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Call for application to the 2024 EFS Gold Medals Awards

 

27th September 2023

 

Dear friends and colleagues

 

As the Chair of the Gold Medal Committee, it is my immense pleasure to open the next call for applications for the award of the 2024 EFS Gold Medals. Successful recipients of the medals will receive these during the 17th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology in Bologna, Italy (23rd – 26th May 2024).

 

The nominees should fulfil the following characteristics:

  1. Be a member of an EFS Association or Society
  2. Be, or 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 (WHO European Region)
  4. Have, or have held, a relationship with the European Federation of Sexology and within the European movement of sexology
  5. Be in good standing

 

The nomination shall include a brief biography and resume and sent by an officer of the bona fide paid-up Society or Association in confidence. Each Association or Society can make one recommendation per round. This notification inviting nominations to all member Associations and Societies is with at least three months’ notice to the last electronic address registered for payment of the annual subscription.

 

The nomination is to be submitted to me electronically as the Chair of the Gold Medal Committee (kevanwylie@gmail.com), and copied to the General Secretary (filipponimbi@hotmail.it) and the President (mzsungur@gmail.com).

 

The independent Gold Medals Committee review the nominations and the shortlist of recommendations for awards (a maximum of four in any two-year period) then sent to the executive committee of the Federation for review and endorsement. There may be fewer or more medals awarded in exceptional cases. We encourage our medal winners to be an integral part of the congress program and they will receive an invitation to deliver a lecture if the nomination is successful.

The deadline for sending nominations for the 2024 EFS Gold Medals is 15th January 2024.

 

More information is available online at: europeansexology.com/gold-medal

 

Thank you very much for your cooperation. We await your nomination soon.

 

Best regards

 

Professor Kevan Wylie

Chair of the Gold Medal Committee

Immediate Past-President of the EFS

 

 

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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.