WAS 2025 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!
Great news! The deadline for abstract submissions for the 27th World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) Congress has been extended to 11:59 PM Eastern Australia Time, Sunday, 10 November 2024.
This extension offers you more time to contribute to the global conversation on Sexual Health, Rights, Justice, and Pleasure.
Don't miss this opportunity to present your work at this landmark event in Brisbane, Australia, from June 16-19, 2025.
| | Final Reminder: SEC Webinar on October 17th, 2024 | | | | There's still time to register for the WAS Sexuality Education Committee Webinar happening on October 17th, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET.
Titled "Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Beyond the Classroom," this webinar will explore how sexuality education can expand beyond traditional educational settings. What to expect: - Esther Corona (WAS Executive Committee Member) – Opening the session
- Karen Rayne, PhD – Moderator, leading the discussion
- Melanie Davis, PhD – Focusing on transformative education for all age groups
- Jaclyn Friedman – Advocating for affirmative consent and policy reform
- Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, PhD – Offering a global perspective on adolescent SRH and innovative strategies
Zoom captions will be available in multiple languages for broader accessibility. | | Insight from SRHM: The State of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Beirut | | | | In light of recent events in Lebanon, Dr. Faysal El Kak, President of the Eastern Mediterranean Federation of the World Association for Sexual Health (EMFeSH), shared firsthand insights into the state of sexual and reproductive health and human rights during the September and October 2024 bombings in Beirut.
Dr. El Kak, who is also the Director of the Women Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) Program at the American University of Beirut, spoke with Eszter Kismodi, Chair of the WAS Sexual Rights Committee and Chief Executive of Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM), to discuss the current challenges in the region. | | World Menopause Day – October 18th, 2024 | | | | As World Menopause Day approaches this Friday, we want to highlight the message from UNFPA about the importance of addressing menopause in sexual and reproductive health services. Menopause affects half the world's population, yet remains largely unaddressed by health systems. It is a human rights issue, and there's a growing need for comprehensive care that supports individuals during menopause.
Key considerations include:
- Ensuring access to care for marginalized populations, including Black, Hispanic, and transgender individuals.
- Addressing menopause symptoms such as vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, incontinence, and STIs.
- Providing holistic support for post-menopausal health, including reproductive options and cardiovascular care.
Menopause is not the end of sexuality or sexual health. We must advocate for services that provide non-discriminatory, targeted support throughout this stage of life.
| | Gold Medal Award Nominations Deadline Extended | | | | The deadline for nominations for the WAS Gold Medal Award has been extended to 10th November 2024. This award honors outstanding contributions to sexual health and rights. | | Thank you for your continued dedication to promoting Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure worldwide.
Warm regards,
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