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and Rights for

Sexual Health

ALL

Welcome to the World Association for Sexual Health

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Scientific, evidence- and rights-based, experience-informed, context-sensitive knowledge about sexuality is widely accessible and not censored.

Join us in our journey to actively create a world in which:

Annual Report

Upcoming Events

  • 31st ILGA World Conference
    31st ILGA World Conference
    Mon, 11 Nov
    Cape Town
    11 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 12:30
    Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
    11 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 12:30
    Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
    We look forward to meeting you at the largest global gathering of LGBTI changemakers. The 31st edition of the ILGA World Conference will take place from 11 to 15 November 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, where the host organisations Iranti and Gender DynamiX will welcome us.
  • #SSSS2024 Annual Conference
    #SSSS2024 Annual Conference
    Wed, 13 Nov
    San Diego
    13 Nov 2024, 08:00 – 17 Nov 2024, 16:00
    San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    13 Nov 2024, 08:00 – 17 Nov 2024, 16:00
    San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Scheduled for November 13-17 in San Diego, California, by The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. This event will feature comprehensive research and discussions in the field of sex science.
  • 24th WCP World Congress of Psychiatry
    24th WCP World Congress of Psychiatry
    Thu, 14 Nov
    Belo Horizonte
    14 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 17 Nov 2024, 12:30
    Belo Horizonte, Mexico City, Mexico
    14 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 17 Nov 2024, 12:30
    Belo Horizonte, Mexico City, Mexico
    Be part of the 24th World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP 2024) in Mexico City on 14-17 November. This four-day event offers a dynamic platform for collaboration and dialogue with mental health care peers. You’ll leave reinvigorated and ready to elevate your career.
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"Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled."

The World Health Organization (WHO) Working Definition 2002-2006

(Developed in consultation with WAS)

Sexual Health Definition
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The International Journal
of Sexual Health

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International Journal of Sexual Health

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The Intenational Journal of Sexual Health

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