Issues

Sexual Rights

Recognize, promote, ensure and protect sexual rights for all

Sexual rights are an integral component of basic human rights and therefore are inalienable and universal. Sexual health is an integral component of the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health. Sexual health cannot be obtained or maintained without sexual rights for all.

Gender Equity

Advance toward gender equality and equity.

Sexual health requires gender equity and respect. Gender-related inequities and imbalances of power deter constructive and harmonic human interactions and therefore the attainment of sexual health.

Sexual Violence

Condemn, combat and reduce all forms of sexuality related violence.

Sexual health cannot be attained until people are free of stigma, discrimination, sexual abuse, coercion and violence.

Sexuality Education

Provide universal access to comprehensive sexuality education and information

To achieve sexual health, all individuals, including youth, must have access to comprehensive sexuality
education and sexual health information and services throughout the life cycle.

Sexuality in Reproductive Health

Ensure that Reproductive Health Programs Recognize the Centrality of Sexual Health

Reproduction is one of the critical dimensions of human sexuality and may contribute to strengthening relationships and personal fulfillment when desired and planned. Sexual health is a more encompassing concept than reproductive health. Current reproductive health programs must be broadened to address the various dimensions of sexuality and sexual health in a comprehensive manner.

HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections

Halt and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections

Universal access to effective prevention, voluntary counseling and testing, comprehensive care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other STI are equally essential to sexual health. Programs that assure universal access must be scaled up immediately.

Sexual Problems

Identify, address and treat sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders

Since sexual concerns, dysfunctions and disorders all have an impact on quality of life, general and sexual health; they should be recognized, prevented and treated.

Sexual Pleasure

Achieve recognition of sexual pleasure as a component of well-being

Sexual health is more than the absence of disease. Sexual pleasure and satisfaction are integral components of well-being and require universal recognition and promotion.