[WAS] A Game-Changing Year in Review

Award nominations, Congress updates, new members—find out how you've made a difference.

View this email in your browser Dear WAS Members and Friends, As we approach the end of the year, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) extends heartfelt gratitude to all our Federations, members, partners, and supporters for your dedication to advancing Sexual Health, Rights, Justice, and Pleasure for ALL. This year has been one of incredible progress and collaboration. A special thank you to the representatives from our Member Organizations and the extended Advisory Committee who attended the WAS General Assembly. Your contributions were invaluable, and we look forward to continuing the important work to update the WAS Statutes in the coming year with greater clarity and consensus-building. WAS 2025 Updates and Opportunities Educational Award Nominations Close December 31, 2024 Don't miss the chance to recognize excellence in sexuality education! Click here to learn more. Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions Open in January It's not too late to present your work at the 27th WAS Congress in Brisbane! Stay tuned for more details in the new year. Welcome to Our New Organizational Members We are pleased to announce the newest additions to our global community, officially accepted at the WAS General Assembly:   Female Orgasm Research Institute – Florida, USA Centro Italiano di Sessuologia (CIS) – Bologna, Italy Institute of Psychosexual Education (INPSYE) – Greece Sequoia Health – Minsk, Belarus Société des Sexologues Universitaires de Belgique (SSUB) – Belgium We look forward to working with these organizations to advance sexual health and rights worldwide. Holiday Season Notice The WAS offices will have a reduced schedule during the festive season, and our Executive Director will be on leave from December 20, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Regular operations will resume in the second week of January. Please note that during this period, responses to inquiries may be delayed. We thank you for your understanding and encourage everyone to take this time to rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones.  We wish you a joyous and peaceful festive season, whether you are celebrating in the warmth of the South or the crisp chill of the North. Warm regards, The World Association for Sexual Health Upcoming WAS 2025 Deadlines: Submissions for Sexuality Education Award Nominations: 31 December 2024 Early Bird Registration: 28 February 2025 Accommodation Bookings: 17 May 2025 Standard Registration: 30 May 2025 Click here to visit the WAS website Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up here! Support the Mission of WAS We invite you to support the ongoing work of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). Your contributions help us continue our mission of promoting Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice globally. Consider becoming a supporting member or making a financial contribution today. Donations are tax-deductible in the USA. Donate 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.