2026-03-06
WAS Digital
This International Women's Day, 8 March 2026 — under the United Nations theme Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls — the World Association for Sexual Health is inviting a different conversation. One that treats women's sexual health not as a series of isolated moments, but as a continuous, evolving story shaped by biology, culture, access, relationships, and rights. A story that begins at birth and never truly ends.
2025-11-04
WAS Digital
At ICFP 2025 in Bogotá, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) stood alongside global partners to defend Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and advance sexual health, rights, and justice. The week highlighted the leadership of WAS Vice-President Esther Corona Vargas, recipient of the ICFP 2025 Luminary Award, and renewed global solidarity around the Porto Proclamation on Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice.
2025-10-27
WAS Digital
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while we celebrate rising survival rates - 8 million women are living as survivors today - we need to address what happens after treatment ends. As WAS President, Dr. Faysal El Kak, writes in our latest article: "Survival is only the first step in a lifelong process of recovery."
2025-07-23
WAS Digital
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) today issued a statement on Sexual Health and Rights during Times of War, expressing deep concern over the impact of armed conflict on the lives, health, and fundamental rights of affected populations.
2025-06-19
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WAS announces new Advisory Committee and President, Dr. Faysal El Kak, ushering in a globally representative leadership for 2025–2029.
2025-06-18
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WAS announces the 2025 Congress Award winners, celebrating global excellence across seven tracks of sexual health research, policy, education, and care at the 27th WAS Congress in Brisbane.
2025-05-06
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Become a Candidate for the WAS Advisory Committee (2025–2029) As sexual health and rights face growing threats across the world, the need...
2025-02-03
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The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) stands in solidarity with our colleagues who may be affected by the dismantling of USAID, the CDC, and other organizations dedicated to advancing global Sexual Health and Rights.
2024-12-07
WAS Digital
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) today issued a statement on Sexual Health and Rights during Times of War, expressing deep concern over the impact of armed conflict on the lives, health, and fundamental rights of affected populations.
2024-09-10
WAS Digital
Learn about the Sexual Justice Consultation at the XIX Brazilian Congress of Human Sexuality, led by WAS and SBRASH leaders.