| Dear WAS Members and Friends,
We hope this message finds you well and inspired after yesterday's webinar. We have the replay ready for you.
Today we are also pleased to share a statement delivered by WAS at the WHO 37th Human Reproductive Programme meeting in Geneva.
Keep reading to learn more. | | If you missed yesterday's live session or simply want to revisit the wealth of knowledge shared, we have great news: the replay of our webinar, "Sexuality in Health and Disease: An Exploration of the Theme and What to Expect for the upcoming 17th Congress of the European Federation for Sexology," is now available.
The webinar featured invaluable insights from our distinguished panelists, including Mehmet Sungur, Stefano Bernardi, Chairmaine Borg, Patricia Pascoal, and Stefano Eleuteri.
Their discussions of sexual health and rights provided a sneak peek into what the EFS conference will bring. We encourage you to watch the replay at your convenience to absorb the enlightening perspectives shared by these leaders in sexology. | |  | | Pascale Allotey (WHO SRHR Director) with Pedro Nobre (WAS Immediate Past President) | | | WAS Supports WHO's Positive Sexuality Emphasis | | In an era where health and well-being are at the forefront of global conversations, WAS proudly recognizes and supports the 37th Human Reproductive Programme meeting in Geneva.
Our Immediate Past President, Pedro Nobre, recently delivered the following statement at the HRP meeting following the Director's report.
"The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) congratulates the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) for the many achievements and breakthroughs in sexual and reproductive health during the last 50 years.
WAS commends HRP for the new emphasizes towards a more positive approach to sexuality, under the leadership of Pascale Allotey, and welcomes the inclusion of sexual health and well-being across the life-course as a focus area in the 2023-2028 strategic plan.
Recent research supports the central role of sexual health and wellbeing in positively impacting quality of life, as well as global health, wellbeing and life satisfaction. This positive view of sexuality as a central dimension of human experience and a source of well-being and satisfaction is also at the heart of the WAS Declaration on Sexual Rights the WAS Declaration on Sexual Pleasure and the recently approved WAS Declaration on Sexual Justice. | |  | | Pedro Nobre with Nina Strom (Chair of the Policy Coordination Committee of the Human Reproduction Program) | | (Continued.)
WAS has consolidated expertise and is willing to contribute to many of the new and emerging topics listed in the HRP focus areas including sexual pleasure, sexual dysfunctions, gender-affirming care, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, incl. LGBTQ+, masculinities, fatherhood, male SRH, Adolescent SRH, and intimate partner violence.
Many of these topics have been the themes of World Sexual Health Day, a WAS initiative launched in 2010 celebrated annually on 4 September to raise awareness about the importance of Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure for ALL.
Moreover, the WAS mission and particularly the new Declaration on Sexual Justice is strongly aligned with the HRP global strategic objective "To develop an inclusive, comprehensive global Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Strategy that incorporates the latest scientific evidence, embraces human rights, gender equality and principles of justice."
WAS is committed to strengthening the collaboration with the HRP and WHO and is well-placed to support the HRP's value proposition in developing research, informing policy change and promoting capacity-strengthening and professional exchange across a broad network of sexual health, rights and education organizations and experts from around the world. Together, we aim to expand and advance "Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure for ALL."
| |  | | Lianne Gonsalves, (Scientist in SRHR at WHO), Pedro Nobre, and Eszter Kismödi (Chair of WAS Sexual Rights Committee) | | Pedro's message, reflecting WAS's commitment to these principles, was met with a positive reception, underscoring our collaborative relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO).
WAS is dedicated to further strengthening our alliance with HRP and WHO, supporting research development, policy change, and capacity-building. Together, we're united in our mission to promote "Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure for ALL." | | We thank you for your ongoing engagement and look forward to our continued work in championing Sexual Health and Rights globally.
Warm regards,
The World Association for Sexual Health
P.S. Don't forget to mark your calendars for these upcoming WAS events:
World Sexual Health Day on September 4, 2024. Join us as we celebrate and advocate for Sexual Health and Rights across the globe.
The 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health in Brisbane, Australia, from June 16-19, 2025. We look forward to seeing you at this pivotal gathering for sharing research, insights, and advancements in Sexual Health and Rights. | | |  | |
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