On 5 September 2025, at the inaugural World Sexual Health Assembly in Porto, more than 40 global organizations adopted the Porto Proclamation on Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice. The Proclamation affirms sexual health as integral to dignity, sexual rights as human rights, and sexual justice as essential for equality. It sets global priorities for collective action to advance access, equity, accountability, and solidarity worldwide.
The inaugural World Sexual Health Assembly (WSHA) convened in Porto on 5 September 2025, uniting more than forty organizations and global leaders. Delegates signed the Porto Proclamation, a landmark commitment to advance sexual health, defend sexual rights, and champion sexual justice worldwide.
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.
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.
In celebration of World Sexual Health Day 2024, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) has released a statement affirming the vital role of positive relationships in promoting individual and collective well-being.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) has released a statement condemning the systematic violation of the human and sexual rights of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s recently enacted 'Law on Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.'
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) has released a comprehensive statement reaffirming its commitment to gender diversity and the rights of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) affirms its unwavering support for the right of same-sex couples to co-adopt children, emphasising that legal recognition of family rights must apply equally to all, regardless of sexual orientation.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) and the European Federation for Sexology (EFS) have issued a joint statement urging national stakeholders and professional bodies to take immediate action to protect the human and sexual rights of transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) proudly marks the 14th annual celebration of World Sexual Health Day on 4 September 2023, under the global theme: “CONSENT.” Recognising consent as a cornerstone of sexual rights, WAS highlights its centrality to autonomy, bodily integrity, and the freedom to make informed, respectful choices in all sexual and relational contexts.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming its unwavering support for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of sexual health and justice.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) expresses deep concern over recent legislative action by Indiana lawmakers targeting the Kinsey Institute, a globally respected WAS member organisation based at Indiana University.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global sexual and reproductive health by participating in the 50th anniversary meeting of the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP), the UN’s flagship initiative for research in human reproduction.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), holding special consultative status with ECOSOC, participated in the 56th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD), represented by International Liaison Committee Chair, Ms. Esther Corona.
On 31 March, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) joins individuals and organisations across the globe in honouring the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). First observed in 2009, TDOV celebrates the resilience, diversity, and achievements of transgender and gender-diverse people while drawing attention to the ongoing discrimination, violence, and systemic barriers they face.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly condemns the passage of Uganda’s anti-LGBT legislation on 21 March 2023, which criminalises same-sex conduct and imposes severe penalties including the death sentence for “aggravated homosexuality” and life imprisonment for consensual same-sex relations.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) emphasises that access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services is essential for survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) calls on all citizens and organisations in Ireland to uphold the fundamental right of women to make autonomous decisions about their bodies and reproduction.
TDOV sexual justice webinar, WAS 2025 accommodation, genital autonomy (foreskin day), Seminario S.I.R.U.: Percorsi di affermazione di genere e preservazione della fertilità
