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.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly denounces ongoing efforts in the Polish Parliament to further restrict abortion rights — already among the most limited in Europe.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) commends the Gujarat High Court’s recent statement recognising that non-consensual sex within marriage constitutes rape and calls for the abolition of the marital rape exemption in India’s penal code.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly condemns proposed legislation in Brazil — known as PEC 181 — that would eliminate all legal grounds for abortion, including cases of rape, danger to the woman’s life, or severe fetal abnormalities such as anencephaly.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly condemns Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that criminalises consensual same-sex relationships and imposes harsh penalties rooted in stigma and misinformation.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) proudly contributed to the development of the Blueprint for the Provision of Comprehensive Care for Trans People and Trans Communities in Asia and the Pacific.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly condemns the enactment of Brunei’s new sharia-based penal code, which imposes degrading and inhumane punishment — such as death by stoning — for consensual same-sex sexual activity.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly urges the Government of Uganda to reject the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which seeks to impose harsher penalties for consensual same-sex relations.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly condemns the decision by India’s Supreme Court to reinstate Section 377 of the Penal Code, effectively re-criminalising consensual same-sex relations between adults.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) strongly condemns Nigeria’s Prohibition of Same-Sex Marriage Bill, which imposes harsh penalties—including up to 14 years in prison — for same-sex marriage, cohabitation, or advocacy.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) expresses deep concern over Austria’s current legal framework, which allows Registered Partnerships exclusively for same-sex couples while excluding heterosexual couples who seek the same recognition.
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
