by Itor Finotelli Jr. | Dec 8, 2019 | Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, WAS News
The Gold Medal is the most prestigious honour awarded by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). A maximum of five medals are awarded at the WAS Biennial Congress. Nominations may be submitted by anyone experienced in the field and should be supported by two...
by Itor Finotelli Jr. | May 9, 2019 | Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, Statements
The World Association for Sexual Health stresses that sexual and reproductive health services are crucial for recovery of sexual violence survivors in conflict zones and other situations. The United Nations must aim for survivor-focused policies in the protection of...
by Itor Finotelli Jr. | Oct 5, 2018 | Sexual Rights, WAS News
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) congratulates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, winners of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Both are fighters against sexual violence and advocates of sexual rights for all. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the...
by Itor Finotelli Jr. | Sep 12, 2018 | Sexual Rights, Statements, WAS News
The Gujarat High Court in India has stated that sex without consent within marriage should be considered rape. The court demanded the abolition of the marital rape exemption in the penal code of India and stated that “the law must uphold the bodily autonomy of all...
by Itor Finotelli Jr. | May 23, 2018 | Sexual Rights, Statements, WAS News
May 23, 2018 The World Association for Sexual Health urges all citizens and organisations in Ireland to support the freedom to decide about their own bodies, reproduction and family planning and go to vote on May 25th. The citizens of the Republic of Ireland will vote...
by Itor Finotelli Jr. | Apr 4, 2018 | Sexual Rights, Statements, WAS News
WAS statement about limitations of abortion rights in Poland 4th April 2018 Alarming news reports are coming from Poland this week about the right and access to abortion. Right to abortion is being challenged at the national Parliament. At the initiative of the...
