Language. Attach a copy of your latest résumé or CV. All questions must be answered — your résumé or CV cannot substitute for an answer.
The application form consists of five parts with several questions in each part. You can move between parts using the “Next” and “Previous” buttons below the form. Completing the application form in one sitting may not be possible. To not lose your progress, we recommend to not close this browser tab or browser window, and to not disconnect from your current internet connection before completing and submitting the form.
Submissions are now closed.
Applications are due by 31 July, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will be informed about the selection decisions shortly after the applications close, and will have sufficient time to familiarise themselves with the online learning platform. Send all queries to – email:dsroi@creaworld.org
Notice regarding personal information:
By submitting this form you give CREA your consent to record your personal information in our online database. This information will only be used for the purpose of selection and, if you are selected, to create your account on this online platform. CREA will not share your information to any third party without your consent. Once the selection process and the 2025 institute is over, you may request erasure of your personal information from our databases. Please send us this request via email to mail@dsroi.creaworld.org