6 Weeks Left to Submit WAS 2025 Abstracts!

Join the conversation at WAS 2025! Submit your abstract by Oct 27. Plus, catch up on WSHD highlights and more!

View this email in your browser Dear WAS Members and Friends,  Just 6 Weeks Left to Submit Your Abstracts for WAS 2025! Don't miss your chance to be part of the 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health, happening from Monday, June 16th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. The abstract submission deadline is fast approaching on October 27, 2024—only 6 weeks away! This is your opportunity to contribute to the global conversation on Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure with your research, insights, and expertise.   Submit your abstract here A Huge Thank You for Making World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) 2024 a Success! We couldn't have done it without you! Your incredible support and participation truly made a difference for this year's WSHD. From the hundreds of Instagram stories to the enthusiastic engagement in our webinars, we are deeply grateful to each of you for celebrating this year's theme of +Positive Relationships with us. A special thank you to all our speakers who made the official WAS WSHD Webinar a resounding success. For those who couldn't attend, you can access the replay here.   As a reminder, September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and we're excited to continue raising awareness with your ongoing participation. Please keep sharing your photos and stories—we love seeing how you're celebrating! Head over to the WSHD website to share details of your events from September 4th and beyond. We'd love to include them in our official WSHD report. Submit your events to the WSHD website New Open Access Article to Celebrate WSHD To commemorate World Sexual Health Day (WSHD), the International Journal of Sexual Health (IJSH), the official journal of WAS, is offering selected articles free to access from September 2nd to October 31st, 2024. We are excited to feature a new article aligned with the WSHD theme: "Integrating Sexual Pleasure for Quality & Inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education" by Mark, K., Corona-Vargas, E., & Cruz, M. (2021). This article, published in the International Journal of Sexual Health, 33(4), 555–564, explores the importance of incorporating sexual pleasure into sexuality education, emphasizing inclusivity and quality in educational practices.  We encourage you to download and share this resource while it is available as open-access.   Download this full IJSH article now Participants of the Sexual Justice Consultation (from left to right): Deise Queiroz da Silva (PhD student, UFBA and lecturer at UFRB), Alain Giami (WAS Vice-president), Ana Paula Andreotti Amorim (President of ABRASITTI), Ariadne Ribeiro Ferreira (Professor and UNAIDS contributor), Itor Finotelli Jr (President of SBRASH). SJI Consultation in Brazil At the XIX Brazilian Congress of Human Sexuality, WAS leaders and advocates convened for a pivotal consultation on the WAS Declaration on Sexual Justice. Led by WAS Vice-president Alain Giami and SBRASH President Itor Finotelli Jr, the session focused on refining the Declaration with input from global stakeholders. Discussions centered on the intersection of sexual rights, social justice, and the systemic barriers that need addressing for true equality, with over 200 participants contributing their perspectives. Read the full blog to explore the key insights and perspectives shared at the consultation. Read the blog post to learn more Thank you for your continued dedication to promoting Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure worldwide.  Warm regards, The World Association for Sexual Health Upcoming WAS 2025 Deadlines: Abstract Submissions: 27 October 2024 Early Bird Registration: 28 February 2025 Accommodation Bookings: 17 May 2025 Standard Registration: 30 May 2025 Click here to visit the WAS website Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up here! Support the Mission of WAS We invite you to support the ongoing work of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). Your contributions help us continue our mission of promoting Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice globally. Consider becoming a supporting member or making a financial contribution today. Donations are tax-deductible in the USA. Donate 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.