Join Us for a Decade of Advocacy: WAS Webinar & EFS Congress

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the WAS Sexual Rights Declaration and get ready for the 17th EFS Congress in Bologna. Register now for the webinar!

View this email in your browser Dear WAS Members and Friends, In this week's edition of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) newsletter, we are excited to invite you to a special webinar on May 30th at 3 PM SAST, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the WAS Declaration on Sexual Rights. Additionally, we will share highlights from the 17th EFS Congress in Bologna, Italy, which is began yesterday (May, 23rd).  Free Webinar: May 30th, 3 pm SAST Join us on May 30th at 3 PM SAST for a pivotal webinar marking the 10th Anniversary of the WAS Declaration on Sexual Rights. Find your local time here. This milestone event will feature a distinguished panel of experts providing insights into the evolution and future trajectory of sexual rights. Meet Our Speakers: - Eszter Kismödi: International Human Rights Lawyer, Co-Chair of the WAS Sexual Rights Committee, and Executive Committee Member of WAS, Eszter will lead the discussions, focusing on the advancements and challenges in sexual rights over the past decade. - Faysal El Kak: Clinical Associate of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of the Women Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) Program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.  - Zahra Stardust: Sexuality Researcher, Lawyer and Human Rights Advisor working in the field of sexual health, rights and justice. - Sharful Islam Khan: Senior Scientist and Head of the Program for HIV and AIDS at icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh.  - Mauro Cabral Grinspan: Project Coordinator on Intersex Depathologization at Intersex Human Rights Australia, and Scientific Collaborator at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.  - Anne Philpott, Public Health Professional and founder of The Pleasure Project, promoting pleasure in sex education.   🔗 Register now for free Read the WAS Declaration on Sexual Rights here 17th EFS Congress in Bologna, Italy WAS Federation, the European Federation of Sexology (EFS), is currently hosting its 17th EFS Congress in Bologna, Italy. This congress has been an incredible opportunity for knowledge sharing and presentations from leading experts in the field of sexology. Attendees are gaining invaluable insights and advancing their understanding of sexual health and rights. In addition, the WAS Advisory Committee and Executive Officers have been able to meet and discuss the next steps for WAS, ensuring our continued progress and collaboration. If you are at the Congress, please tag us in your photos so we can reshare them with our wider audience. We look forward to seeing your highlights from this remarkable event!   Learn more about the EFS Congress here Warm regards, The World Association for Sexual Health As we conclude, please remember to mark your calendars for these important 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. Click here to visit the WAS website Not on our our mailing list yet? Sign up here! Copyright © 2024 World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter because you have previously expressed interest in our content by opting in on our website or through participation in one of our online events, such as our monthly webinars. We're committed to keeping you informed with the latest updates and insights. 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.