I want to remind all of the readers of this blog that sexual health encompasses ALL aspects of our lives. The World Association of Sexual health ( WAS) has a document that explains this in wonderful detail. The document is the Millenium Declaration of sexual health rights which has been designed to fit into the World Health Organisation Millenium Development Goals. Below are the rights in brief. Please click on the link if you would like more detail.
Recognize, Promote, Ensure and Protect Sexual Rights for All
Sexual rights are an integral component of basic human rights and therefore are inalienable and universal. Sexual health is an integral component of the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health. Sexual health cannot be obtained or maintained without sexual rights for all.
Advance Toward Gender Equality and Equity
Sexual health requires gender equality, equity and respect. Gender-related inequities and disparities of power deter constructive and harmonic human interactions and therefore the attainment of sexual health.
Condemn, Combat, and Reduce all Forms of Sexuality Related Violence
Sexual health cannot be attained until people are free of stigma, discrimination, sexual abuse, coercion and violence.
Provide Universal Access to Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Information
To achieve sexual health, all individuals, including youth, must have access to comprehensive sexuality education and sexual health information and services throughout the life cycle.
Ensure that Reproductive Health Programs Recognize the Centrality of Sexual Health
Reproduction is one of the critical dimensions of human sexuality and may contribute to strengthening relationships and personal fulfillment when desired and planned. Sexual health is a more encompassing concept than reproductive health. Current reproductive health programs must be broadened to address the various dimensions of sexuality and sexual health in a comprehensive manner.
Halt and Reverse the Spread of HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections
Universal access to effective prevention, voluntary counseling and testing, comprehensive care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other STI are equally essential to sexual health. Programs that assure universal access must be scaled up immediately.
Identify, Address and Treat Sexual Concerns, Dysfunctions and Disorders
Since sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders all have an impact on quality of life, general and sexual health; they should be recognized, prevented and treated.
Achieve Recognition of Sexual Pleasure as a Component of Well-being
Sexual health is more than the absence of disease. Sexual pleasure and satisfaction are integral components of well-being and require universal recognition and promotion.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Friday, September 03, 2010
SEPT 4 is world sexual health day
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) is pleased to announce the inauguration of what will become an annual event. The purpose of World Sexual Health Day is to encourage open and respectful discussion on sexual matters. Factual information leads to healthy sexuality and encourages positive relationships. WAS promotes sexual health and sexual rights and encourages the participation of all people, without discrimination or prejudice. The theme for this year is Let’s talk about it.... an intergenerational discussion WAS is organising activities in 27 countries representing 5 continents, celebrating happy, healthy sexuality and presenting positive messages. Community involvement is encouraged. Find out what is hapening in your area looking at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Association-for-Sexual-Health/141089732594768 and http://www.diamundialsaludsexual.org/ .
On the WAS page is a cool map that you can click on to find out what people are doing. NEXT YEAR LETS MAKE THIS A BIG BIG EVENT
On the WAS page is a cool map that you can click on to find out what people are doing. NEXT YEAR LETS MAKE THIS A BIG BIG EVENT
Friday, October 09, 2009
Universal access to comprehensive sexual health education
The following is taken from the World Association for Sexual Health ( WAS) website. This is a great site for looking at the issue of sexual health from a global perspective. well worth a look. Of course as a sexual health and relationships educator this has my full support.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) in its Declaration of Sexual Health for the Millennium considers comprehensive sexuality education as one of the foundations on which sexual health and general well‐being are built.
WAS proposes that to achieve universal access to comprehensive education the following actions are necessary:
• Mandate comprehensive, rights‐based, gender sensitive, and culturally appropriate sexuality education as a required component of schools’ curricula at all levels, and that the required resources be provided.
• Work with community agencies to reach out‐of‐school youth and other high risk populations with comprehensive sexuality education.
• Issue guidelines to ensure that sexuality education programs and services are grounded in the principle of fully informed, autonomous decision‐making.
• Ensure that sexuality education programs are evidence‐based and include the characteristics that have been shown to contribute to effectiveness. This should be done in a way that allows for creativity, and considers community specific needs in the development and evaluation of innovative programs.
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) in its Declaration of Sexual Health for the Millennium considers comprehensive sexuality education as one of the foundations on which sexual health and general well‐being are built.
WAS proposes that to achieve universal access to comprehensive education the following actions are necessary:
• Mandate comprehensive, rights‐based, gender sensitive, and culturally appropriate sexuality education as a required component of schools’ curricula at all levels, and that the required resources be provided.
• Work with community agencies to reach out‐of‐school youth and other high risk populations with comprehensive sexuality education.
• Issue guidelines to ensure that sexuality education programs and services are grounded in the principle of fully informed, autonomous decision‐making.
• Ensure that sexuality education programs are evidence‐based and include the characteristics that have been shown to contribute to effectiveness. This should be done in a way that allows for creativity, and considers community specific needs in the development and evaluation of innovative programs.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Sexual Health for the Millenium Declaration
The World Association for Sexual Health ( WAS) has developed a sexual health declaration for ALL people.
It States the following:
1.Recognize, promote, ensure and protect sexual rights for all
Sexual rights are an integral component of basic human rights and therefore are inalienable and universal. Sexual health is an integral component of the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health. Sexual health cannot be obtained or maintained without sexual rights for all.
2. Advance toward gender equity: Sexual health requires gender equity and respect. Gender-related inequities and imbalances of power deter constructive and harmonic human interactions and therefore the attainment of sexual health.
3. Condemn, combat and reduce all forms of sexuality related violence: Sexual health cannot be attained until people are free of stigma, discrimination, sexual abuse, coercion and violence.
4. Provide universal access to comprehensive sexuality education and information.
To achieve sexual health, all individuals, including youth, must have access to comprehensive sexuality education and sexual health information and services throughout the life cycle.
5. Ensure that reproductive health programs recognize the centrality of sexual health
Reproduction is one of the critical dimensions of human sexuality and may contribute to strengthening relationships and personal fulfillment when desired and planned. Sexual health encompasses reproductive health. Current reproductive health programs must be broadened to address the various dimensions of sexuality and sexual health in a comprehensive manner.
6. Halt and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Universal access to effective prevention, voluntary counseling and testing, comprehensive care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other STI are equally essential to sexual health. Programs that assure universal access must be scaled up immediately.
7. Identify, address and treat sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders
Since sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders impact quality of life, it is critical to recognize, prevent and treat sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders.
8. Achieve recognition of sexual pleasure as a component of holistic health and well-being
Sexual health is more than the absence of disease. The right to sexual pleasure should be universally recognized and promoted. It is essential that international, regional, national and local plans of action for sustainabledevelopment prioritize sexual health interventions, allocate sufficient resources, address systemic,structural and community barriers and monitor progress.
Approved by the WAS General Assembly on April 17th, 2007, Sydney, Australia
It States the following:
1.Recognize, promote, ensure and protect sexual rights for all
Sexual rights are an integral component of basic human rights and therefore are inalienable and universal. Sexual health is an integral component of the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health. Sexual health cannot be obtained or maintained without sexual rights for all.
2. Advance toward gender equity: Sexual health requires gender equity and respect. Gender-related inequities and imbalances of power deter constructive and harmonic human interactions and therefore the attainment of sexual health.
3. Condemn, combat and reduce all forms of sexuality related violence: Sexual health cannot be attained until people are free of stigma, discrimination, sexual abuse, coercion and violence.
4. Provide universal access to comprehensive sexuality education and information.
To achieve sexual health, all individuals, including youth, must have access to comprehensive sexuality education and sexual health information and services throughout the life cycle.
5. Ensure that reproductive health programs recognize the centrality of sexual health
Reproduction is one of the critical dimensions of human sexuality and may contribute to strengthening relationships and personal fulfillment when desired and planned. Sexual health encompasses reproductive health. Current reproductive health programs must be broadened to address the various dimensions of sexuality and sexual health in a comprehensive manner.
6. Halt and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Universal access to effective prevention, voluntary counseling and testing, comprehensive care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other STI are equally essential to sexual health. Programs that assure universal access must be scaled up immediately.
7. Identify, address and treat sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders
Since sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders impact quality of life, it is critical to recognize, prevent and treat sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders.
8. Achieve recognition of sexual pleasure as a component of holistic health and well-being
Sexual health is more than the absence of disease. The right to sexual pleasure should be universally recognized and promoted. It is essential that international, regional, national and local plans of action for sustainabledevelopment prioritize sexual health interventions, allocate sufficient resources, address systemic,structural and community barriers and monitor progress.
Approved by the WAS General Assembly on April 17th, 2007, Sydney, Australia
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