Dear WAS Members and Friends,
As the U.S. election results unfold, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) reaffirms its commitment to Sexual Health and Rights for ALL, recognizing the election's potential impact not only in the United States but globally. In response, WAS is convening a meeting with leaders of international Sexual Health organizations to forge a proactive path forward.
Our shared mission remains clear: to ensure that Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure, are protected and advanced worldwide.
| | This week, we're pleased to announce that registration for the WAS 2025 Congress is now open! In addition, we bring you news about the upcoming WAS General Assembly, updates on a recently published paper on scaling up school-based sexuality education and upcoming events from our Organizational Members. Please find the details below.
| | WAS 2025 Registration Open! | | | We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health, held in beautiful Brisbane, Australia from Monday 16 - Thursday 19 June 2025.
The theme of this year's congress is "Advancing Sexual Health, Rights, Justice, and Pleasure. Everyone. Everywhere. Every Time."
Join us as we explore these critical issues with leading experts, professionals, and advocates. It's an opportunity to exchange cutting-edge research, insights, and best practices that can drive progress and inspire change.
Register now and start planning your trip to Brisbane! Don't miss the chance to secure your early bird registration. | | Announcement: WAS General Assembly – December 12 | | | | The WAS General Assembly (GA) is the highest governing body of WAS. This year's GA will be conducted online on Tuesday, December 12, at 15h00 (South African Standard Time).
The GA of WAS is open to anyone to attend, but only official representatives of WAS Member Organisations, Federation Presidents and the WAS Advisory Committee (AC) members have voting rights at the GA.
During this general assembly, voting will take place regarding important updates to WAS statutes. In particular to provide for regional representation on the WAS AC and to give the boards of the official WAS Federations the opportunity to nominate candidates for election onto the WAS AC, along with those nominated by our member organisations. A detailed description of this process will be distributed to all member organisations and those interested via email.
Representatives of member organizations—please check your inbox for the invitation and meeting details. If you have not received an email, contact WAS Executive Director Renè de Klerk at exec@worldsexualhealth.net.
We encourage our members and the rest of the WAS community to join this important meeting. Together, we will review this year's progress, vote on important matters and discuss key strategies for advancing Sexual Health and Rights for ALL. | | New Paper on Scaling Up School-Based Sexuality Education | | | | We are pleased to share a new publication from Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, recipient of the WAS Gold Medal Award. Published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education, the paper explores strategies for scaling up, sustaining, and enhancing school-based sexuality education in resource-constrained and conservative contexts.
This research includes case studies from India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Senegal, Mexico, and Uruguay, highlighting practical lessons and innovative approaches for implementing sexuality education where resources and cultural acceptance may be limited.
This paper is based on Dr. Chandra-Mouli's PhD thesis; further information, including a summary, videos, and images from his public defense, is available on his website.
Full Citation:
Chandra-Mouli, V., Michielsen, K., Gogoi, A., Nair, V., Ziauddin, M., Hadi, S., … Temmerman, M. (2024). Scaling up, sustaining, and enhancing school-based sexuality education programs in resource-constrained and conservative contexts: Replicable lessons from positive-deviant countries. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 1–53. | | WAS Federation & Member Organization Events for November | | | | XXII Latin American Congress of Sexology and Sexual Education "CLASES 2024"
28–30 November 2024
Lima, Peru
The CLASES 2024 Congress will take place in Lima, Peru, from November 28-30, offering a rich program of sessions and discussions on Sexology and Sexual Education. This annual event gathers experts and participants from across Latin America to engage in meaningful exchanges on regional and global sexual health issues, providing valuable insights and collaborative opportunities for professionals dedicated to advancing sexual education and health. | | | #SSSS2024 Annual Conference
13–17 November 2024
San Diego, California, USA
Hosted by The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, this conference will cover comprehensive research and discussions in the field of sex science. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with new insights and collaborative discussions from a diverse group of experts.
| | Thank you for your continued dedication to promoting Sexual Health, Rights, Justice, and Pleasure worldwide. We look forward to welcoming many of you to Brisbane in 2025.
Warm regards,
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