Dear WAS Members and Friends,
With just one week to go until WSHD 2024, we're excited to see our global community unite in celebrating this year's theme: +Positive Relationships.
This week, we have several WSHD updates to share with you: - How to submit your World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) events to be listed on the official website.
- Speaker announcements for the official WAS WSHD Webinar.
- Details of a WSHD webinar hosted by WAS Federation, Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology.
- A tribute to Dr. Helen E. Fisher, a biological anthropologist whose research forever changed our understanding of +Positive Relationships.
Keep reading to learn more. | | Celebrate the Theme:
+Positive Relationships | | | | This year's theme, +Positive Relationships, highlights the importance of building and nurturing connections that support our well-being, respect, and mutual understanding. Whether through friendships, partnerships, or family ties, +Positive Relationships are the foundation of a healthy, fulfilling life.
As you prepare for World Sexual Health Day, we encourage you to visit the WSHD website to access a variety of resources designed to help you spread the message. From downloadable social media graphics to event planning guides, these tools are here to support your efforts in promoting Sexual Health and Rights.
When sharing your WSHD events and messages online, don't forget to use the official hashtags: #WSHD2024 and #PositiveRelationships. This will help with our efforts to create a global conversation that reaches far and wide!
| | | As World Sexual Health Day approaches on September 4th, we want to celebrate the incredible work being done around the world to promote +Positive Relationships. Whether you're hosting an in-person event, leading a webinar, or organizing any other type of activity, we invite you to share it with the global community.
Submit your event details on the official World Sexual Health Day website!
By adding your event, you'll help us spread the word and ensure that as many people as possible can join in the celebration. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your efforts, connect with others, and contribute to a worldwide movement focused on advancing Sexual Health and Rights.
Don't miss the chance to have your event featured!
| | Official WAS WSHD Webinar: Speakers Announced! | | | Join us for the official WAS WSHD webinar which will bring together leading voices in Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure to explore this year's theme: +Positive Relationships
When: Wednesday September 4th, 3 pm SAST
Find your local time here.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across the globe, each offering their insights on how we can foster healthier, more supportive connections. - Elna Rudolph, WAS President: Welcoming Remarks
- Lynn Barclay, Chair of the WSHD Committee: Introducing World Sexual Health Day and discussing why this year's focus on +Positive Relationships is so vital.
- Justin Garcia, Kinsey Institute: Sex, Safety & Survival: The Heart of +Positive Relationships.
- Eszter Kismödi, Chair of the WAS Sexual Rights Committee: The Role of Sexual Rights and Justice in +Positive Relationships.
- Faysal El Kak, President of EMFeSH: Sexuality Education as a Powerful Tool for Positivity and Communication.
- Isolda Atayde, Co-President of FDS: Family Acceptance as an Essential Ingredient of +Positive Relationships.
- Armin Ariana, Associate Professor, Griffith University: The Power of Us: Nurturing +Positive Sexual Relationships Through Communication.
- Bradley R. Daniels, Chair of WAS Media Committee: Lessons in Affectivity for +Positive Relationships.
- Esther Corona, Co-Chair of the WAS Sexual Justice Initiative: Sexual Justice as a Condition for Establishing +Positive Relationships.
Presentations will be conducted in English, with multilingual subtitles available on Zoom. For those unable to attend live, a recording will be provided in English.
Don't miss out—register today and join us in just 7 days for this important conversation.
| | WAS Federation: AOFS WSHD 2024 Webinar | | | In addition to our official WAS webinar, we are excited to announce the AOFS World Sexual Health Day 2024 webinar, themed Promoting +Positive Relationships towards Healthy Minds and Souls of Men and Women.
When: Wednesday September 4th, 2.30 pm MYT
This event, hosted by the WAS federation AOFS, will feature expert speakers from across Asia-Oceania who will explore various aspects of Positive Relationships, from theoretical and clinical perspectives to their impact on adolescents and adults.
The program includes: - Opening speech and Introduction to AOFS and WAS by Assoc Prof Dr. Rosediani Muhamad, President AOFS
- +Positive Sexual Relationships: Theoretical Aspects by Dr. Jeyarani Kamaraj, WAS - India
- +Positive Relationships in Adolescents by Assoc Prof Dr. Noor Azimah, AOFS - Malaysia
- +Positive Sexual Relationships: Clinical Aspects by Dr. Margaret Redelman, AOFS - Australia
- +Positive Relationships in Adults by Mr. Masayoshi Yaganida, AOFS - Japan
The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the speakers.
| | Honoring the Legacy of
Dr. Helen Fisher | | |  | | Photograph by Michael Falco for The New York Times | | It is with great respect that we honor the life and work of Dr. Helen E. Fisher, a pioneering biological anthropologist whose research forever changed our understanding of love. Known for her groundbreaking work on the brain's love circuitry, Dr. Fisher confirmed that love is hard-wired, fundamentally altering the way we view human connection.
Dr. Fisher's influential books, including "The Sex Contract: The Evolution of Human Behavior", "Anatomy of Love", and "Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love", explored the biological and evolutionary roots of love, sex, and attachment.
Her research has been particularly relevant in understanding +Positive Relationships, offering a scientific basis for the emotions and connections that define our most intimate bonds. Dr. Fisher's work continues to inspire those of us in the fields of psychosexual health and relationship studies, encouraging us to view love not just as a feeling, but as a vital, hard-wired part of our humanity.
We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Fisher's family, friends, and colleagues. We celebrate her life, her remarkable legacy, and the inspiration she has provided to researchers, clinicians, and individuals around the world. Her insights into love and relationships will continue to guide and inform our understanding for years to come. | | 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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