WORLD ACADEMY OF SEXUAL HEALTH (WASHE) was established with the aim of promoting lifelong sexual health and sexual rights throughout the world in order to contribute every individual has healthy sexuality, which is one of the basic human rights. As a scientific area sexology is a multidisciplinary field which is the subject of a variety of disciplines. In this manner, WASHE carries out scientific studies, trainings and activities for the benefit of all people in protecting, developing and maintaining sexual health with its wide member network consisting of professionals in the field of sexual health from different disciplines, national or international associations, institutes and other organizations from all over the world. For this purpose, WASHE organizes congresses, symposiums, workshops, training programs and social responsibility projects that ensure international knowledge sharing and cooperation in order to increase and develop scientific research and studies on sexuality. Since its establishment, WASHE has achieved its goals through the advancement and exchange of scientifically-based multidisciplinary sexuality research, sexuality education, sexual health promotion, and clinical sexology.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1- Jakob PASTOETTER – President
2- Cem KEÇE – Vice-President
3- Fatma COŞAR – Secretary General
4- Selen YAĞCI – Assistant Secretary General
5- Almıla Suna NİZAMOĞLU – Treasurer
6- Cengiz GÜLEÇ – Member
7- Timur GÜRGAN – Member
8- Akın SIVASLIOĞLU – Member
9- Gerald R. WEEKS – Member
10- Oğuz ÇELİK – Member
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
✔️Burghard ABENDSTEİN (AUSTRIA)
✔️Elvira BRATİLLA (ROMANIA)
✔️Gerald R. WEEKS (USA)
✔️Günay ASADOVA (AZERBAIJAN)
✔️Joanna GHİGO (MALTA)
✔️Mehri MEHRAD (IRAN)
✔️Naama MARCUS (ISRAEL)
✔️Tijen ATAÇAĞ (TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS)
✔️Vlad TİCA (ROMANIA)
✔️Ahmet GÜZEL (TURKEY)
✔️Ali Ata ÖZDEMİR (TURKEY)
✔️Almıla Suna NİZAMOĞLU (TURKEY)
✔️Atıl AKTAŞ (TURKEY)
✔️Azer Aras ULUĞ (TURKEY)
✔️Cihan AKSOY (TURKEY)
✔️Demet Aydoğan KIRMIZI (TURKEY)
✔️Doğa KEÇE (TURKEY)
✔️Emre BAŞER (TURKEY)
✔️Eyüp Burak SANCAK (TURKEY)
✔️Fatma Ebru İKİZ (TURKEY)
✔️Fatma ESKİCİOĞLU (TURKEY)
✔️Gamze KELEŞ (TURKEY)
✔️Gülsemin ÇELİK (TURKEY)
✔️Hacer SADIKOĞLU (TURKEY)
✔️İlknur Münevver GÖNENÇ (TURKEY)
✔️Kamil KURT (TURKEY)
✔️Mehmet Engin DENİZ (TURKEY)
✔️Mehmet GÜL (TURKEY)
✔️Mehmet ŞAKİROĞLU (TURKEY)
✔️Murad ÇELTİK (TURKEY)
✔️Murat TUNCER (TURKEY)
✔️Mustafa ÇAY (TURKEY)
✔️Nurgül ULUSOY (TURKEY)
✔️Nuriye BÜYÜKKAYACI DUMAN (TURKEY)
✔️Oğuz ÇELİK (TURKEY)
✔️Osman ÇELİK (TURKEY)
✔️Özgü ÇELİKKOL (TURKEY)
✔️Pınar Yalçın BAHAT (TURKEY)
✔️Reyhan ALİUSTA (TURKEY)
✔️Sabri YURDAKUL (TURKEY)
✔️Seda KESKİN (TURKEY)
✔️Sedat AKGÖL (TURKEY)
✔️Senai DEMİRCİ (TURKEY)
✔️Serap TOPATAN (TURKEY)
✔️Sevgi ÖZCAN (TURKEY)
✔️Sinan CANAN (TURKEY)
✔️Şenay TOPUZ (TURKEY)
✔️Şengül YAMAN SÖZBİR (TURKEY)
✔️Taner ÇAVUMİRZA (TURKEY)
✔️Tansu TURGUT (TURKEY)
✔️Uğur BATI (TURKEY)
✔️Ünsal SÖYLEMEZOĞLU (TURKEY)
✔️Vahit Doğu KEMİK (TURKEY)
✔️Volkan BULUT (TURKEY)
✔️Yaşar ISSI (TURKEY)
✔️Yusuf Selim KAYA (TURKEY)
✔️Zeynep TOKSOY KARAŞİN (TURKEY)
MISSION
The mission of WORLD ACADEMY OF SEXUAL HEALTH (WASHE) is to ensure the development of knowledge, research and studies in the field of sexuality and sexual health, all of these informed by evidence and scientific enquiry; to promote scientific and ethical standards and comprehensive sexuality education, and clinical care and services for professionals working in the field.
VISION
The mission of WORLD ACADEMY OF SEXUAL HEALTH (WASHE) is a world where sexual health is recognized as a fundamental human right, and every individual has access to comprehensive and inclusive sexual health education, services, and support. We strive to promote a global society that embraces and respects sexual diversity, fosters healthy relationships, and empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive well-being. Through research, advocacy, and collaboration, we aim to eliminate stigma, discrimination, and barriers to sexual health, creating a world where every person can experience sexual well-being, pleasure, and fulfillment throughout their lives.