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View this email in your browser Dear WAS Members and Friends, Welcome to our latest edition of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) newsletter. This week, we bring you highlights from yesterday's webinar, prepare for the upcoming World Sexual Health Day (#WSHD2024) with a focus on Positive Relationships, and spotlight some of our key organizational events on the horizon. Keep reading to learn more.   Webinar Replay Available Now Did you miss our latest webinar yesterday? We have you covered with the replay right here. Join Erick Janssen, Kristen Mark, and Terry Humphreys of our WAS Scientific Committee, alongside WAS Vice President, Alain Giami, as they navigate the latest research and emerging directions in sexual health. This session delivered a comprehensive look back at the key themes, discussions, and innovations that emerged from WAS 2023.   Watch the WAS Webinar Replay here World Sexual Health Day "Positive Relationships" As we edge closer to World Sexual Health Day, on September 4th, 2024, we embrace the theme of Positive Relationships. It's crucial to recognize the diversity and depth of relationships and their impact on sexual health. Explore our infographic on teaching about positive relationships, emphasizing kindness, respect, safety, and support. For an in-depth look at fostering positive relationships and their significance in sexual health visit our WSHD website. Visit the #WSHD2024 here UNHUSHED Summer Training Our organizational member, UNHUSHED, a recipient of the WAS Award for Excellence and Innovation in Sexuality Education, is hosting comprehensive sex ed curricula training for educators of children and adolescents aged 5 - 18. Taking place in Austin, Texas, these sessions provide an immersive experience into creative, research-based education methods that align with global comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) standards: Elementary School (5 - 12 year olds): May 29 - 31 Middle School (12 - 14 year olds): June 3 - 5 High School (14 - 19 year olds): June 6 - 8 This award-winning training is a prime opportunity for professionals seeking to enhance their teaching methodologies and make a significant impact in the field of sexual education.   Read the UN|HUSHED Summer Training Leaflet here XIX Congreso Brasileño sobre Sexualidad Humana (XIX CBSH 2024) The Brazilian Society of Studies in Human Sexuality (SBRASH), a Member Organization of WAS, invites colleagues worldwide to the 19th Brazilian Congress on Human Sexuality (XIX CBSH 2024). The congress will be held at the Medical Association of Minas Gerais (AMMG) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, from September 5-7, 2024. With the theme "Sexuality as Science, Education, and Integrative Social Actions," this event promises to foster deep discussions and networking opportunities, all while offering a taste of Minas Gerais' renowned hospitality and cuisine.   Learn more about XIX CBSH 2024 here As we spotlight #WSHD2024 and these events from our organizational members, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the wide-ranging efforts within our community to advance Sexual Health and Rights. Your participation in these events, whether in person or virtually, contributes to our collective knowledge and advocacy efforts.  Thank you for your continued support and engagement with our community. Warm regards, The World Association for Sexual Health Copyright © 2024 World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), All rights reserved. You are receiving this mail because you opted in at our website. Or your country's organization is affiliated with us. Our mailing address is: World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) 1300 South 2nd Street Suite 180 West Bank Office Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.