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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
- Salud sexual - World Health Organization (WHO)
La salud sexual es un aspecto fundamental para la salud y el bienestar generales de las personas, las parejas y las familias, así como para el desarrollo económico y social de las comunidades y los países
- World Sexual Health Day
On World Sexual Health Day, WHO celebrates every person’s right to sexual wellbeing How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define sexual health – and what do we bring to this annual, global celebration of sexual health, well-being and rights for all?
- 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
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence
- International technical guidance on sexuality education
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) plays a central role in the preparation of young people for a safe, productive, fulfilling life in a world where HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence (GBV) and gender inequality still pose serious risks to their well-being However, despite clear and compelling evidence for the benefits of
- 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
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
WHO fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), providing information on the scope of the problem, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and WHO's work in this area
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