Dear WAS Members and Friends,
This week, we bring you updates on some of our latest initiatives and important upcoming deadlines. From our impactful out-of-school Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) workshop in Bogotá, to meeting the dedicated team behind WAS 2025, and a reminder of key submission deadlines.
Keep reading to learn more.
| | Meet the WAS 2025 Congress Committee | | | We are pleased to announce the organising committee for the 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health. In association with the Asia-Oceania Federation for Sexology (AOFS) and hosted by the Society for Australian Sexologists (SAS), this landmark event will unite hundreds of professionals dedicated to promoting Sexual Health and Rights for ALL.
The committee is committed to making this congress an inclusive, informative, and valuable experience for all attendees, and are grateful for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to the exciting program that they will put together for the congress. | |  | | Dr Elna Rudolph President of the World Association for Sexual Health Medical Doctor, Sexologist and Clinical Head of My Sexual Health, South Africa Director of the African Institute for Sexual and Gender Health, the Southern African Sexual Health Association and Sexual Health Africa | |  | | Dr Armin Ariana WAS 2025 Congress President President, Society of Australian Sexologists, QLD Branch Doctor of Medicine, Associate Professor in Medical Education, Griffith University, School of Medicine and Dentistry Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist |  | | Dr Rosediani Muhamad President of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology
Executive Committee Member of the World Association for Sexual Health Doctor of Medicine, Associate Professor in Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Head of Women and Sexual Health Clinic, Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital | |  | | Dr Erick Janssen WAS 2025 Scientific Program Committee Chair Professor Institute for Family and Sexuality Studies Director IFSS & Program Director Master in Sexology Department of Neurosciences University of Leuven |  | | Alain Giami Vice President of the World Association for Sexual Health Emeritus Research Professor at the Inserm (National Institute of Health and Medical Research) in Paris Associate Editor: "Sexologies: European Journal of Sexology and Sexual Health" | |  | | Luis Perelman Secretary General/Treasurer of the World Association for Sexual Health Sexuality Educator and Activist Former President of the Mexican Federation of Sexuality Education and Sexology FEMESS Co-founder and Co-Director of El Armario Abierto Distributor of sexuality education and reproductive health materials |  | | René de Klerk Executive Director of the World Association for Sexual Health Expert in Leadership, Governance and Sustainable Development | |  | | Dr Christopher Fox President-Elect, Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology Treasurer, Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology Co-Director, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney Professor of Sexual and reproductive Health Research, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University Director, Sex Life Therapy |  | | Dr Margaret Redelman OAM Public Officer for Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology Honourary Life Member of the Society of Australian Sexologists Treasurer for the Society of Australian Sexologists, NSW President of the 18th WAS Congress in Sydney in 2007 | |  | | Merle Meyer President, Society of Australian Sexologists, Western Australian Branch Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist Director, TwoOceans Therapeutic Connections |  | | Ella Shannon National Chair of Society Australian Sexologists Ltd. Accredited Counsellor and Clinical Psychosexual Therapist Accredited EMDR Therapist with EMDRAA | | Upcoming webinar hosted by the WAS Sexuality Education Committee | | | Don't miss our upcoming webinar hosted by the WAS Sexuality Education Committee on October 17th, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET. Titled "Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Beyond the Classroom," this session will explore how sexuality education can expand beyond traditional settings.
What to expect: - Esther Corona (WAS Executive Committee Member and Vice Chair of the Sexuality Education Committee) - Welcoming the session
- Karen Rayne, PhD - Moderator, leading the conversation with vast experience in sexuality education
- Melanie Davis, PhD - Discussing transformative education across all age groups
- Jaclyn Friedman - Advocating for affirmative consent and policy reform in U.S. public schools
- Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, PhD - (WAS Gold Medal Award winner) Offering a global perspective on adolescent SRH and innovative strategies
Zoom captions will be available in multiple languages for broader accessibility.
| |  | | WAS/UNFPA Out-of-School CSE Workshop participants in Bogotá, Colombia | | WAS/UNFPA Out-of-School CSE Workshop in Bogotá, Colombia | | | | On September 26th, a landmark workshop titled "Sexuality Education: Experiences to Feel and Think About" was held in Bogotá, Colombia as part of WAS's project with UNFPA. This workshop was part of WAS's activities to develop the Global Status Report on Out-of-School Comprehensive Sexuality Education, carried out in partnership with UNFPA. The workshop had two main objectives: - Contributing to capacity building for out-of-school CSE stakeholders in Colombia
- Generating relevant input for the Colombian Case Study, which will be included in the Global Status Report on Out-of-School Comprehensive Sexuality Education
| |  | | Catalina Arango, WAS Consultant, Esther Corona WAS Project Lead, MariaIsabel Cardona, UNFPA Colombia focal point for CSE | | | The workshop was attended by over twenty CSE stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including representatives from the Ministries of Health and Education, professionals and activists working with people living with disabilities, youth from across Colombia, and migrants from vulnerable populations. Participants learned about the current state of official CSE in Colombia and its regulations, as well as the state of the art in Latin America. They shared details about their programs and initiatives and discussed strategies to move forward. The workshop provided an ideal setting for exchanging experiences, strengthening existing alliances, and forging new partnerships. This model could be replicated in future case studies. | |  | | This custom-designed t-shirt celebrates the leaders who have paved the way for advancing CSE across the region. It was created as a special tribute to the pioneers of CSE in Latin America and Colombia, and features our beloved Esther Corona! | | | The workshop was led by María Isabel Cardona (UNFPA Colombia focal point for CSE), Catalina Arango (Out-of-school CSE consultant), and Esther Corona (WAS project lead), with strong support from the UNFPA Colombia country office team and its Director, Luis Mora. | | Important WAS 2025 Deadlines | | | | As we move closer to WAS 2025, here are some critical deadlines to keep in mind: | | - 2 Weeks Left: The deadline for abstract submissions is quickly approaching! Don't miss your chance to present at WAS 2025. Submit your abstracts by October 27, 2024.
| | Thank you for your continued dedication to promoting Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure worldwide.
Warm regards,
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