The Executive Committee of the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) is pleased to announce that a revised version of its Statutes will be formally presented to the General Assembly during the upcoming EFS Congress in Lisbon, on 29 May 2026 at 18:30.

 

This marks the fifth revision of the EFS Statutes since their original adoption in Geneva in 1991, with previous amendments having taken place in Cyprus (2002), Prague (2006), and Dubrovnik (2016). The proposed 2026 revision reflects the Federation’s ongoing commitment to good governance and organisational clarity.

The changes are primarily of a linguistic and procedural nature, aimed at modernising the text and streamlining a number of internal processes in light of the significant developments the Federation has undergone over the past decade. No fundamental restructuring of the Federation’s mission, values, or governance model is proposed.

 

To ensure full transparency, the proposed revisions are presented in tracked-changes format, allowing all members to clearly identify every modification prior to the vote. The document is available for consultation by all EFS members ahead of the Assembly.

 

The General Assembly will be asked to adopt the revised Statutes by a two-thirds majority of voting members present at the congress (no proxi admitted for statutes revisions) in accordance with the current governing rules. The EFS Executive Committee looks forward to welcoming all member society representatives in Lisbon and encourages thorough review of the proposed text in advance of the session.