Dear WAS Members and Friends,
This week, we have several updates to share with you: Read on to stay informed and engaged with our latest initiatives and upcoming events. | | We are pleased to share the replay of the recent FLASSES webinar, Exploring Sexual Desire Through Interdisciplinary Approaches in Spanish. Many of the slides were thoughtfully presented in both Spanish and English, reflecting the dedication of our speakers.
A special thank you to our speakers Dr. Felipe Hurtado, Dr. Silvina Valente, Dr. Santiago Cedrés, and Dr. Verónica Delgado, as well as our moderators, Dr. Jaqueline Brendler and WAS Vice President, Alain Giami. We also extend our gratitude to WAS Federation FLASSES for their continued collaboration.
This webinar formed part of the run-up to the CLASES 2024 Congress, which will be held in Lima, Peru, from November 28-30, 2023. | | Countdown to World Sexual Health Day (WSHD):
September 4th, 2024 | | | WSHD is just two weeks away! This year's theme, Positive Relationships, focuses on fostering healthy and consensual connections.
We encourage you to actively participate by tagging WAS in your activities and using the official hashtags #WSHD2024 and #PositiveRelationships. Your engagement helps amplify our collective message, raising awareness and reducing stigma around sexual health across the globe.
Using these hashtags is vital as it allows us to track the global impact of WSHD and ensures your efforts are seen and celebrated within the wider community. By sharing WSHD with your networks and encouraging others to get involved, you play a crucial role in spreading the word and promoting positive relationships worldwide.
We've made it easy for you with our free downloadable resources, including graphics for social media, infographics, and a participation guide. Tag @wasworldsexualhealth and use #WSHD2024 and #PositiveRelationships to join the conversation and help us advocate for Sexual Health and Rights for ALL.
| | Mark Your Calendar for the Official WAS WSHD Webinar
Date: September 4th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM SAST
This official WAS webinar will feature world-renowned speakers who will be unveiled soon. Engage in enriching conversations about positive relationships from various angles, and gain insights from leading voices in the field. | | | ISSWSH webinar in collaboration with EMFeSH: "Doublepause - Focusing on the Couple" | | | Free Webinar: Doublepause - Focusing on the Couple
Date: August 26, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM SAST
Join the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) in collaboration with the East Mediterranean Federation of Sexual Health (EMFeSH) for an insightful webinar on the topic of "Doublepause - Focusing on the Couple."
This event brings together leading voices in sexual health, featuring Dr. Emmanuele A. Jannini, Full Professor of Endocrinology and Medical Sexology at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and President of the Italian Academy of Sexual Health, and Dr. Faysal El Kak, President of EMFeSH and Clinical Associate of OBGYN Sexual Health at the American University of Beirut, as speakers. Moderating the session will be Dr. Linda Vignozzi, Associate Professor in Endocrinology at the University of Florence and ISSWSH President, and Dr. Sameena Rahman, Clinical Assistant Professor of OBGYN at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Together, they will explore various aspects of couple dynamics, sexual health, and the impact of life course on relationships.
| | International Journal of Sexual Health (IJSH) | | | The International Journal of Sexual Health (IJSH), the official journal of WAS, is a valuable resource dedicated to advancing sexual health and rights. It offers peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews across various disciplines, including sexology, medicine, sociology, and history.
Led by Editor Eli Coleman, PhD, and Associate Editor Jessie Ford, PhD, the journal publishes cutting-edge research that informs and shapes the global dialogue on sexual health. With contributions from leading experts worldwide, IJSH remains essential reading for researchers and professionals.
As a WAS member, you have free access to all journal issues—one of the many benefits of your membership. If you're part of a member organization, you can become an individual member for just $50 USD. We encourage you to download articles and stay updated with the latest research.
| | Reminder: WAS 2025 Gold Medal Award Nominations | | | There's still time to submit your nominations for the WAS 2025 Gold Medal Award. This prestigious award recognises exceptional lifelong achievements in the field of Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, and Sexology.
We encourage broad representation, inclusive of various disciplines, countries, personal backgrounds, and genders.
Nominations are open until October 15, 2024.
Email René de Klerk (WAS Executive Director) for more information.
| | 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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