Dear WAS Members and Friends,
World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) is tomorrow, and we're eager to see our global community come together to celebrate this year's theme: +Positive Relationships.
To mark this occasion, we'll be sharing some important updates in this newsletter, including free access to some of the most popular articles in the International Journal of Sexual Health and reminders about our upcoming webinars.
Before we begin, please be aware that phishing attempts are circulating again. If you receive any suspicious emails, kindly verify them with the WAS office before responding to ensure your safety. | | Last Chance to Register: Official WAS WSHD Webinar | | | Don't miss out on 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.
TOMORROW: 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.
- Eszter Kismödi, Chair of the WAS Sexual Rights Committee: The Role of Sexual Rights and Justice in +Positive Relationships.
- Justin Garcia, Kinsey Institute: Sex, Safety & Survival: The Heart of +Positive Relationships.
- Faysal El Kak, President of EMFeSH: Sexuality Education as a Powerful Tool for Positivity and Communication.
- Isolda Atayde, Former Co-President of FDS: Family Acceptance as an Essential Ingredient of +Positive Relationships.
- Armin Ariana, WAS 2025 Congress President, 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 tomorrow for this important conversation.
| | Celebrate WSHD with
Open Access Articles | | | To commemorate 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.
As the leading publication in the field, IJSH promotes a positive approach to Sexual Health and Rights through peer-reviewed research across various disciplines.
We are pleased to feature one of the selected articles:
"Minority Stress and Relationship Well-Being in Sexual Minorities: The Varying Role of Outness on Relationship and Sexual Satisfaction" by Vale, M. T., & Bisconti, T. L. (2021).
This article explores how minority stress affects relationship satisfaction among sexual minorities, highlighting the varying role of outness. It was specifically chosen by Editor Eli Coleman, PhD, Professor Emeritus, and Associate Editor Jessie Ford, PhD, Assistant Professor, due to its strong connection to +Positive Relationships, this year's WSHD theme.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to download this open-access resource, which reflects the breadth and depth of research supported by IJSH. | | It's Not Too Late to Get
Involved in WSHD 2024! | | | There's still time to join the WSHD celebrations and make an impact.
Head over to the WSHD website, where you can download the official logo, social media graphics, and other resources to help spread the word.
Repost our content, use the hashtags #WSHD2024 and #PositiveRelationships, and don't forget to add your events to our site to be part of the global conversation.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your networks, members, colleagues, and anyone who shares our commitment to promoting Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure. Let's unite and make this special day count! | | AOFS WSHD 2024 Webinar:
A Regional Perspective | | | In addition to our official webinar, we invite you to the AOFS WSHD 2024 webinar themed "Promoting +Positive Relationships towards Healthy Minds and Souls of Men and Women," hosted by the WAS Federation AOFS.
TOMORROW: 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.
| | Thank you for your continued dedication to promoting Sexual Health and Rights worldwide. We look forward to celebrating WSHD 2024 with all of you!
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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