WAS Statement: Sexual Rights During War

View this email in your browser WAS REMINDER OF STATEMENT ON SEXUAL HEALTH AND RIGHTS DURING TIMES OF WAR Dated: 8 October 2024 In light of the recent developments in Lebanon, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) wishes to remind all stakeholders of our December 2023 WAS Statement on Sexual Health & Rights during Times of War.    Read the full statement here WAS stands in solidarity with those affected by violence and reiterates our call for the international community to act swiftly in ensuring access to essential healthcare services, including sexual and reproductive health care, in areas plagued by conflict. We specifically emphasize the urgency of addressing the barriers to care for vulnerable populations and call for intervention to uphold human rights, as outlined in the WAS Declaration of Sexual Rights and the WAS Declaration of Sexual Justice. We urge all parties to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians and healthcare workers, ensuring that critical services remain accessible, even in times of war. WAS urges the international community to find peaceful, just, stable and long-lasting resolutions to existing and ongoing conflicts. Warm regards, The World Association for Sexual Health Click here to visit the WAS website Not on our our mailing list yet? Sign up 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.