Submission Description
This talk explores the experiences of Indonesians seeking advice on IVF in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Despite the opportunity to access free IVF treatment, many Indonesian migrants grapple with uncertainties regarding its religious permissibility. After interviewing 12 participants between 2020 and 2021, we transcribed, manually coded, and thematically discussed our findings during our regular meetings (Merriam & Tisdell, 2016). Our research revealed several challenges for religious individuals, including the gender-based understanding between imams (religious leaders), ethnic communities, and the participants in their adopted country. To seek religious guidance, many turned to innovative methods such as consulting Indonesian imams via YouTube and contacting relatives and friends through WhatsApp. Through this presentation, we aim to highlight the resourcefulness of Indonesian Muslim participants in maintaining their Islamic identity while availing themselves of ARTs offered by the New Zealand government. Additionally, we show diverse religious interpretations of IVF within New Zealand's Muslim communities.
Presenters
Presenters
Individual Paper Presenters
Dr Nelly Martin-Anatias - Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand , Associate Professor Sharyn Davies - Monash University