Item 3.

Any national or international sexological society, association or institute may request admission to the World Association for Sexual Health. A sexological society, association or institute is a properly constituted organization concerned with sexuality, whether it is research, education, diagnosis and/or therapy, sexual health or sexual rights promotion.

Item 4.

International Organizations, National Organizations and Professional Institutes may apply for membership of WAS.

The application should be completed and submitted through the WAS Website and must include:

• The name of the Society, Association, or Institute;
• The date of its formation;
• Its purpose and objectives;
• Its statutes and bylaws/memorandum of incorporation or other regulatory documents;
• The names of its members and officers, including email addresses;
• A one-page report of the activities since its inception, especially referring to the last year as well as a plan for the next year;
• Links to social media accounts;
• A written statement to confirm that the organisation or institution operates within all legal and ethical frameworks within their country of registration;
• Two letters of recommendation from colleagues respected in the field of sexual health, sexology, sexual rights or sex education, referring specifically to the organisation’s area of work;
• The proper dues.

After hearing the advice of the Executive and the Advisory Committees, the General Assembly, at the beginning of its ordinary meeting, will decide on admission of the applicant societies, associations, institutes or groups to WAS. Those applicants who are admitted are invited to attend the General Assembly. Between General Assemblies, the Executive Committee is permitted to grant provisional member status to an applicant member as long as all proper documentation has been received and reviewed. Final acceptance or rejection of membership is made by the next General Assembly.

WAS Organisational Membership Fees.

INDIVIDUALS:

Item 5.

An individual may apply for individual supporting membership of WAS. The application should be completed and submitted through the WAS Website and must include:

• Registration form.
• Proof of qualifications and registration with a professional body in country of origin (as a medical doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, social worker, educator or proof of employment as a researcher or in another academic capacity, related to sexual health, sexology, sexual rights or sex education, at a nationally recognised, legal, institution).
• Signed statement that the individual will comply with the ethical principles of WAS and not use WAS membership as false representation of skills or qualifications.
• Payment of fees
• In cases where there is no qualification and/or professional registration as stated above, WAS will require: ƒ Curriculum vitae; ƒ Two letters of recommendation from colleagues respected in the field of sexual health, sexology, sexual rights or sex education, referring specifically to the individual’s scope of practice or area of work; ƒ Personal letter stating why WAS membership is desired and will be beneficial for the individual.

The application will be reviewed by the WAS administrator and all applicants who meet all the requirements, including a professional qualification and/or registration, will be granted provisional membership. All other applications will be forwarded to the Membership Committee who will review the application and grant provisional membership if all requirements have been met. All provisional members and rejected members will be brought before the Advisory Committee and reviewed.

All provisional members will also be made known to the other members of WAS. Provisional Membership might be withdrawn in cases where the Advisory Committee or other members object. Rejected members will have the right to appeal to the General Assembly. Final acceptance or rejection of membership is made by the next General Assembly. Individual supporting members do not have a vote in the General Assembly.