What you didn’t learn in school…

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View this email in your browser Dear WAS Members and Friends, Final Call: WAS Interim General Assembly – RSVP Now This is your last reminder to RSVP for the WAS Interim General Assembly, taking place online tomorrow, Thursday, April 24 at 15:00 SAST. This key session will focus on voting for important updates to the WAS Statutes. All Member Organizations and Advisory Committee members are encouraged to attend. If you have not received your invitation, please contact: membership@worldsexualhealth.net immediately.   What's in this week's newsletter: Urgent reminder to register for the 27th Congress of the  World Association for Sexual Health if your abstract has been accepted Missed the webinar? Replay available now: Sexual Justice—Why Now? The International Journal of Sexual Health hits a new all-time high Upcoming deadlines you need to know for the 27th Congress of the  World Association for Sexual Health Webinar Replay: Sexual Justice—Why Now? Couldn't make it live? You can now watch the full replay of our April webinar, featuring five leading voices from across the globe. Together, they explored how sexual justice is defined, challenged, and activated in diverse cultural, clinical, and policy contexts. With insights from: - Alain Giami (France) - Ricardo Hernández Forcada (Mexico) - Agata Loewe (Poland) - Denise Medico (Canada/Switzerland) - Stefano Eleuteri (Italy)   Watch the replay here Record Readership for IJSH in 2024 The International Journal of Sexual Health (IJSH), the official journal of WAS, experienced extraordinary growth in 2024—reaching an all-time high of 133,514 downloads. This marks a 30% increase from 2023, and nearly double the readership since 2021. Annual Downloads: 2021 – 68,188 2022 – 99,130 2023 – 102,359 2024 – 133,514 2024 by Quarter: Q1 – 33,286 Q2 – 34,747 Q3 – 28,753 Q4 – 36,728 Thank you to our global readers, researchers, and contributors for making IJSH one of the most widely accessed journals in its field. WAS 2025 Key Deadlines 27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia Monday 16 – Thursday 19 June 2025 Theme: Advancing Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure EVERYONE – EVERYWHERE – EVERY TIME   Don't miss your chance to be part of the global conversation in Brisbane! Accommodation bookings close: 17 May 2025 Standard registration ends: 30 May 2025   Visit the WAS 2025 Congress site for details Thank you to our sponsors for WAS 2025 Silver Sponsor   Destination Sponsors   Thank you for staying connected to WAS. Whether you're joining us for the Congress, contributing to research, or helping shift the global conversation on rights and pleasure—we're glad you're with us. The World Association for Sexual Health   Upcoming WAS 2025 Deadlines: 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 © 2025 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.