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Gold Medals call

Gold Medals are awarded to individuals who have made a major contribution into European Sexual Health including sexual medicine, sexology and sex education and/or involvement in sexual politics and policy making over at least a decade.

It is now the time in which our members can nominate their candidates to receive the coveted gold medals that will be awarded at the 2026 Lisbon congress.

Below you will find all the information you need to submit your nomination:

Criteria for Gold Medals

The following criteria should be met:

The nomination should be submitted by a bona fide paid up Association or Society of the Federation. Each Association or Society can make one recommendation per round.

The recommendations are submitted to the Gold medal Chair (mzsungur@gmail.com), General Secretary (filipponimbi@hotmail.it) and President of EFS (esben.esther@uia.no). The deadline to send candidatures is 7th January 2026. After the closing date, the nominations are passed to the existing holders of the Gold medals. When this number exceeds 8, a subgroup of previous gold medal holders and a chairperson will be agreed.

The recommendations for awards (maximum of 4 in any 2-year period) will then be fed back to the executive committee for endorsement. There may be additional medals awarded in exceptional cases.

The Executive committee can make further recommendations if less than 4 are submitted by the paid-up associations or societies

The nominees should have the following characteristics:

  1. Be a member of an EFS Association or Society
  2. Been working in the field of sexual medicine, sexology, sexual education or sexual politics and policy making for at least 10 years.
  3. Be based within Europe.
  4. Have, or have held, a relationship with the European Federation of Sexology and within the European movement of sexology.
  5. The nominee will be in good standing

Visit our hall of fame: https://europeansexology.com/gold-medal/

 

 

 

 

 

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A Shared Commitment to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

The ESCRH Position Paper reaffirms that sexual and reproductive health and rights are fundamental human rights and should be guaranteed to all individuals without discrimination, coercion, or violence. The document highlights the importance of evidence-based healthcare, equitable access to contraception, comprehensive sexuality education, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and protection from gender-based violence.

The position paper also emphasizes the need to address inequalities affecting marginalized populations, including adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, migrants, refugees, people with disabilities, older adults, and sex workers. It calls for inclusive, accessible, and rights-based healthcare systems capable of meeting the needs of diverse communities.

Key Areas of Focus

Among its main recommendations, the document advocates for:

  • Universal access to modern contraception and family planning services;
  • Safe, legal, and dignified reproductive healthcare;
  • Comprehensive sexuality and reproductive health education throughout the lifespan;
  • Stronger prevention, screening, and treatment strategies for sexually transmitted infections and HIV;
  • Improved access to HPV vaccination and reproductive cancer prevention programs;
  • Action against gender-based violence and harmful practices such as female genital mutilation;
  • Protection of evidence-based healthcare from misinformation and ideological interference.

The paper further highlights the importance of professional education, scientific research, and international collaboration in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Supporting Evidence-Based and Rights-Centred Healthcare

EFS shares the view that sexual and reproductive health is closely linked to human dignity, equality, public health, and social justice. The Federation therefore supports the principles and recommendations outlined in the ESCRH Position Paper and welcomes continued collaboration among professional organizations working to promote sexual health and wellbeing throughout Europe.

Read the Full Position Paper

EFS encourages members, professionals, and stakeholders to consult the complete document published by the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health.