Dear WAS Members and Friends,
Welcome to this week's edition of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) newsletter.
We have 3 things to share with you today. - Join us for a free webinar on SRHR in the East Mediterranean Region, which is the Official Launch of the East Mediterranean Federation of Sexual Health (July 18th).
- #WAS2025 Gold Medal Awards Nominations are now open.
- We remember Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a pioneering sex expert, who passed away at 96, leaving a profound legacy in sexual health and education.
Keep reading to learn more. | | Free Webinar on SRHR in the East Mediterranean Region | | | |
The Official Launch of the East Mediterranean Federation of Sexual Health (EMFeSH)
| | Join us on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 03:00 PM SAST for a free webinar which is the official launch of the East Mediterranean Federation of Sexual Health (EMFeSH).
Find your local time here.
This webinar will cover various critical topics related to Sexual Health and Rights in the East Mediterranean region. It aims to facilitate dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative action to advance Sexual Health and Rights in the region.
Meet the Speakers - Dr. Faysal El Kak (Lebanon): President of EMFeSH and expert in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
- Dr. Bouchra Assarag (Morocco): Public health expert and leader in maternal health strategies.
- Dr. Wafaa El Tantawy (UK and Egypt): Gynecologist, psychosexual therapist, and relationship psychotherapist.
- Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh (US and Iran): Social psychologist and senior advisor to UN agencies.
- Dr. Rubina Sohail (Pakistan): Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology with extensive experience in women's health.
- Ms. Sohayla El Fakahany (Egypt): Social researcher and advocate for intersectional feminism and gender justice.
- Dr. Sahar Hassan (Palestine): Associate Professor of Nursing and leader in maternal and newborn care quality.
This webinar will be a valuable opportunity for professionals and advocates to engage with experts and learn more about the challenges and advancements in the East Mediterranean region. Please share this information with your networks. | | #WAS2025 Gold Medal Award Call for Nominations | | | We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the WAS 2025 Gold Medal Award.
The Gold Medal is the most prestigious honor awarded by WAS, recognizing exceptional lifelong achievements in the field of Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, and Sexology.
For 2025, a maximum of three medals will be awarded at the WAS Biennial Congress to be held in Brisbane, Australia, from Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19, 2025.
The WAS Gold Medal Committee includes: - Cristina Tania Fridman (Argentina): Chair
- Debra Haffner (USA)
- Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli (India)
The committee is supported by René de Klerk (WAS Executive Director) and Alain Giami (WAS Vice President).
Selection Criteria
The Gold Medal Award Committee seeks to recognize individuals with documented evidence of lifelong achievement within the field of Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, and Sexology. This includes professional or voluntary work in areas such as Sexual Health, Sexual Medicine, Sexuality Education, research, counseling, advocacy, and the promotion of Sexual Rights, among others.
We encourage broad representation, inclusive of a variety of disciplines, countries, personal backgrounds, and genders.
We invite all our member organizations, individual members, and other stakeholders to participate in this important process by nominating deserving candidates who have made significant contributions to the field.
Please submit your nomination proposals by October 15, 2024. | |  | | Dr. Ruth Westheimer participates in an "Ask Dr. Ruth" panel at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour on February 11, 2019, in Pasadena, California. Credit: Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP | | Remembering Dr. Ruth Westheimer (1928-2024) | | | It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's passing at the age of 96. Dr. Ruth, an internationally acclaimed sex therapist, transformed public conversations about human intimacy with her open, nonjudgmental, and good-humored approach.
Dr. Ruth became a household name in the early 1980s with her popular late-night radio show, "Sexually Speaking," and continued to educate and entertain audiences through her TV show, "The Dr. Ruth Show," as well as numerous books and academic contributions. She was a pioneer in normalizing discussions around Sexual Health, advocating for safer sex, and supporting LGBTQIA+ and abortion rights.
Born Karola Ruth Siegel in Frankfurt, Germany, Dr. Ruth survived the Holocaust, and later earned her doctorate in education from Columbia University. She studied sex therapy with Helen Singer Kaplan, further enhancing her expertise. Her remarkable life story and dedication to sexual education and advocacy have left an indelible mark on the world.
Many WAS members had the privilege to know her personally and can attest to her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to Sexual Health. She will be sorely missed, but her legacy lives on in the many lives she has touched.
Dr. Ruth is survived by her two children and four grandchildren. Her legacy of promoting Sexual Health and Rights for all will continue to inspire and guide us. | | Thank you for being a valued member of our community and for your ongoing dedication to promoting Sexual Health and Rights worldwide.
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 will be held in Brisbane, Australia, from June 16-19, 2025. We are now calling for Abstract Submissions. | | |  | |
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