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- Sexual health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sexual health cannot be defined, understood or made operational without a broad consideration of sexuality, which underlies important behaviours and outcomes related to sexual health The working definition of sexuality is: “…a central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
Sexual rights There is a growing consensus that sexual health cannot be achieved and maintained without respect for, and protection of, certain human rights The working definition of sexual rights given below is a contribution to the continuing dialogue on human rights related to sexual health (1)
- Comprehensive sexuality education
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) gives young people accurate, age-appropriate information about sexuality and their sexual and reproductive health, which is critical for their health and survival
- Celebrating sexual health for benefits throughout life
Sexual health is relevant throughout a person’s life, through to adolescence and into older age The World Health Organization (WHO) working definition of sexual health addresses not only physical health, but embraces a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships Pleasure as a consideration for the success of sexual health interventions The theme of this year’s
- WHO and African health ministries set global benchmark for preventing . . .
WHO, in partnership with 42 African Member States, has launched a landmark initiative to embed accountability for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PRSEAH) in joint health operations The African Strategic Conference on Prevention and Response to Sexual Misconduct in Joint WHO–Member State Operations, held from 17–20 November in Pretoria, is shaping a
- Sexual health - India
Sexual health Sexual health Our vision is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of sexual and reproductive health Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) includes access to services, care and information, as well as autonomy in decision making These are human rights - universal, indivisible, and undeniable
- Advancing sexual health and wellbeing and rights: December edition of . . .
Drawing on current evidence, this issue of the Bulletin covers sexual health topics affecting people in all their diversity and across various life stages, including women from pre-menarche to post-menopause
- Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence
Nearly 1 in 3 women – estimated 840 million globally – have experienced partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, a figure that has barely changed since 2000 In the last 12 months alone, 316 million women – 11% of those aged 15 or older – were subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner
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